ICRID/RID Announcements
Last Updated August 20, 2010
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ICRID/RID Announcements
Last Updated August 20, 2010 |
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ALERT!! Notice from our Region III representative: As our Region III Representative, there is something happening that I think you should be aware of. It involves a serious scam that is actually targeting Sign Language interpreters. The perpetrators are contacting interpreters under the auspices of hiring them to interpret for an event, conference or function. Once contact is established, interpreters are receiving advance payment for services, often in amounts above and beyond what was initially discussed. These may come in the form of checks or money orders. Then at some point, the hiring entity will send the interpreter a message stating they are sorry for the "overpayment" asking them to go ahead and cash those into their accounts and just wire the money back to the so-called company. This is a scam. Please DO NOT cash any of these over-payments from anyone. 1) If you cash those money orders or checks into your account, then they can lawfully gain access to your name, which bank you use and your account number. 2) These "over-payments" are actually stolen money orders or fake checks. Once discovered, then it will be your bank account that the funds will be deducted, leaving you in the hole, and the "cash" that you wired back to the company is long gone. Normally, I do not forward these types of emails to everyone, but since it has affected people we know and work with, and it is specifically directed to our profession, I thought it prudent to let you know. Leandra Williams |
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M E M O R A N D U M FROM: Pat Mapes, Director DATE: June 30, 2010 SUBJECT: Update on Educational Interpreter (EI) Certification and Renewal As of July 1, 2010 the Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) of FSSA will no longer maintain the Educational Interpreter program. This means that DHHS will no longer review new applications or applications for renewal, nor maintain record of CEUs. This responsibility has been shifted to Office of Educator Licensing in the Department of Education (DOE). However, the legislation transferring this responsibility does not give DOE legal authority to certify EIs until July 1, 2011. Since the Office of Educator Licensing is not able to process new EI certificates or renewals until July 1, 2011 we suggest EIs and employers to treat any certificate expiring between 7/1/10 and 6/30/11 as extended until such time as the DOE’s authority to issue and renew EI certification becomes effective on 7/1/11. During the intervening year, the DOE will create an EI application process and the Professional Standards Advisory Board will review and promulgate EI certification standards, which is a responsibility given to the board by the legislature. The board is currently working with the Indiana Educational Interpreters’ Task Force, and as the development of standards moves forward through the rule promulgation process there will be opportunities for public review and input. Updates will be posted on our website. If you have questions, please email Risa Regnier at rregnier@doe.in.gov |
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