Interpreting Strategies for Individuals Who are Deaf-Blind

Part I (Online) February 24 - March 2, 2012

 Part II (On-Site) March 11 - 14, 2012

Registration Deadline: February 10, 2012

This seminar is designed for working sign language interpreters who wish to acquire or improve skills needed to interpret for individuals who are deaf-blind.

Cost: $550, includes lodging, meals, professional training and manual*

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REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR:

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*If you are from the New England states, NY, NJ, Puerto Rico, or the USVI and would like financial support to attend this training, please visit http://www.northeastern.edu/riec for more information.

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Beyond Arms' Reach:  O&M Curriculum Made Accessible for Travelers who are Deaf-Blind

Part 1 (online):  April 20 - May 4, 2012

Part 2 (onsite):  May 14 - 17, 2012

Registration Deadline:  April 13, 2012

This seminar includes strategies for curriculum modifications and supplements, communicating with the public, effectively working with interpreters, and street crossing techniques for travelers who are deaf-blind.

Cost:  $600, includes lodging, meals, professional training and manual

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REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR:

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Working with Adults who are Deaf-Blind in Community-Based Programs

Part I (online): May 18-29, 2012

Part II (onsite): June 4-6, 2012

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2012

This seminar is designed for those who support adults who are deaf-blind in community-based programs (residential, work and day habilitation programs)  including: group home program directors, direct care staff, clinical staff, deaf-blind specialists, program specialists, job coaches, supervisors, QMRP staff, ABS staff, parents and adult family members.

Cost: $500, includes lodging, meals, professional training and manual.

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REGISTER FOR THIS SEMINAR:

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   REGISTER online

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Applications MUST be received 3 weeks in advance of the seminar

Payment does not need to accompany application

Cost of seminars includes on-campus lodging, meals, professional training and manual.

*Schedules and fees are subject to change.

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For more information about these seminars, or to put your name on a waiting list, contact:

Doris Markham – NTT Administrative Assistant

Phone: (516)-944-8900 Ext. 233

TTY: (516) 944-8637

Fax: (516) 944-7302

E-mail: doris.markham@hknc.org

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Updates: last modified 01/25/2012