[nfb-db] Hello
Scott Davert
scottdavert at gmail.com
Tue Jul 17 11:54:47 UTC 2012
Meteorology has always been an interest of mine. I even wanted to be
one when I was younger, but gave that up when I found out all of the
math involved.
Scott
On 7/16/12, Keitei <kekiangeles111 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I just am curious if any of you are interested in mathematics, astronomy,
> meteorology, general chemistry, geology, drawing, painting, biology, French
> or Irish. I have some ideas on making these subjects completely tactile I
> am fluent in most of these subjects as well.
>
> Keitei Colton
> 435-901-4265
> 555 South 200 East
> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>
> On 16 Jul 2012, at 08:09, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>> 1. Deaf-Blind Interpreting (Tracie Inman)
>> 2. Re: Hello (Scott Davert)
>> 3. Re: Hello (Keitei)
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:53:51 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Tracie Inman <tracieinman at yahoo.com>
>> To: nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [nfb-db] Deaf-Blind Interpreting
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>> Keitei:?
>> ?Hi. My name is Tracie Inman and I have just returned from
>> the National Family Association of the Deaf-Blind Leadership Symposium
>> in Austin, Texas.? One of the things they talked about during the
>> information packed weekend was Deaf-Blind Interpreting.? There is a
>> National Deaf-Blind Interpreter Task Force.? Their website is:?
>> http://www.deafblindinterpreting.org/.? Please consider checking out that
>> website.?
>> ?
>> It is important that you complete all of your ASL coursework and obtain
>> your bachelors degree for National certification in Sign Language
>> Interpreting.? There will also be special training for Deaf-Blind
>> Interpreting.? In order to sit for the National Registry of Interpreting
>> for the Deaf National Certification you are required ot have a
>> bachelor's degree.? Many states are now
>> beginning to require national certification for interpreters.?
>> ?
>> Many organizations serving the Deaf-Blind community are starting to seek
>> legislation to strengthen the qualifications for Deaf-Blind
>> Interpreters. We are in need of more qualified interpreters.? There
>> needs to be more training classes specifically geared toward
>> interpreting for the Deaf-Blind.
>> ?? You also might want to consider
>> taking Intervener training which is offered in your home state of Utah.?
>> Please consider this training as there is so1much valuable information
>> to gleam from this class.? The website for this information is
>> http://intervener.org/?page_id=3
>> ??? I hope that this information is valuable to you. Good luck in your
>> studies. - Tracie
>>
>>
>> Tracie Inman
>> tracieinman at yahoo.com
>>
>>
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>> Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:19:44 -0400
>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
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>> Hello Keitei.
>> I would also recommend the things Tracey discussed in her message.
>> Once you obtain a batchlor's degree, another program you may consider
>> is offered each summer and is run by Northern Illinois University and
>> the Helen Keller national Center. It's a distance ed program with a
>> hands on component at HKNC in New York. While it won't teach you
>> everything, the program is worth 15 or 18 graduate credits and is a
>> good way to start gaining other experience. I'd recommend asking
>> around though, I haven't taken the program myself, just presented to
>> the participants in the past 2 years.
>> Another resource that can give you some insite is a book by Theresa B.
>> Smith entitled "guidelines: Typs for Working and Socializing with
>> deaf-blind people".
>> I think this should be enough to get you started. If you have any
>> further questions, or comments, feel free to reply on or off list to
>> me privately.
>>
>> take care,
>> Scott
>>
>> On 7/15/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>> Hey Keitei,
>>> Thanks for sharing how your interest evolved and the experiences you
>>> have had with deaf-blind individuals.
>>>
>>> There are always camps or conferences of deaf-blind people not
>>> necessarily the NFB who are looking for SSPs/interpreters. I know that
>>> the deaf-blind camp that I attended this past June in Maryland the
>>> SSPs/interpreters and deaf-blind participants came from all across the
>>> United States. Also, would you consider relocating to a different city
>>> or state if there was a deaf-blind person who needed a n
>>> SSP/interpreter, whom you felt you were a good match for? Regardless, of
>>> your answer to this question, I admire your facility with languages.
>>> Also appreciate your commitment to help the deaf-blind community because
>>> SSPs and interpreters are definitely in demand.
>>>
>>> I am trying to learn tactile ASL but it is hard as I am currently taking
>>> counseling classes and I don't have the finances to pay for additional
>>> classes until I have a job yet I feel that time is slipping by and I am
>>> not getting any younger.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know if the Hadley school would offer some courses on ASL
>>> that would describe the signs?
