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ASL Interpreter Network makes a goal to keep our community updated on news that surrounds the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind communities.

Another site that we strongly support is DEAF NEWS TODAY for the latest news nationwide and internationally affecting the community we share in the bigger picture. Deaf News Today offers current updates from reliable sources that keep us informed in all areas that relate to our communities.

Washington State Deaf-Blind Citizens General Meeting

When: Saturday, April 28th, 2012

Where: Hearing, Speech & DeafnessCenter (HSDC) 

1625 19th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98122

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Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Two Plays by ADWAS

Come see two original plays in support of ADWAS at the end of April!

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Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012
Categories: Workshops    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012
Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Tsunami Evacuation App

It was sent by Seattle Office of Emergency Management and Seattle Human Services Department.

 

Good information on Pacific Northwest Tsunami Evacuation Zones website. You can click on certain region (area) in Washington, Oregon and California.

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Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Tools for Mentoring

Tuning up the Engine: Tools for mentors working with students, mentees and peers.

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Categories: Workshops    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

2012 Spokane Braille Rally

Save the Date on June 9th for the 2012 Spokane Braille Rally!

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Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Ready, Set, Design!

RID's first ever T-shirt designing Competition!

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Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Seattle Emergency Management

Monthly Connection: March 2012

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Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

WSRID Professional Development

"The Voice: Enhancing the Interpreter's Tool"

When: April 7th

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Categories: Workshops    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

MATA-SLM Expo 2012!

MATA-SLM EXPO 2012 at Seattle, WA
May 12, 2012 | Saturday | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Washington State Convention Center | 4C3-4C4 Hall
800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101

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Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

ODHH is HIRING

ODHH is eliminating the American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency requirement as a majority of hard of hearing and late-deafened people do not know sign language.   ASL is a desirable skill but not required.

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Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Starbucks' Baristas Sign "Thank You!"

One of Seattle's own Deaf community members, who works for Starbucks Corp., relays a message about how Starbucks is becoming Deaf friendly. Watch the following video! Read More >
Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Movie: Versa Effect

When: Saturday, April 7, 2012

Where: Mt. Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

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Categories: Community Events    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

Role Shifting Workshop

Interpreter Workshop - Role Shifting

When: Saturday, April 14th

Time: 9:00a - 3:00p

Where: Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle, WA 98122

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Categories: Workshops    |    Date Posted: 03-30-2012

WSRID Newsletter for February 2012

Click to read further, where you will find a link to a PDF file. Happy reading!

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Categories: General News    |    Date Posted: 02-29-2012

CPR Trainings in ASL (3 Courses)

Three CPR trainings in ASL will be offered for the Deaf community in Spring. They will be presented by Deaf authorized instructors.

Dates: March 29th, April 14th, and April 19th

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Categories: Workshops    |    Date Posted: 02-29-2012

Helpful Resource for IRS Information on Taxes

ASL Videos explaining some those difficult IRS issues...

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Categories: General News    |    Date Posted: 01-31-2012
Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 01-31-2012

WSRID Seeks Conference Committee Participants

As the WSRID Board looks to 2012 we realize we are in great need of a WSRID Conference Committee. This email is an effort to gather names of members that are interested in chairing and being members of the 2012 Conference committee. We hope to help you get started as soon as possible to make the process as seamless as possible

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Categories: Community News    |    Date Posted: 01-31-2012