Advocacy
what is the difference between Advocacy and Self Advocacy?
Self Advocacy- speaking/support for oneself
advocacy- public support for a particular cause or policy
what is the role of an interpreter?
An interpreter facilitates communication between people who do not share a common language. Sign Language Interpreters are knowledgeable in the languages and cultures of Deaf and hearing people.
What law protects individuals with disabilities?
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
what is a CART?
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) or real-time captioning is the instant translation of what is spoken into English text using a stenotype machine, notebook computer, and software.
Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
- job training, pays interpreter for the interview, pay for hearing aids or processor if you qualify-out of state tuition, books and supplies for college
Provide an example when you can practice self-advocacy
Asking for interpreters in schools, hospitals, or workplaces. Being involved in ARD meetings and asking questions
What are two interpretation certification, and what is the difference?
BEI = Texas
RID = 50 states
What is an accommodation letter?
A documentation provided by the disability office for your professors to know your accommodation needs
what are some examples of listening technologies?
video phone, captioning phone, FM system, cell phone sound detection and notes app
Deaf Action Center/ Your local Deaf center
resources on technology, advocacy support, a Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program (STAP) voucher, youth program, interpreting services
Why is advocacy important?
Advocacy helps you promote your rights. people who know how to advocate do well in school, work, and life.
what is a qualified interpreter?
an individual who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any specialized vocabulary required by the circumstances.
what is a Certification of Deafness Tuition Waiver?
The waiver is for tuition and tuition-based fees at any institution of higher education that uses public funds. It does not cover room, board, or books.
examples of visual alerting technologies?
smartwatch, alarm clock with bed shaker, visual alerting, doorbell flasher
Registry of interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
Board for evaluation of Interpreters (BEI)
use it as a tool to check if your interpreter is certified and to file a complaint
Who is the best contact for advocacy in schools and in colleges?
Schools:
Case managers
or Deaf Ed Leads.
Colleges:
Disability Office Counselors
How to receive High-Quality Interpreting?
make your request as soon a possible, ask for a certified interpreter, and let the agency know if you have a preferred interpreter
Provide one of the 7 listed on the Code of Professional Conduct (PCP) for Interpreters?
What's the difference between VRS and VRI?
Video Relay Service (VRS) is used to place phone calls between deaf and hearing callers who are in two different locations
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an option for connecting with an interpreter thru the internet instead of a live interpreter showing up at your agency
Disability Support Services
provides academic and physical accessibility to students who have disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.