>>> Janice
>>>
>>> On 7/15/2012 2:26 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> I started learning ASL in high school and just loved it. The summer
>>>> after
>>>> I took the class, I met a couple deaf-blind people while I was in a
>>>> couple
>>>> different summer program's. I learned tactile signing and became
>>>> completely fine doing it.At one of the summer program's, I met a few
>>>> SSPs.
>>>> I talked to them for a little bit as well about what they did.
>>>>
>>>> Last year, at the NFB national convention, I ran into one of the
>>>> deaf-blind people. I signed with him for a while and talked with his
>>>> SSP
>>>> as well. The interpreters said that I should possibly think about
>>>> becoming
>>>> an SSP/interpreter, since I learned ASL quite quickly. I've thought
>>>> about
>>>> it quite a bit, and now I think I would like to do that.
>>>>
>>>> I've looked into a couple program's where I could be certified as an
>>>> SSP
>>>> and/or interpreter. I would like to be of help in any way that I can.
>>>> There is a couple program's that I can easily access easily.
>>>>
>>>> Is there any suggestions from the deaf-blind community is looking for
>>>> in
>>>> and SSP/interpreter? Is there anything that I should pay attention
>>>> while
>>>> taking the classes and gaining more experience? Is there any way that I
>>>> may be able to talk with some of you in person to get feed back?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Hope to hear from you all soon,
>>>>
>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> On 15 Jul 2012, at 11:00, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>>>> 1. Re: Hello (Janice Toothman)
>>>>> 2. Re: Hello (Scott Davert)
>>>>>
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>>>>> Message: 1
>>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:42:20 -0400
>>>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>>> Message-ID: <50021FFC.1000607 at verizon.net>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>> what
>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>
>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>> ASL
>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>> as
>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>
>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>> Janice
>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>> becoming an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that
>>>>>> I
>>>>>> can help? I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the
>>>>>> entire
>>>>>> Braille code.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:06:35 -0400
>>>>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>>
>>>>> <CAOHXxEaKsZZy=mrp7y7bkp=xGjazAqqej05WZyDEsfhwsqGoBw at mail.gmail.com>
>>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>>>
>>>>> Greetings Keitei and welcome to what is starting to shape up as a
>>>>> fairly active list.
>>>>> If you think you may want to be an interpretor for the deaf-blind,
>>>>> learning ASL is certainly a good start. Also, you may want to start
>>>>> looking in to getting some experience using tactile sign language. I'm
>>>>> told by some of the interpretors who are colleagues that this process,
>>>>> while it is ASL, is quite a bit different to get used to. I echo what
>>>>> Janice has said. If you have specific questions, we'll do our best to
>>>>> help.
>>>>>
>>>>> Again, welcome to the list!
>>>>> Scott
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/14/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>>> ASL
>>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>>> Janice
>>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>>> becoming
>>>>>>> an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that I can
>>>>>>> help?
>>>>>>> I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire
>>>>>>> Braille
>>>>>>> code.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:09:30 -0600
>> From: Keitei <kekiangeles111 at gmail.com>
>> To: "nfb-db at nfbnet.org" <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>> Message-ID: <49484AB3-C17B-4E5E-9DFF-D44C4E5701E5 at gmail.com>
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>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been working to complete the ASL courses. Tracie, thank you for the
>> links, and I have looked at the links. The links have been helpful.in
>> providing information and where a possible university is as to where I can
>> get certification in ASL with an emphasis in deaf-blind. The university is
>> actually in the state that I currently reside in.
>>
>> In answer to your question Janice, I would be more than willing to go to
>> another state and/or city. I'll go where I, needed, once I get enough
>> training and experience.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Keitei Colton
>> 435-901-4265
>> 555 South 200 East
>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>
>> On 15 Jul 2012, at 18:46, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>> 1. Re: Hello (Keitei)
>>> 2. Re: Hello (Janice Toothman)
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>>> 4. Re: nfb-db Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22 (Tracie Inman)
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 12:26:10 -0600
>>> From: Keitei <kekiangeles111 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "nfb-db at nfbnet.org" <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>> Message-ID: <C861DE0B-A058-42D4-8A96-05DB870CD264 at gmail.com>
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>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I started learning ASL in high school and just loved it. The summer after
>>> I took the class, I met a couple deaf-blind people while I was in a
>>> couple different summer program's. I learned tactile signing and became
>>> completely fine doing it.At one of the summer program's, I met a few
>>> SSPs. I talked to them for a little bit as well about what they did.
