The ARID Board would like to apologize for failing to include Gillian Swaim during the presentation of certificates for service to the organization.  Gillian Swaim has served the organization well as a Member-At-Large from March 2006 to June 30, 2008.   We appreciate your hard work and service, Gillian!

Lynne Wiesman is the founder and president of Signs of Development, LLC, has a long history of working as a Sign Language interpreter, providing professional development activities for the profession, assisted in the development of two state credentialing exams (educational and community) and is currently pursuing her doctorate in Training and Performance Improvement.

LeWana Clark is a Master Mentor and holds a SC:L, provides assessment, interpreter training and egal/court room training throughout the nation and via technology. Her process in lifelong learning process has lead to the practice of scholar and teacher studying together versus the mentor/mentee in the established goals the two pursue.

Don’t miss out!  Register today!  http://arkansasrid.org/biennial.htm

Do you have a special talent you would like to share?
Painting
Baking
Scrapbooking
Photography
Basket making
Quilting
Sewing, etc.
Anything crafted by you would be warmly received!

Do you have an item in your home you would like to donate?
You know what they say,
“One interpreter’s junk is another interpreter’s treasure!”

If you are able to make something or have an item to donate for
the biennial fundraiser, please email
Laney Yates at laney.yates@arkansas.gov
or
Ray James at rajames@ualr.edu

ARID needs YOU!

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks applicants for Interpreter / Transcriber (req #: 688) reporting to the Director of Disability Resource Center, who reports to the Division Chief for Student Development and the Vice Chancellor for Educational and Student Services.

Minimum qualifications include: High school diploma or GED plus one year of college credit; QAST (or equivalent) and interpreting skill level commensurate with postsecondary education setting; five years experience in the field, preferably in higher education; typing speed of at least 60 words per minute; and education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: RID Code of Professional Conduct, ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, organizational skills, communication skills (including public speaking), writing skills, and computer skills (including spreadsheet and word processing). Additional desirable qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in interpreting or related field, and national certification in interpreting. Transcriber training will be provided.

To apply, submit a letter of application (reference req#: 688), resume, transcript, and list three references to: Sharon Downs, Director, Disability Resource Center, 2801 South University Avenue, Donaghey Student Center 103, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204-1099. Electronic submissions are accepted; email sadowns@ualr.edu with req# 688 in subject line or fax to 501-569-8068. For more information visit www.ualr.edu or http://ualr.edu/disability.

UALR is subject to EEO/AA/FOI laws. Persons hired must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Sharon Downs, Director
Disability Resource Center
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 South University Avenue, DSC 103
Little Rock, AR  72204-1099

www.ualr.edu/disability

sadowns@ualr.edu

501.569.8252 (v/t) · 501.766.8575 (mobile) · 501.569.8068 (fax)