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About Us | Press Releases | Grant Funding Available August 28, 2006 The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers is seeking a qualified entity or entities to develop and implement a nation-wide education program to the Deaf Community. More specifically, this new program will provide culturally relevant and linguistically appropriate education to the diverse population of Deaf, hard of hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals regarding their rights to communication access as it pertains to interpreting. The program is being developed in four phases. The first phase of the Deaf Advocacy Program focuses on “Identifying Effective Practices Related to Enhancing the Deaf Community’s Ability to Self Advocate for Their Rights to Communication Access.” Applications were due October 30, 2006. Work is anticipated to begin on December 15, 2006 and be completed by June 15, 2007. The National Consortium invites any and all qualified applicants. Preference will be given to qualified Deaf, hard of hearing or Deaf-Blind entities. The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers is funded from 2005 – 2010 by the U.S. Department of Education RSA CFDA #84.160A and B, Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind. |
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The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers is funded from 2005 – 2010 by the U.S. Department of Education RSA CFDA #84.160A and B, Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf and Individuals Who Are Deaf-Blind. To fill out a feedback form about this site, please click here.