August 1-6, 2009
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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.
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.
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Central Florida Fair and Expo Park
Main Exhibit Building
4603 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32808
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Ticket price is 50% off regular admission for one deaf patron and one guest
(Regular adult general admission price: $67.95 plus tax per person)
Interpreters will be available at select shows.
For additional Park Information visit http://www.seaworld.com
To receive this special Deaf Day offer, simply go to any SeaWorld
ticket window on August 16th, 2008, and identify yourself for the
special ticket price. This special offer is available to all deaf
persons and one guest. Parking is not included.
Tickets are available, at the gate, day of event only.
Ticket price is 50% off regular admission for one deaf patron and one guest
(Regular adult general admission price: $67.95 plus tax per person)
Interpreters will be available at select shows.
To receive this special Deaf Day offer, simply go to any SeaWorld
ticket window on August 16th, 2008, and identify yourself for the
special ticket price. This special offer is available to all deaf
persons and one guest. Parking is not included.
Prices and operating hours are subject to change without notice.
Link:
]]>This is the ideal gift for baby showers, new parents, first birthdays and daycare centers, this sturdy board book presents an entertaining story that children and caregivers love to read, while also enabling them to learn a few key ASL signs along the way.
ASL Services, Inc. is not affiliated with this publisher or author. This information is provided as a community service for promoting sign language worldwide.
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Raleigh, NC
The Sheraton Hotel
Official RID Conference Website
RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who make communication possible between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Interpreters serve as professional communicators in a vast array of settings such as: churches, schools, courtrooms, hospitals and theaters, as well as on political grandstands and television.
]]>29th Silent Weekend
World’s Largest Silent Weekend
Orlando, Florida
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center at the Florida Mall
]]>We have received much feedback in 2007 to PLEASE bring more workshops to the Central Florida area. Your team has been working hard to do just that!
]]> Download the flyer: Leadership: The Only Way To SuccessPsy. Jose Bertran has presented this incredible workshops around the country and has received incredible reviews from it.
There are 2 opportunities to attend (1 on a weekend and one on a weekday) and CEU/ACET points will be offered as well.
Please make sure to sign up this week to secure your spot and hope to see you there! Please pass along/post for other colleagues and friends.
Best Regards,
Gabrielle Joseph
ASL Services, Inc.
**Employees can use their Professional Development stipend for this event**
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ASL Interpreters will be provided on the following dates/times:
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The Drowsy Chaperone
3/29/2008 at 2:00pm
Spamalot
4/26/2008 at 2:00pm
Wicked
Matthew Dietz did an outstanding job of leading this initiative. Thank you also to the Equal Opportunity and the Law Section of the Florida Bar and its Lawyers with Disabilities Committee, and the Members of the Disability Independence Group who worked tirelessly on this project.
Rule would provide better court access to the disabled
Danielle Strickman
Project Director
The Disability Independence Group
Home Office: 305-267-3488/ 305-267-3969 fax
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