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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Medical Terminology Course for
Sign Language Interpreters
The Disability and Communication Access Board sponsored a sixteen (16) hour course entitled, "Medical Terminology for Sign Language Interpreters" on October 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2013 at the Ward Warehouse, Building D, Kakaako Conference Room in Honolulu, Hawaii.
DCAB welcomed the instructor, Sally Pestana, who is a
professor of health sciences at Kapiolani Community College. She has taught the secrets of learning medical technology for 30 years. Sally has an excellent reputation for making medical terminology both fun and interesting. The course was designed to decrease the intimidation an interpreter may feel when interpreting medical terms.
Twenty-five (25) sign language interpreters participated in the course. The course received high praises through evaluations and many expressed a desire for another medical terminology training in the future. Two (2) medical terminology trainings on surgical procedures and role play scenarios with a deaf patient and doctor were suggested.
The DCAB would like to thank the Hawaii Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. for providing pupus during the training breaks.
For more information about the training, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist by phone, (808) 447-1397 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov.
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American Sign Language Videos
In addition to the DCAB produced films, there will be changes to the website, www.dcabasl.com to include links from other websites that focuses on educating the community about effective communication and access to programs and services.
For more information, please contact Communication Access Specialist Kristine Pagano by email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov. |
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Hawaii Quality Assurance System
Continuing Education Program
The Disability and Communication Access Board administers the 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.
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. 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.
Since its inception, the HQAS Continuing Education Program has nineteen (19) interpreters participating in the program. The first cycle of the program will end on November 30, 2013. A new two-year cycle will begin January 1, 2014. The DCAB appreciates the 19 local interpreters participating in the program to maintain their credential and to increase their knowledge and competency in the interpreting field. DCAB will continue to support and provide workshops for CEU opportunities and is encouraged by the positive responses from the interpreter community. |
Professional Development Workshops for
Sign Language Interpreters
The Disability and Communication Access Board will sponsor another medical terminology and anatomy training for sign language interpreters on January 10 and 11, 2014. Topics include, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Ethics/Informed Consent, and Medical Terminology and Anatomy.
The January workshops will be provided by Todd Agan who is the Lead Designated Interpreter for the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He is also an adjunct professor in the interpreter-training program at San Antonio College.
Sign language interpreters are in for treat as his workshops will be presented in American Sign Language (ASL).
The January trainings will be held at the Ward Warehouse, Building D, Kakaako Conference Room, 2nd floor, 1050 Ala Moana Boulevard in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Free parking is available in the parking garage, levels 3 and up. Parking in stalls in front of shops is prohibited.
DCAB would like to thank the Hawaii Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. for their co-sponsorship to provide pupus.
Continuing education units will be provided to 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 about the workshops or to register by December 1, 2013, please contact Communication Access Specialist Kristine Pagano by email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov. |
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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 2014 test schedule are:
February 3 and 4, 2014
Deadline to apply is January 3, 2014
April 21 and 22, 2014
Deadline to apply is March 10, 2014 Two or more candidates who live on the neighbor islands may take the HQAS or HQAS+H test on their respective island, pending available funding. Congratulations to the following interpreters who recently received their HQAS credentials. Kimberly Duncan, Level IV Keith Sena, Level IV
For more information, please contact Kristine Pagano, Communication Access Specialist, by phone at (808) 447-1397 or email, kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov. |
November 19, 2013
Disability and Communication Access Board
Standing Committee on Communication Access Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Queen Liliuokalani Center for Student Services
Ground Floor, Room 012
2600 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
For more information, please contact Kristine Pagano by phone, (808) 447-1397 or email,
kristine.pagano@doh.hawaii.gov November 28, 2013 State Holiday: Thanksgiving DCAB office closed December 25, 2013 State Holiday: Christmas DCAB office closed
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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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