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…
NeAD/neRID Conference June 21 and 22 Country Inn Suites by Radisson Lincoln North Hotel and Conference Center 5353 N. 27thStreet Lincoln NE 68521 402-476-5353 Registration Form Conference Information (printable) Friday June 21 8:00 AM -12:00 PM NeAD Business Meeting/Reports/Bylaws 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch on your own 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Youth Workshop…
Join us in supporting the Nebraska Association for the Deaf. Contribute 2 hours of your pay – 1 hour of pay to join NeAD ($25 for a two year membership) and 1 hour of pay as a donation to NeAD. The NeAD Membership/Donation form is at http://www.nead1902.com/membership.html
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 Deaf Nebraskan Fall Newsletter 2015
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…
The Friday afternoon session of the 2015 Nebraska Association of the Deaf Biennial Conference just let out. I am eagerly anticipating tonight’s showing of “The Untold Journey of Deaf Nebraskans”, the premiere is at 8:30 PM. I encourage everyone who can to come out and support this effort, and our ASL community. I was unexpectedly…
The Nebraska Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (neRID) would like to join the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NCDHH) in recognizing Dr. Frank Turk during Deaf History Month. You can see NCDHH’s recognition on their Facebook page, viewable by clicking here. I was fortunate to be able to see Dr.…
The Nebraska Association of the Deaf will be meeting at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, NE June 4-7, 2015. They have a great number of events planned and it is a great opportunity for neRID to support our ASL community. At the last NeAD conference, neRID provided entertainment and interpreting services. If you would be…
