The Nebraska Commission of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: Interpreter Review Board I have been an interpreter for the Deaf for the last 12 years. I have tried everything from freelance interpreting to VRS interpreting to K-12 Educational and so on. In the recent two years I had the privileged of holding the position…
NCDHH has asked neRID for a member(s) to participate in a Law Enforcement Task Force meeting. This will be the second meeting and will take place: January 11, 2017 1:00 – 4:00 PM NCDHH 4600 Valley Road, Room 4A Lincoln NE If you are interested in participating, please contact Carly Weyers at NCDHH.…
Natasha Olsen with the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has issued a call for help. She states: I am in the processing of applying for a $20,000 grant (yes, $20,000. It’s not a typo) to update our website. I am always looking for ways to make processes more efficient and I…
neRID was recently asked to participate in a more united effort around the news that Iowa Wester Community College (IWCC) would stop offering its Interpreter Training Program (ITP). The question, “Are we united in helping IWCC keep the ITP?” Input was sought from the Nebraska Association of the Deaf (NeAD), the Iowa Association of the…
Ever wonder what happens during a neRID board meeting? No? Well, regardless, it is your lucky day! I’m going to share the same information I just shared with the board last weekend. Two weeks ago, I attended the Nebraska Association of the Deaf (NeAD) Biennial Conference in Lincoln, NE – I am more convinced than ever…
Interpreting is a stressful and demanding occupation. Your ability to recognize and cope with work related stress is essential to your ongoing resiliency as well as your personal and professional well-being. On May 16, Dr. Ron Lybarger will present “Help Yourself: Stress Management, Self-Care and Resiliency Strategies workshop for Interpreters” in Nebraska. The workshop will…
