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"Transforming Lives Through Accessible Communication"





November 14, 2023





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This information is being forwarded on behalf of Improving Rural Interpreter Skills, University of Northern Colorado, Department of ASL & Interpreting Studies.

University of Northern Colorado, Improving Rural Interpreter Skills

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*Applications are open!*

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University of Northern Colorado's IRIS Project is looking for a final cohort of working Deaf, Coda, and hearing interpreters who live and work in rural areas to be a part of our 2024-2025 Improving Rural Interpreter Skills: Connections, Opportunities, Resources, and Education Initiative (IRIS: CORE Initiative).

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*Apply Here [ [link removed] ]*

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*What is the IRIS Project?*

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The IRIS Project is a federally funded 5-year grant (#H160D210006) awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, to the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) Department of American Sign Language & Interpreting Studies [ [link removed] ]. [ [link removed] ]?The project aims to increase the quantity and quality of *Deaf, Coda, and hearing interpreters working and living in rural settings* by cultivating educational opportunities and sustainable connections that support professional growth.???

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*What is IRIS: CORE Initiative? *

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IRIS: CORE Initiative will provide ~300 hours of hybrid (onsite and online) interpreting knowledge and skills training designed for rural interpreters. This dialogic, bilingual (ASL & written English) curriculum begins with an *onsite orientation from June 23-29, 2024* at the University of Northern Colorado, followed by a 9-month facilitated training via an *online community of learning from August 2024-May 2025*.

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Upon successful completion of IRIS: CORE Initiative, participants will be invited to further their development via the IRIS Induction Program [ [link removed] ], a* hybrid (onsite and online) community of learning from June, 2025-December, 2025. *This 150-hour learning environment provides IRIS participants with the foundation and tools needed for continued self-directed and lifelong learning. This experience focuses on two primary ideas: (1) supporting participants? connection to rural interpreting work and (2) enhancing participants' employability toolkit.?

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More details and an FAQ can be found on the IRIS website Interpreter Candidate [ [link removed] ] page.

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*Cost*

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Training; individualized and group mentoring; and RID CEUs are offered at no cost. During the 2024 onsite orientation, IRIS will provide six nights' lodging and several meals (breakfast and lunch on training days) free of charge. Participants will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel to and from the onsite orientation. To help defray travel costs, participants who complete the onsite orientation will receive a $550 allotment "6-8 weeks after "the onsite training. See the IRIS website Interpreter Candidate FAQ [ [link removed] ] to learn about possible sponsorship options.

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*What are the criteria to apply? *

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Participation is open to *Deaf, Coda, and hearing interpreters *who meet the minimum criteria outlined below. IRIS: CORE Initiative?s communities of learning will be composed of individuals with a diversity of backgrounds and experience who are prepared and ready to commit to an intensive in-person and online community of learning.

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"Minimum criteria"


* 3 or more years of generalist, community-based interpreting experience working in a variety of rural settings, with a variety of deaf people,?
* References and responses that indicate readiness to engage in a dialogic hybrid training designed for interpreters living and working in rural settings, and
* Attendance at the onsite orientation at the University of Northern Colorado- Greeley, CO from June 23-29, 2024.

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"Desired criteria"


* Prior interpreter training (formal or informal),
* Experience and comfort with online learning/distance education,
* Evidence of commitment to participating in inclusive and effective training opportunities with individuals with marginalized identities, and
* Though the project will be national in scope and candidates may apply from all U.S. states and territories, priority is given to candidates who live and/or work in one of the 13 IRIS identified states: Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Montana, Vermont, Washington, and Wyoming.

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*Applications are due on December 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm MT*

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*Have questions? Join our Q&A session!*

*November 15, 2023, 7:30-9 pm Eastern / 4:30-6 pm Pacific via Zoom*

This meeting will be in ASL with no English interpretation.

The session will be recorded and shared on IRIS's *website [ [link removed] ]* and *Facebook [ [link removed] ]*.

**Pre-registration is required.**

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**Q&A Registration Here. [ [link removed] ]**

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*Contact the IRIS Project: *

*Email:** [email protected]* <[email protected]>

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The contents of this communication were developed under a grant (#H160D210006) from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government.

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*Who We Are*?The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. ODHH works to ensure that services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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*What We Do*?ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH?s work includes:

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_Advocacy_: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.

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_Coordination:_?ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.

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