>>>
>>> Last year, at the NFB national convention, I ran into one of the
>>> deaf-blind people. I signed with him for a while and talked with his SSP
>>> as well. The interpreters said that I should possibly think about
>>> becoming an SSP/interpreter, since I learned ASL quite quickly. I've
>>> thought about it quite a bit, and now I think I would like to do that.
>>>
>>> I've looked into a couple program's where I could be certified as an SSP
>>> and/or interpreter. I would like to be of help in any way that I can.
>>> There is a couple program's that I can easily access easily.
>>>
>>> Is there any suggestions from the deaf-blind community is looking for in
>>> and SSP/interpreter? Is there anything that I should pay attention while
>>> taking the classes and gaining more experience? Is there any way that I
>>> may be able to talk with some of you in person to get feed back? Thanks.
>>>
>>> Hope to hear from you all soon,
>>>
>>> Keitei Colton
>>> 435-901-4265
>>> 555 South 200 East
>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>
>>> On 15 Jul 2012, at 11:00, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>>
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>>>> 1. Re: Hello (Janice Toothman)
>>>> 2. Re: Hello (Scott Davert)
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:42:20 -0400
>>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>> Message-ID: <50021FFC.1000607 at verizon.net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>>
>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and what
>>>>
>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>
>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your ASL
>>>>
>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified as
>>>>
>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>
>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>> Janice
>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>> becoming an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that
>>>>> I can help? I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the
>>>>> entire Braille code.
>>>>>
>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
>>>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:06:35 -0400
>>>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>> Message-ID:
>>>> <CAOHXxEaKsZZy=mrp7y7bkp=xGjazAqqej05WZyDEsfhwsqGoBw at mail.gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> Greetings Keitei and welcome to what is starting to shape up as a
>>>> fairly active list.
>>>> If you think you may want to be an interpretor for the deaf-blind,
>>>> learning ASL is certainly a good start. Also, you may want to start
>>>> looking in to getting some experience using tactile sign language. I'm
>>>> told by some of the interpretors who are colleagues that this process,
>>>> while it is ASL, is quite a bit different to get used to. I echo what
>>>> Janice has said. If you have specific questions, we'll do our best to
>>>> help.
>>>>
>>>> Again, welcome to the list!
>>>> Scott
>>>>
>>>> On 7/14/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>> what
>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>
>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>> ASL
>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>> as
>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>
>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>> Janice
>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>> becoming
>>>>>> an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that I can
>>>>>> help?
>>>>>> I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire Braille
>>>>>> code.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
>>>>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:01:35 -0400
>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>> Message-ID: <5003219F.5000604 at verizon.net>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>
>>> Hey Keitei,
>>> Thanks for sharing how your interest evolved and the experiences you
>>> have had with deaf-blind individuals.
>>>
>>> There are always camps or conferences of deaf-blind people not
>>> necessarily the NFB who are looking for SSPs/interpreters. I know that
>>> the deaf-blind camp that I attended this past June in Maryland the
>>> SSPs/interpreters and deaf-blind participants came from all across the
>>> United States. Also, would you consider relocating to a different city
>>> or state if there was a deaf-blind person who needed a n
>>> SSP/interpreter, whom you felt you were a good match for? Regardless, of
>>>
>>> your answer to this question, I admire your facility with languages.
>>> Also appreciate your commitment to help the deaf-blind community because
>>>
>>> SSPs and interpreters are definitely in demand.
>>>
>>> I am trying to learn tactile ASL but it is hard as I am currently taking
>>>
>>> counseling classes and I don't have the finances to pay for additional
>>> classes until I have a job yet I feel that time is slipping by and I am
>>> not getting any younger.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know if the Hadley school would offer some courses on ASL
>>> that would describe the signs?
>>> Janice
>>>
>>> On 7/15/2012 2:26 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> I started learning ASL in high school and just loved it. The summer
>>>> after I took the class, I met a couple deaf-blind people while I was in
>>>> a couple different summer program's. I learned tactile signing and
>>>> became completely fine doing it.At one of the summer program's, I met a
>>>> few SSPs. I talked to them for a little bit as well about what they
>>>> did.
>>>>
>>>> Last year, at the NFB national convention, I ran into one of the
>>>> deaf-blind people. I signed with him for a while and talked with his SSP
>>>> as well. The interpreters said that I should possibly think about
>>>> becoming an SSP/interpreter, since I learned ASL quite quickly. I've
>>>> thought about it quite a bit, and now I think I would like to do that.
