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Contact Us

Email: dhr.dsci@iowa.gov
Voice/TTY: 515-281-3164
Voice/TTY Toll Free: 1-888-221-3724 
Fax: 515-242-6119
Mail: Deaf Services Commission of Iowa
         Iowa Department of Human Rights, 2nd floor
         Lucas State Office Building
         Des Moines, IA  50319

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Deaf Services Commission of Iowa

MISSION
"Serve, Represent, and Promote a Greater Understanding of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Individuals, Infants to Adults, Statewide"

VISION
"Equal Communication, Education, and Access"

DSCI's Iowa Administrative Code: Deaf Services Division [429] in PDF or HTML format.
Iowa Department of Human Rights - Deaf Services Division [429] Rulemaking Docket in PDF or HTML 

Performance Plan & Strategic Plan

DSCI's Brouchure in PDF

Biennial Report - PDF Format or PowerPoint

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Interpreting

PUBLIC LIST OF INTERPRETERS

Last Updated 10/27/08: PDF or HTML via Last Name PDF or HTML via Cities

IOWA STATE REGISTRY OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF

Continuing Education

WORKSHOPS LISTING INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON

ISRID - IOWA STATE REGISTRY OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF'S WEBSITE

http://www.iowastaterid.org/

RID - REGISTRY OF INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF'S WEBSITE

http://www.rid.org/

HIRING AND WORKING WITH AN INTERPRETER

Q: WHERE CAN I FIND A PUBLIC LIST OF INTERPRETERS?

A:  To search for an interpreter using Iowa State Registry of Interpreters for
      the Deaf interactive database go to: http://www.iowastaterid.org/licensed/

A: Iowa Department of Public's Health Website: www.idph.state.ia/licensure

A: Last Updated 10/27/08: PDF or HTML via Last Names PDF or HTML via Cities

A: List Changes Daily: to get most recent go to https://eservices.iowa.gov/ibpl/
Select 'List of Active Licensees'
Select Profession from dropdown list
Select the 'Basic Search' button
Select the 'Download File' button
Save the file to your desired directory

A:: How to Hire/Work with Interpreters: http://www.rid.org/howto.html

A: Link to get Complaint Form: www.idph.ia.us/licensure

A: LEGAL Public List of Interpreters: www.judicial.state.ua.us Judicial Branch's List of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinators http://www.judicial.state.ia.us/faq/ada.asp

Q: WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW WORKING WITH AN INTERPRETER?

A: Securing Quality Interpreting Services in PDF Format

A: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf: www.rid.org

Q: WHAT LAWS REQUIRE AN INTERPRETER?

A: Iowa Laws - 622B Legal Proceedings and 804.31 Time of Arrest in PDF Format

A: Americans with Disabilities Act A: Bureau of Professional Licensure: LAWS & RULES

Q: WHAT CREDENTIALS MUST AN INTERPRETER HAVE?

A: Working in a legal setting: www.judicial.state.ia.us

A: Licensed by the State of Iowa: www.idph.state.ia.us

A: Certification: RID www.rid.org NIC www.rid.org EIPA www.classroominterpreting.org

A: Samples of licenses, certification, and membership cards, examples in PDF Format

Q: FUNDING FOR INTERPRETING SERVICES

A: Federal Tax Incentives

A: Information for State Agencies

A: Funding for events not covered by State or Federal law (Contractual Program)

Q: WHAT IF I HAVE A COMPLAINT

A: Iowa Department of Public Health

FOR INTERPRETERS Q: HOW CAN I GET CEU'S - Certification Maintenance Program? Check out DSCI's Library for the Materials Descriptions of Independent Study Materials in the DSCI Library in PDF or HTML

A: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT EARNING CEUs All RID Certified Interpreters and Transliterators and NAD (Levels III, IV, and V) Interpreter are required to participate in the RID Certification Maintenance Program (CMP.) The CMP is based on the Interpreter or Transliterator receiving a minimum of eight Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during each four-year certification maintenance cycle. These CEUs are earned by successfully completing learning activities approved by Sponsors. DSCI is an RID Approved Sponsor of CEUs through the CMP. As an approved sponsor, DSCI is responsible for offering, endorsing, and ensuring the quality of educational activities offered for CEUs. Sponsors must meet strict administrative criteria and are subject to ongoing monitoring, including auditing.

Continuing Education Units Certification maintenance is based upon CEUs. The CEU is an internationally standardized measurement: ten (10) contact hours of participation equals 1.0 CEU. The traditional CEU is related to instructional hours; the most common module of educational experience, and the 60-minute clock hour is used in making calculations. Only completed instructional hours are considered in assisgning CEUs. Lunch hours, socials, and break times do not earn CEUs. Non-traditional educational expereiences must be assessed to determine how to assign CEUs in a manner consistent with the concept and philosophy of the traditional CEU.

