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…
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…
March 5, 2016 10:00 am to 12:00 pm South Omaha Branch Library (2800 Q Street) If you are interested/available, please contact Pam Duncan at nic.interpreter@gmail.com There is an ITP student who is willing to also assist in interpreting, but would like to work with an experienced interpreter. Dr. Seuss Day Registration
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…
The University of Nebraska – Omaha (UNO) has 2 part-time/temp positions available. More information can be found at https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/ Once the link is open, click ‘Search Jobs’ and then type in ‘Interpreter’ in the Keywords box. If there are any questions, please contact: Stephanie Vik Interpreter Coordinator University of Nebraska at Omaha MBSC 111 6001 Dodge…
Contribute to the 2015 neRID Fall Conference! Do you have a skill you’d like to share with others? How about something crafty? Any microbrewers out there? Seems like I can’t swing a dead cat without seeing a new, local microbrewery or wine springing up in the area, and believe me, I swing a lot of…
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…
Friday November 6th 6:00PM-9:00PM Registration starts at 5:00 PM. Amy Meckler: “Beyond Ethics” William F. Ross III: “He said, She said” Saturday November 7th 8:00AM-4:00PM neRID will have a board meeting from 12:00PM-1:00PM Amy L. Meckler: “Whatchamacallit and Thingamajig: English Expansion for Interpreters” William F. Ross III: “Developing Receptive Skills” LOCATION: Capitol City Christian Church 7800 Holdrege Street…
EducationalInterpreters Info State Board Aug 7 2015As a result of LR 517 and work done by the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the State Board directed NDE staff to create a writing committee (with representation from key stakeholders) to address the qualifications of educational interpreters and possible revisions to Rule 51. …
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