Thanks Sign Language Interpreters!
Hope this day in honor of your profession and your work is awesome!
Hope this day in honor of your profession and your work is awesome!
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…
I think I have said this before. During the 2015 RID Conference in Indianapolis, we were challenged to look for opportunities to change our world for the better. The only thing that came to my mind was to try and honor George and Eleanor Propp, two important members of the Nebraska Deaf Community and dear…
The Omaha Association of the Deaf invites you to attend its fund raising festival this Saturday, August 20 at the OAD Hall. There will be games, food and prizes. The event begins at 10 AM and concludes at 7 PM. Tickets for the games will be $1 each or 6 for $5. Food will be…
I hope you have a wonderful day. Thomas W. Beyer, neRID President
At this year’s RID Conference, we discussed the topic of diversity. I don’t remember the numbers, but the point was that RID is comprised primarily of hearing, white women. There was a graphic that showed the demographics of the people we interpret for and, as you can imagine, that population isn’t composed proportionately of white…
I haven’t commented on the decision my the RID Board to place a moratorium on RID certification testing because all of the information I have is the same as everyone else. While attending the 2015 National Conference in New Orleans, I found out the news about the same time as everyone else. As an Affiliate…
Looking to represent? Order a 2015 neRID T-Shirt! Why? One opportunity is if you are planning to help with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day at the Omaha Zoo! Another reason is just to look stylish! Purchase a shirt now! Ladies’ Fit: $14.00 Unisex (S, M, L, XL): $14.00 Unisex (2XL, 3XL): $15.00…
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…
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