Content Areas The Content Areas that CEUs can be earned in are divided into two categories: Professional Studies and General Studies. Professional Studies contain content that directly affects the field of interpreting/ transliterating.

Professional Studies contain content that directly affects the field of interpreting/transliterating. A minimum of six (6) CEUs must be completed in this section during each Certification Maintenance Cycle. Examples of Professional Study topics include, but are not limited to: Linguistic and Cultural Studies - Advanced English vocabulary and grammar development - Linguistics of ASL - Linguistics of English - Language variation - Sociolinguistics - Deaf Culture - American culture - Minority group dynamics - Cross-cultural studies - Mulit-cultural studies, etc. Theoretical and Experiential Studies - History and issues in interpretation and transliteration - Theory of interpretation and transliteration - Skills development in interpretation and/or transliteration - Skills development in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation - Professional ethics, etc. Specialization Studies - Educational settings - Rehabilitation settings - Legal settings - Medical or mental health settings - Substance abuse recovery programs - Technical areas - Ethics as applied in specialized settings, etc.

General Studies include topics that enhance the interpreter/transliterator's general knowledge base. There are no minimum requirements for CEUs in this category, however, only two (2) of the eight (8) required CEUs will be counted toward certification maintenance.

TYPES OF CEU SPONSORSHIP There are four types of requests you can make to DSCI to earn CEUs: DSCI Co-Sponsored Activity, Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities, Academic Coursework, and Independent Study Activity.

DSCI Co-Sponsored Activities These are activities presented for group instruction. Examples include short courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, teleconferences, etc.

Particpant Initiated Non-RID Activities These are activities an interpreter/transliterator wishes to attend but are not directly offered by a Sponsor. The activity must be sponsored by an organization with specific known standards, and must have a specific format, educational objectives, and purpose. Examples include auditing a college course, corporate trainings, community education, school district in-service, and organizational conferences/workshops.

Academic Coursework CEUs may be awarded for Academic Coursework taken from an accredited institution. Successful completion is defined as receiving a minimum letter grade of "C" (2.0) or above.

Independent Study Activities These are activities planned by the interpreter/transilerator with input from DSCI. DSCI monitors and approves Independent Study projects. Examples include research, initial curriculum development, study groups, independent reading, mentoring, and the preparation scientific/clinical materials for publication.

APPLYING FOR CEU SPONSORSHIP All requests for CEU sponsorship will require completion of forms directly related to the type of request. There are specific deadlines for application and completion for activities. Be sure to carefully read the instructions for the type of request you are making to ensure that deadlines are met. DSCI reserves the right to not award CEUs if required paperwork is not submitted by published deadlines.

DSCI Co-Sponsored Activities 1. Contact DSCI to request CMP/CEU Sponsorship of the activity. Be prepared to provide contact information and date of the activity. The DSCI staff will let you know if your activity can be considered for CMP/CEU Sponsorship. 2. If eligible, DSCI will send you a Continuing Education Activity Plan and Instructor's form along with a cover letter including instructions to complete the forms. These forms must be returned to the DSCI office no later than 45 days prior to the date of the activity. Requests for CMP/CEU Sponsorhip will be approved or denied no later than 15 days after the receipt of the required application forms.

Participant Initiated Non-RID Activities (PINRA) PARTICIPANT INITIATED NON-RID ACTIVITIES (PINRA) Instructions PINRA 2006 - PDF or HTML PINRA Form DSCI 2005 - PDF or HTML

1. All requests for CMP/CEU Sponsorship will require completion of a Particpant Initiated Non-RID Activities form and supporting documentation. DSCI must receive this completed form and documentation no later than 30 days prior to the date of the activity.

2. Requests for CMP/CEU Sponsorship will be approved or denied no later than 15 days after receipt of the required application form and documentation.

3. Once a request is approved, DSCI will complete the CMP Sponsorship portion of the form and return a copy of the applicant.

4. When the activity is completed, proof of attendance must be sent to DSCI within 20 days of the final activity date. Once received, DSCI will award CEUs and provide the activity code number. DSCI will return a copy of the completed form to the applicant and mail the original to RID for verification.

Academic Coursework ACADEMIC COURSEWORK Instructions for Academic Coursework - PDF or HTML Academic Course Work Form 2005 - PDF or HTML

1. Choose the course you want to attend or have at an accredited college or university. The course does not have to pertain strictly to interpreting...it can be a course in Linguistics, Business, Psychology, Soical Work, etc. As long as the courses is educationally beneficial to you as an interpreter, you can earn CEUs.

