Happy New Year from GHID
 
Even though it's not quite 2010 yet, Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf wants you to know that we are already working on a slate of workshops and other events for the New Year. We are very interested in hearing from you about topics you would like to have included.
 
As always, ethical considerations play a big part in your day-to-day work as an Interpreter and we will examine potential workshops regarding ethics since you must have 2.0 CEUs specifically in ethics to satisfy your certification maintenance.
 
Other topics may include medical, legal, or educational settings. Let us hear from you by email at GHID@ghid.tsid.org or by coming to an event and providing your feedback.
 
Hoping your holidays are safe and enjoyable for you, your family, and friends, we look forward to seeing you at this first event of 2010.

  
 
GHID thanks HCC for the use of its facilities at 3100 Main.
 
 
 
 
Legislative Forum planned for Houston
Saturday, January 16, 2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf (GHID) is hosting a Legislative Forum on January 16, 2010.  Presented by Billy Collins, this workshop is a reprise of the forum held in San Antonio in 2009.  If you were unable to attend that event, you may have heard the rave reviews from those who did attend.  This is an opportunity to catch up on what you missed!
  
Have you ever wondered....Who decided that we needed a specific certification to interpret in a Court setting?  And whose idea was it to establish a separate set of qualifications for Medical interpreting?  And while we’re at it, why is it that K-12 interpreters must be certified, but not interpreters working in colleges and universities? 
 
Advocating GHID Legislative Forum January 16, 2010change in policy and legislation is working within an established system in order to create change in organizations, service systems, laws, and policies. Although it is more work, a systems advocacy effort is needed when policies or laws present a problem for a group of individuals and the problem is expected to recur continually. Where this effort is directed depends on the nature of the problem and which organization (or organizations) has authority over the problem area.
  
This workshop will address the stages of systems advocacy and provide participants with the tools to impact public policy and legislative change. Systems advocacy efforts can be demanding and challenging, yet an exciting undertaking. The process requires care, thought, and commitment, but is an endeavor where the payoffs are well worth the effort


When, Where, Who...
DATE/TIME:  Saturday, January 16, 2010, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
PLACE:  Houston Community College (HCC) Adminstration Building
3100 Main, Houston, TX  77002
Conference Center, Room A
 
PRESENTER: Billy Collins - BS and MS, University of Arizona, BEI Master and Court, RID CSC and SC:L
Winner of the 2009 ADARA Legislative Award
 
CEUs: 0.6 approved for BEI and eligible for RID PINRA credits
 
COST: $25.00. 
 
LUNCH: will be provided by GHID while we host a membership meeting.  If you can not attend the workshop, but have an hour to spare in the middle of the day, we welcome you to attend the membership meeting and share lunch with us.  The meeting will start promptly at noon.
 
Registration
On-line, by mail, or in person at the door

If you prefer to register and pay online via PayPal, click here.

If you prefer to pay by check or money order, click here.
 
You may also register and pay at the door on the day of the event.  However, space is limited, so we encourage you to register now and assure yourself a seat at this workshop.