The Interpreting Standards Board was created under Public Act 25-144. Under this legislation, the ISB has several key responsibilities that will guide the work ahead, including:
- Setting statewide education, training, and certification standards for interpreters across community, educational, legal, and medical settings;
- This Includes specialized training for interpreters who work with specific populations, like individuals who are DeafBlind;
- Establishing operational standards for organizations and providers supplying interpreting services;
- Expanding and promoting interpreter access to educational, training, and credentialing opportunities to grow the pool of interpreters in the state; and
- Receiving and reviewing complaints related to interpreter conduct or noncompliance with state standards.
Current Members
- Doreen Simons, Deaf Community
- Lisa Flaherty-Vaughn, DeafBlind Community
- Belinda Heller-Koval, Hard of Hearing Community
- Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo, Hearing Community
- Susan Pedersen, Deaf Interpreter
- Linda Pelletier, Hearing Interpreter
- Dr. Harvey Corsen, CAD
- Cherry Byrnes, DBAC
- Nick Dionne, CRID
Meeting Minutes and Agendas
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