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What does this program do?
Provides funding for sign language interpreters for 12-step and peer mentor program meetings
Who is it for?
Deaf individuals, Peer mentor organizations
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Contact ASLIS with the details (date, time, location) of the support group meeting, and the referral team will work with you to confirm an interpreter for the meeting (subject to availability).
What does this program do?
Provides funding for ASL Interpreters for funerals, memorials, or graveside services
Who is it for?
Entities providing or individuals participating Funerals, Memorial Services, or Graveside Services needing communication access.
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Contact ASLIS with the details (date, time, location) of the Funeral/Memorial Service, and the referral team will work with you to confirm an interpreter for the event (subject to availability).
What does this program do?
Quarterly stipends for interpreters relocating to Greater MN for work
Who is it for?
Working Interpreters
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Applications for this program can be submitted by filling out the [Relocation Stipend Program Application]. To maintain eligibility for the program, an individual must continue to reside in Greater MN and work at least 30 hours per quarter to continue receiving a stipend.
Eligibility applies to new interpreters who have graduated from an Interpreter Training Program within the past 5 years and are residing in Greater MN.
Special considerations can be made to maintain eligibility for individuals living in areas with insufficient amounts of work available to novice interpreters.
What does this program do?
Earn CEUs through live or self-paced workshops
Who is it for?
All Interpreters
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Interpreters can attend Grant-sponsored workshops for free by inputting a unique code, which serves to waive the registration fee. Available opportunities can be found in the following locations:
What does this program do?
Provides funding for ASL Interpreters for funerals, memorials, or graveside services
Who is it for?
Entities providing or individuals participating Funerals, Memorial Services, or Graveside Services needing communication access.
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Contact ASLIS with the details (date, time, location) of the Funeral/Memorial Service, and the referral team will work with you to confirm an interpreter for the event (subject to availability).
What does this program do?
Funding to build or improve interpreting skills in a specific area
Who is it for?
Certified Interpreters
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Applications for conferences and/or specialty trainings can be completed by filling out the [Specialized Learning Support Application]. If accepted, the applicant must submit proof of RID CEUs earned and provide proof of payment for the event expenses associated with event attendance requested in the application.
What does this program do?
Funding for interpreting skill development in specific settings
Who is it for?
Certified Interpreters
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Applications to participate in the practicum can be submitted by filling out the [Supervised Practicum Experience Application]. If accepted, the practicum interpreter will be offered work in the desired growth area, or can provide ASLIS with specific job opportunities for which they would like to be considered. The practicum interpreter can utilize a mixture of observation and hands-up time under the supervision of an experienced interpreter. Both the practicum interpreter and the supervising interpreter will be compensated for their work up to 25 hours per fiscal year.
What does this program do?
Paid freelance opportunities for Non-Certified Interpreters
Who is it for?
Non-Certified Interpreters
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Non-certified interpreters can receive supervised freelance work in a variety of settings. Participants are eligible to receive up to 25 hours of supervised work with a certified, experienced interpreter. Both non-certified interpreters and supervising interpreters will be compensated for their work.
Applications to participate in the practicum can be submitted by filling out the [Apprenticeship Application]. If accepted, the apprentice will be offered work which aligns with their desired growth areas and schedule. The apprentice can utilize a mixture of observation and hands-up time under the supervision of an experienced interpreter. Both the apprentice and the supervising interpreter will be compensated for their work up to 25 hours per fiscal year.
As an important note, in order to accept work as an apprentice, an interpreter must complete an evaluation and establish a contract with ASLIS. In order to do so, please email info@aslis.com
What does this program do?
Opportunities for skill development and application in simulated environments
Who is it for?
Non-Certified Interpreters
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Individuals who wish to participate in the Skills Lab can complete the [Skills Lab Application] form. Participants will receive the opportunity to interpret simulated scenarios in a controlled environment. Participants will gain the opportunity to discuss their interpreting work and they decisions they made, while observing others doing the same. They will do this while receiving feedback and support from experienced mentors.
What does this program do?
Stipend for interpreters providing internship supervision
Who is it for?
Certified Interpreters
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Interpreters who serve as hosts for interns within S.H.I.P. are eligible to receive a portion of a $1,500 stipend, divided among the other internship hosts. The stipend is divided among the group of hosts, based on a percentage of hours worked.
Certified Interpreters who wish to be considered as a potential supervisor should email stategrants@aslis.com.
Interpreters who live in Greater Minnesota. This is defined as anywhere in Minnesota that is not in the following counties: Anoka, Dakota, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington.
Deaf Interpreters & Certified Deaf Interpreters who live and work in Minnesota. You can live anywhere in MN, and you do not need to be certified to be eligible.
Interpreters who perform at least 30 hours of work in Greater Minnesota locations. The hours are calculated as total job hours plus half of travel time.
Time credited is calculated per job using the following formula: (total time at the job) plus (1/2 of travel time). You may also count time allocated for jobs that were cancelled billable. For example, in January-March Jane Doe had three jobs:
Total time credited for these jobs would be 3 + 4 + 18 = 25 hours. Jane combines that with the 10 hours she has with ASLIS to achieve a total of 35 hours in the quarter. That means Jane will be eligible for GMN programs in April-June.
If you have enough hours worked through ASLIS, we will notify you at the beginning of each quarter that you are eligible. If you do not have enough hours through ASLIS, you can fill out an Eligibility Request Form to document your hours worked in Greater Minnesota.
All above Greater MN programs are provided by ASLIS and supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services: Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services Division.
