MassRID

MassRID works together with the Deaf Community in meeting the interpreting needs of Massachusetts by enhancing the quality of Sign Language interpreters.

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Meeting closed. Thanks for joining us!

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Ideas running rampant! Great discussion!

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@davoicecr awesome!.Thank you!

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This is an IMPORTANT conference for CDIs!
Who's ready to offer support? $, time, effort...all needed!

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Discussion:
Gigi's undertaking of coordinating a national conference.

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Lots of planning yet to do, Gigi is asking for our help.

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Asking MassRID to sponsor part of conference, well have thank you in program books.
Volunteers needed for fundraising, logistics...

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Gigi coordinating National CDI conference DEAF ONLY!

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Motion passed: MassRID will host a forum to discuss out of state agencies & State licensure...board will discuss...

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Discussion:
State licensure...well that prevent other agencies from contacting us? Do they need to be licensed too?

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@davoicecr thanks. I need a torturing session on that, we'll work towards that goal

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Beth Lucy motion:
Massrid host a community forum on the topic of it off state agencies coming to MA & licensure bill.
Motion second.

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Susan Stange: discussion about out of state agencies coming to town. No standards set...no positions set...

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Dialogue is geared towards all interpreters, come to examine our decision making processes RSVP:
[email protected]

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New workshops being provided...Oct 30, Nov 19, Dec 16 5:30-8:30 @Deaf Inc

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How do we approach out of state agencies coming into the state looking for interpreters? What effects does that have on our community?

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Dialogue, New group to get together as professionals as a community to discuss our work

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Open positions:
VP, NE REP, WESTERN MASS REP, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NOMINATIONS, FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE....anyone? Anyone? Buehller?

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Scholarship applicants! Deadline November 1!

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Nominations committee....yup you guessed it