Recently, a few local interpreters got together through ZOOM to discuss the following article. The discussion led to a desire to disseminate the article in hopes that it will inspire conversations that will lead to positive outcomes for all involved. While a lot of the article has very good points, the main point is that…
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has selected Frances Beaurivage to serve as a Commissioner for the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Ms. Beaurivage is a freelance sign language interpreter who works in a variety of settings to provide quality communication access. She has worked with Boys Town, Childhood Center for Deafness as…
The task force assembled by NCDHH to address the future of the QAST has been meeting to discuss issues relating to the Board’s decision to discontinue administering the test. Many interpreters in Nebraska have questions and concerns about the impact of this decision, as well as other, future actions by the Commission. These questions and…
Topic: Tips on how to run my freelance interpreting business more efficiently! When: Saturday, December 2nd 10 am – 11 am (Please arrive at 9:45 am) Where: Gretna Public Library 736 South Street Gretna, NE (402) 332-4480 CEUs: 0.1 General Studies None/Little Knowledge Level COST: FREE! RSVP: Space is limited to 30 seats… please RSVP…
You probably don’t know this, but the system we use to send out these e-mails keeps track of how many are opened, lets us know when an account isn’t accepting e-mails, let’s you remove your name from the mailing list or update your information. Because of this, I can see that we tend to hover…
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…
