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Please save the date for an event honoring Lisa on January 21st, 2023. Also, please send any photos or videos sharing your sentiments to secretary@naobidc.org

Transcript: 
We are heartbroken to have learned this past week that our inaugural president, Lisa Weems has passed away. We say goodbye to our dear friend, colleague, pioneer and family member. The world will long remember her as a legend, a champion for those who had none, a lion of advocacy for Black and Brown interpreters all over the US, and a cornerstone- building up Black Deaf communities all around the world. 

Those of us who loved her, and ache with her passing, knew Lisa Weems as Mama Weems, General, Mrs. Lisa, or “yes ma’am” (if you were lucky enough to get her pearls of wisdom). She was a strong yet tender presence in any room. 

As we mourn the loss of such an amazing and loving person we celebrate her life and legacy as a trail blazer and a kind soul. She was a wife, mentor, friend, mother to the village, family and confidant. Our Mama Weems will be greatly missed, but leaves behind a legacy of dreams and aspirations for the rest of us to fulfill.

Dear Interpreter colleagues,

We, Kenton Myers and Gloshanda Lawyer (of Myers & Lawyer), are currently in the recruitment phase of our research project titled "Assessing Underrepresented Interpreting Communities in the US”. We are looking for interpreter participants who identify as:

• Black, