This training is designed for American Sign Language (ASL) and other language interpreters who will work with Public Information Officers (PIOs), Joint Information Systems (JIS), and Joint Information Centers (JICs). Emergency Response Interpreters provide certified American Sign Language and other language interpreting services and language translation to shelters, local assistance centers, local disaster recovery centers, and media/press conferences.
By the end of this course American Sign Language Interpreters will understand their roles when working with Emergency management Public Information Officers, and Public Information Officers will understand the importance and methods of working with Interpreters to ensure effective communication with the community during an emergency or disaster.
Who Should Attend?
Public Information Officers
American Sign Language interpreters
Media Partners
Those involved in their local/regional Joint Information Center/System
Other partner agencies that communicate with community members before, during, and after disasters
Virtual - Zoom Platform
When:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MT
Where: