Standing Committee on Communication Access Members
Chair, Ann Ito
Ed Chevy Tamar Lani Dr. Lucy Miller Dr. Lawrence Scadden
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Disability and
Communication
Access Board
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 101
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Phone Numbers:
Oahu: (808) 586-8121 (V/TTY) (808) 586-8129 (Fax)
email: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov
Maui: (808) 984-2400
ext. 6-8121
Kauai: (808) 274-3141
ext. 6-8121
Big Island: (808) 974-4000 ext. 6-8121
Molokai and Lanai:
1(800) 468-4644
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NEW Hawaii Quality Assurance System
Continuing Education Program
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The Disability and Communication Access Board will administer and implement effective February 2012 the new Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) Continuing Education Program. The HQAS Continuing Education Program is available to sign language interpreters who currently hold the HQAS credential. HQAS interpreters have the option to retake the HQAS test or participate in the continuing education program and earn continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain his/her credential for two years.
The purpose of the HQAS Continuing Education Program is to provide interpreters the opportunity to develop and increase knowledge and competency in the interpreting field while maintaining their credential. The interpreter can retake the HQAS to earn a higher competency level or apply for the National Interpreter Certificate (NIC). To participate in the HQAS Continuing Education Program, the application fee is $100.00.
Continuing education units are earned through two types of fields: Professional and General Studies. These studies assure the public that interpreters are trained with the necessary skills to meet the definition of a qualified interpreter under the Americans with Disabilities Act in providing effective communication.
For more information, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist by phone at (808) 447-1397 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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DCAB responds to the U.S. Access Board rule
The DCAB submitted supportive comments to the U.S. Access Board Second Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) - Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards for Section 508.
The U.S. Access Board sought comments regarding the Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines, Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. The draft rule is a continuation of the updating its standards for electronic and information technology, which applies to federal agencies and its guidelines for telecommunications accessibility, which applies to telecommunications manufacturers.
For a copy of the testimony, please contact Communication Access Specialist, Kristine Pagano by email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov or phone, (808) 447-1397.
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Filming Production to Begin in March
The Standing Committee on Communication Access will develop a series of educational online videos about the Americans with Disabilities Act in American Sign Language (ASL).
The Americans with Disabilities Act changed and included requirements that affect people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The online videos with captions will inform them about those changes to become a better advocate.
The first video entitled, "Americans with Disabilities Act Title III - Effective Communication in Medical Settings" will start filming at the end of March.
For more information, please contact DCAB Board member Ed Chevy by email, dcab@doh.hawaii.gov.
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Time to submit your taxes!
The Internal Revenue Services developed a series of videos in American Sign Language (ASL) to educate the Deaf and Hard of Hearing about their services.
To view the ASL videos, please visit the Internal Revenue Services website:
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204170,00.html
The deadline to submit your taxes is Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
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Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS)
The Hawaii Quality Assurance System (HQAS) was established in 2000 and offers sign language interpreters who do not hold national certification an opportunity to obtain credentials valid within and recognized by the State of Hawaii. The next HQAS test is April 9 and 10, 2012. The deadline to apply is March 30, 2012. Two or more candidates who live on the neighbor islands may take the HQAS or HQAS+H test on their respective island. For more information, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist, by phone at (808) 447-1397 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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Job Announcement
Signs of Self (SOS) Independent Living Specialist position is available to applicants who are interested to provide and coordinate supports to enable Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind consumers to live independently. Send resume and letter of interest to Scott O'Neal, Program Director by March 23, 2012 at 1481 South King Street, #54, Honolulu, HI 96814. For more information about job announcement, please contact SOS Program Director, Scott O'Neal by phone, (808) 382-3881 (v/txt) or (808) 442-6449 (vp). |
Calendar of Events
March - June 2012
March 26, 2012
State Holiday: Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day
DCAB office closed
April 6, 2012
State Holiday: Good Friday
DCAB office closed
April 7, 2012
Aloha State Association of the Deaf
GEM Town Hall
Hawaii School for the Deaf and the Blind cafeteria
3440 Leahi Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
10:00 a.m. to 12 noon
For more information, contact Laura Raiola, Corresponding Secretary by email, asadcorsec.hawaii@gmail.com.
April 21, 2012
Special Parent Information Network
"SPIN The Case for Evidence Based"
UH Campus Center
2500 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Website: www.spinhawaii.org
For more information, please contact SPIN by email, spin@doh.hawaii.gov or phone, (808) 586-8126.
May 28, 2012State Holiday: Memorial Day
DCAB office closedJune 11, 2012State Holiday: King Kamehameha I Day DCAB office closed
June 13 to 17, 2012:
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
2012 Region V Conference
"Ohana: Celebrating Our Ties"
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815-3699
To download the conference registration form
or register online, please visit:
http://www.rid.org/conferences/calendar/index.cfm/AID/191StartSelection:0000000199
For more information, please contact
Heather Benjamin
by email, heather.interpreter@gmail.com
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About the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB)
The mission of the DCAB is to advocate and promote the full integration, independence, equal access, and quality of life for persons with disabilities in society.
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