>>>>
>>>> I've looked into a couple program's where I could be certified as an SSP
>>>> and/or interpreter. I would like to be of help in any way that I can.
>>>> There is a couple program's that I can easily access easily.
>>>>
>>>> Is there any suggestions from the deaf-blind community is looking for in
>>>> and SSP/interpreter? Is there anything that I should pay attention while
>>>> taking the classes and gaining more experience? Is there any way that I
>>>> may be able to talk with some of you in person to get feed back?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Hope to hear from you all soon,
>>>>
>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>
>>>> On 15 Jul 2012, at 11:00, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:42:20 -0400
>>>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
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>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>> what
>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>
>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>> ASL
>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>> as
>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>
>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>> Janice
>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>> becoming an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that
>>>>>> I can help? I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the
>>>>>> entire Braille code.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Message: 2
>>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:06:35 -0400
>>>>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>>> Message-ID:
>>>>> <CAOHXxEaKsZZy=mrp7y7bkp=xGjazAqqej05WZyDEsfhwsqGoBw at mail.gmail.com>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Greetings Keitei and welcome to what is starting to shape up as a
>>>>> fairly active list.
>>>>> If you think you may want to be an interpretor for the deaf-blind,
>>>>> learning ASL is certainly a good start. Also, you may want to start
>>>>> looking in to getting some experience using tactile sign language. I'm
>>>>> told by some of the interpretors who are colleagues that this process,
>>>>> while it is ASL, is quite a bit different to get used to. I echo what
>>>>> Janice has said. If you have specific questions, we'll do our best to
>>>>> help.
>>>>>
>>>>> Again, welcome to the list!
>>>>> Scott
>>>>>
>>>>> On 7/14/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>>> what
>>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>>> ASL
>>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>>> Janice
>>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>>> becoming
>>>>>>> an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that I can
>>>>>>> help?
>>>>>>> I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire
>>>>>>> Braille
>>>>>>> code.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:26:23 -0500
>>> From: Catherine Miller <guillcat at gmail.com>
>>> To: "nfb-db at nfbnet.org" <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22
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>>> Kelli: Wow, can you clone yourself? We could use about a million
>>> copies. It's so awesome to learn of someone who is so willing to help.
>>> Of course, Janeice and Scott are right; but also know that there are
>>> deaf-blind communicators, of which the latest technology from Humanware
>>> works with an app from the iPhone. There are more and more ways,
>>> including sign language used tactually, to communicate with the
>>> deaaf-blind. Hang around, and share your thoughts with us as we take
>>> shape. Cathy Miller
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> On Jul 15, 2012, at 12:00 PM, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:42:20 -0400
>>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>> Message-ID: <50021FFC.1000607 at verizon.net>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>>>
>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and what
>>>>
>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>
>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your ASL
>>>>
>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified as
>>>>
>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>
>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>> Janice
>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>> becoming an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that
>>>>> I can help? I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the
>>>>> entire Braille code.
>>>>>
>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
>>>>> nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>>
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:06:35 -0400
>>>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>>> Message-ID:
>>>> <CAOHXxEaKsZZy=mrp7y7bkp=xGjazAqqej05WZyDEsfhwsqGoBw at mail.gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> Greetings Keitei and welcome to what is starting to shape up as a
>>>> fairly active list.
>>>> If you think you may want to be an interpretor for the deaf-blind,
>>>> learning ASL is certainly a good start. Also, you may want to start
>>>> looking in to getting some experience using tactile sign language. I'm
>>>> told by some of the interpretors who are colleagues that this process,
>>>> while it is ASL, is quite a bit different to get used to. I echo what
>>>> Janice has said. If you have specific questions, we'll do our best to
>>>> help.
>>>>
>>>> Again, welcome to the list!
>>>> Scott
>>>>
>>>> On 7/14/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>>> Welcome to the list. I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>>> the deaf blind community. Can you tell us more about yourself and
>>>>> what
>>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>>
>>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your
>>>>> ASL
>>>>> studies. Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified
>>>>> as
>>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>>
>>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>>> Janice
>>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>>> becoming
>>>>>> an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind. Is there any way that I can
>>>>>> help?
