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    Interpreting: Video Remote Interpreting Training

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    About the grant

    This grant funds development and coordination of in-person and/or virtual Video Remote Interpreting training to Greater Minnesota interpreters. Training will be delivered in the following topic areas: 

    1. Introduction to VRI for the novice interpreter 
    2. Communication and environmental management skills. For example: the Demand Control Schema as it applies to the VRI setting 
    3. Effective use of a Deaf Interpreter (DI)/Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) in the VRI setting 
    4. Effective teaming in VRI 
    5. Specialized training when working with individuals who are deafblind, low-vision and speaking deafblind. 
    6. Reimburse the cost of quality equipment for interpreters living in greater Minnesota in order to increase the number of interpreters capable of taking video remote work.

    Grant details

    Grant period: July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026
    Grant amount: $49,000 per fiscal year
    Grant recipient: ASL Interpreting Service

    Contact

    For more information about training available through this grant, you may contact ASLIS at info@aslis.com. For other questions about this grant, please contact us. 

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