Disaster Response Interpreting Training

Date: March 6, 2010
Location: San Diego, CA
Time: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

There is no fee for this course. Lunch is included. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to workshop for check-in.

Course Objective:
This course is specifically designed to train and credential certified Sign Language Interpreters for interpreting during an emergency or disaster response, including but not limited to evacuation shelters and media press conferences, as designated by the California Emergency Management Agency.

Trainers:
Molly Bowen, RID SC:L, NAD V-Master, RID CI & CT and Jennifer Ann Cook

Participant Prerequisites:

• Valid Certification: CDI; NAD Level 3, 4 or 5; RID CI/CT; NIC Generalist, Advanced or Master Level
• Minimum of 10 years of community sign language interpreting experience
• Minimum of 5 years of medical, law enforcement and mental health emergency sign language interpreting experience
• Willingness to be called during an emergency response/disaster
• Ability to pass background checks through the Department of Justice
• Affiliation with one or more DRI Partner Agencies (see application)

Pre-Registration Required:
Register at least 1 week prior to the course offering by downloading the applicaton below. Once your application is accepted and your certification verified, your registration confirmation will be sent by email.

Registration Questions:
Susan Snapp, ssnapp@norcalcenter.org

Course Questions:
Molly Bowen, mbowen@norcalcenter.org

RID CMP CEUs:
0.8 RID CEUs, Professional Studies, Content Level: Little/None, offered through The Language Door, an approved RID CMP & ACET sponsor.

If interested in applying, please click on the link below:
Disaster Response Interpreter Training Application Form