>>>>>> I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire Braille
>>>>>> code.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfb-db_nfbnet.org
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>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:45:58 -0700 (PDT)
>>> From: Tracie Inman <tracieinman at yahoo.com>
>>> To: nfb-db at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] nfb-db Digest, Vol 42, Issue 22
>>> Message-ID:
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>>> Keitei:?
>>> ?Hi. My name is Tracie Inman and I have just returned from the National
>>> Family Association of the Deaf-Blind Leadership Symposium in Austin,
>>> Texas.? One of the things they talked about during the information packed
>>> weekend was Deaf-Blind Interpreting.? There is a National Deaf-Blind
>>> Interpreter Task Force.? Their website is:?
>>> http://www.deafblindinterpreting.org/.? Please consider checking out that
>>> website.?
>>> ? It is important that you complete all of your ASL coursework and obtain
>>> your bachelors degree for National certification in Sign Language
>>> Interpreting.? There will also be special training for Deaf-Blind
>>> Interpreting.? In order to sit for the National Registry of Interpreting
>>> for the Deaf National Certification you are required ot have a bachelor's
>>> degree.? Many states are now beginning to require national certification
>>> for interpreters.?
>>> ? Many organizations serving the Deaf-Blind community are starting to
>>> seek legislation to strengthen the qualifications for Deaf-Blind
>>> Interpreters. We are in need of more qualified interpreters.? There needs
>>> to be more training classes specifically geared toward interpreting for
>>> the Deaf-Blind.
>>> ?? You also might want to consider taking Intervener training which is
>>> offered in your home state of Utah.? Please consider this training as
>>> there is so1much valuable information to gleam from this class.? The
>>> website for this information is http://intervener.org/?page_id=3
>>> ??? I hope that this information is valuable to you. Good luck in your
>>> studies. - Tracie
>>>
>>> Tracie Inman
>>> tracieinman at yahoo.com
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --- On Sun, 7/15/12, nfb-db-request at nfbnet.org
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:42:20 -0400
>>> From: Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
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>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
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>>> Hello Keitei
>>> Welcome to the list.? I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>> the deaf blind community.? Can you tell us more about yourself and what
>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>
>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your ASL
>>> studies.? Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified as
>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>
>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>> Janice
>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>> becoming an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind.? Is there any way that I
>>>> can help? I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire
>>>> Braille code.
>>>>
>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>
>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>
>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>
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>>>> nfb-db mailing list
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>>>
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:06:35 -0400
>>> From: Scott Davert <scottdavert at gmail.com>
>>> To: NFB Deaf-Blind Division Mailing List <nfb-db at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [nfb-db] Hello
>>> Message-ID:
>>> ??? <CAOHXxEaKsZZy=mrp7y7bkp=xGjazAqqej05WZyDEsfhwsqGoBw at mail.gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>>
>>> Greetings Keitei and welcome to what is starting to shape up as a
>>> fairly active list.
>>> If you think you may want to be an interpretor for the deaf-blind,
>>> learning ASL is certainly a good start. Also, you may want to start
>>> looking in to getting some experience using tactile sign language. I'm
>>> told by some of the interpretors who are colleagues that this process,
>>> while it is ASL, is quite a bit different to get used to. I echo what
>>> Janice has said. If you have specific questions, we'll do our best to
>>> help.
>>>
>>> Again, welcome to the list!
>>> Scott
>>>
>>> On 7/14/12, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net> wrote:
>>>> Hello Keitei
>>>> Welcome to the list.? I appreciate your enthusiasm in wanting to help
>>>> the deaf blind community.? Can you tell us more about yourself and what
>>>> got you interesting in helping the deaf blind?
>>>>
>>>> I would think for the moment I would encourage you to continue your ASL
>>>> studies.? Perhaps looking into a program where you can be, certified as
>>>> an interpreter or and service support provider (SSP).
>>>>
>>>> we are hoping to work towards legislation but that's something that's
>>>> will be discussed in the future.
>>>> Janice
>>>> 7/14/2012 7:50 PM, Keitei wrote:
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am a new member to the mailing list. I have been thinking about
>>>>> becoming
>>>>> an ASL interpreter for the deaf-blind.? Is there any way that I can
>>>>> help?
>>>>> I've started learning ASL and I can read and write the entire Braille
>>>>> code.
>>>>>
>>>>> What can I do to help?
>>>>>
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>>
>>>>> Keitei Colton
>>>>> 435-901-4265
>>>>> 555 South 200 East
>>>>> Salt Lake City, UT 84111
>>>>> kekiangeles111 at gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> nfb-db mailing list
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