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NAD Partners with the IRS to Share Important Information
October 31, 2008
Silver Spring, MD -- The National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
announced that it has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to make sure important information reaches the deaf community. The IRS produced three pilot videos, "Economic Stimulus Payment Basics", in American Sign Language (ASL) along with an English transcript of the content. These pilot videos are available on the NAD website.
"This is the first time that the IRS has produced Public Service
Announcement (PSA) videos in ASL with an English transcript," said Nancy
J. Bloch, NAD Chief Executive Officer" "We are delighted to bring you
these video clips.
View the Video Clips
Economic Stimulus Payment Basics (three 30 sec clips) American Sign
Language with English transcripts. (http://blogs.nad.org/advocacy/esp/)
Information about the Economic Stimulus Package can be found at:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=177937,00.html
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About the NAD
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was established in 1880 by
deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to
use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to
have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs
remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value. As
a nonprofit federation, the mission of the NAD is to preserve, protect,
and promote the civil, human, and linguistic rights of deaf Americans.
The advocacy scope of the NAD is broad, covering the breadth of a
lifetime and impacting future generations in the areas of early
intervention, education, employment, health care, technology,
telecommunications, youth leadership, and more. For more information,
please visit www.nad.org.
FRID 2008 Annual Conference
October 19, 2008
FRID Annual Conference
"Hands Across the Waters"
October 16th-19th, 2008
http://www.fridconference.com/
CDI, EIPA, NIC, Oh My!
October 05, 2008
Thinking about that certification test that you've always wanted or really need to take? Are you prepared? Beginning mid-August, Signs of Development will hold study groups for those wishing to prepare for the CDI Written, EIPA or NIC Written and Performance certification exams. Here's how they work:
Each study group runs approximately 16 weeks (1.5 to 2 weeks per unit). Participants are provided with a set of questions for each unit that will be researched, answered, and discussed. Content for each unit scaffolds and builds upon previous units. The content has been carefully developed to ensure that participants acquire all of the necessary information, experience, and practice to prepare for certification! As members of a study group, where the value of the group process is determined by the quality and quantity of the discussion, the learning is developed from the members’ experience and knowledge. Each group is guided by a Mentor Facilitator who provides guidance and ensures that the content is being discussed in ways that are effective and efficient! Signs’ Team takes your certification very seriously and passionately – it is their mission to ensure the growth of the profession and the professionals!
To participate in the study groups, you do NOT need:
* A webcam
* To attend a class
* To sign in at any specific day or time
CEUs or a certificate of completion can be obtained for participating. Please go to http://www.signs-of-development.org/website/customers.htm#Generalist to read just a few of the many comments we receive about our Study Groups from past participants. We look forward to working with you toward all of your certification and professional development goals!
Readiness Assessments (RA)
The RA provides a basic assessment of your readiness to test in up to four areas for the CDI, NIC, state or local certification and helps determine your readiness to take these tests. See below to decide which RA is best for your certification preparation needs.
* Written Test (Interpreting Knowledge--NIC, States, and CDI
* Interview (Ethical Decision Making)
* Interpreting
* Transliterating
Study groups, RAs, or individual mentoring services ~ Signs of Development can provide you with the support you’ll need to ace that test! Go to www.signs-of-development.org and click on Study Groups for information and registration. Join the hundreds who have participated in one of Signs’ Study Groups and are counting themselves among the certified today!!!
Upcoming Presentations
We are proud to announce that our very own Lynne Wiesman, Master Mentor, will be presenting a series of Webshops for
Leadership Institute for Interpreters
“Effective Mentoring Practices for Powerful Professional Development”
August 5, 2008 5:00 -8:00 pm Mountain Time
This workshop will provide an overview of approaches to effective mentoring.
“Self Analysis Tools & Techniques”
September 9, 2008 5:00-8:00 pm Mountain Time
This workshop will provide a variety of self-analysis tools as well as explanations for use and application.
“The 4 M’s of Skill Activity Development”
Date and Time TBA (Total 2 hours)
This workshop will describe a process for developing Meaningful, Manageable, Maintainable, and Measurable Skill Activities.
For more information, send an email to amie.leadershipinstitute@gmail.com
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National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation Conference
October 3-5, 2008
Austin, TX
“Signs of Successful Facilitation”
Presented by Lynne Wiesman, MBA, SC:L, CI/CT, Master Mentor
Signs of Development reaches beyond the interpreting industry to help presenters and facilitators understand how to work with Sign Language Interpreters.