2. Contact DSCI to request CMP/CEU Sponsorship of the course. Be sure to discuss the Content Area that you are applying for (Professional Studies or General Studies) and how many CEUs will be earned. The standard formula for determining the number of CEUs per course is as follows: a. 1.5 CEUs per credit for a course taken in a semester session b. 1.0 CEUs per credit for a course taken in a quarter session

3. DSCI will send you an Academic Coursework Activity Plan and Activity Report form to be completed along with a cover letter including instructions to complete the form. The form must be received by DSCI at least 30 days prior to the course start date.

INDEPENDENT STUDY ACTIVITIES (ISA) INDEPENDENT STUDY ACTIVITIES: Instructions for Independent Study 2006 - PDF or HTML IS Plan Form 2005 - PDF or HTML

1. All requests for CMP/CEU Sponsorship will require completion of an Independent Study Activity form. DSCI must receive this form no later than 45 days prior to the start date of the activity. (see forms below)

2. Requests for CMP/CEU Sponsorship will be approved or denied no later than 15 days after the receipt of the required application form.

3. Once a request is approved, DSCI will sign the CMP Sponsorship portion of the form and return a copy to the applicant.

4. When the activity is completed the applicant must send proof of completing the activity to DSCI within 20 days of the completion date. Once received, DSCI will verify completion and complete an Independent Study Activity Report form. DSCI will return a copy of the completed form to the applicant and mail the original to RID for verification.

CERTIFICATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM - EARNING CEUs - PDF OR HTML Check out DSCI's Library for the Materials Descriptions of Independent Study Materials in the DSCI Library in PDF or HTML

Q: WHAT LAWS REQUIRE AN INTERPRETER?

A: Iowa Laws - 622B Legal Proceedings and 804.31 Time of Arrest in PDF Format

A: Americans with Disabilities Act A: Bureau of Professional Licensure: LAWS & RULES

Q: WHAT CREDENTIALS MUST AN INTERPRETER HAVE?

A: Working in a legal setting: www.judicial.state.ia.us

A: Licensed by the State of Iowa: www.idph.state.ia.us

A: Certification: RID www.rid.org NIC www.rid.org EIPA www.classroominterpreting.org

A: Samples of licenses, certification, and membership cards, examples in PDF Format

Q: WHAT IS DSCI'S CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETING PROGRAM?

A: DSCI'S Contractual Interpreting Program in PDF Format or HTML BECOMING AN

INTERPRETER Q: WHERE CAN I LEARN ABOUT BECOMING AN INTERPRETER?

A: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf www.rid.org

Q: WHAT LAWS REQUIRE AN INTERPRETER?

A: Iowa Laws - 622B Legal Proceedings and 804.31 Time of Arrest in PDF Format

Q: WHAT CREDENTIALS MUST AN INTERPRETER HAVE?

A: Working in a legal setting: www.judicial.state.ia.us

A: Licensed by the State of Iowa: www.idph.state.ia.us

A: Certification: RID www.rid.org NIC www.rid.org EIPA www.classroominterpreting.org

A: Samples of licenses, certification, and membership cards, examples in PDF Format

Q: DOES IOWA HAVE INTERPRETING TRAINING PROGRAMS?

A: YES...PDF Format or HTML

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Junior Commission Camp

This camp offers a unique opportunity for leadership development among Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing teens. An intense, six-day curriculum focuses on eight core leadership power tools: communication, conflict resolution, decision making, goal setting, group dynamics, leadership techniques, project management, and self--awareness. There is also adventure learning, mentoring, games, skits, and just plain fun. For many teens, this may be the first time they have interacted with other Deaf and Hard of Hearing teens and adults. Participants will meet peers who have similar and different experiences. Most importantly, this program opens communication among Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing teens.

JCP Leadership Camp at Dolliver State Park from June 15-21, 2008 THIS CAMP IS FULL You can be put on a waiting list and we will let you know if a spot becomes available. Registration JCP Camp form Deadline: May 16, 2008

Leadership Camp Pictures JUNE 2007 Top row: Picture of the Doliver State Park Cabin - Picture of a group of campers sitting on a huge rock Second row: Picture of JCP campers in a leadership workshop - Picture of campers playing volleyball with sheets Third row: Picture of several campers jumping rope - Picture of hands signing "I love you" over the campfire Brochure in JCP Brochure in PDF format only top of page

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For more information, please either send an email dhr.dsci@iowa.gov or call at 515-281-3164 V/TTY or toll free at 1-888-221-3724 V/TTY.

Descriptions of Independent Study Materials in the DSCI Library in PDF or HTML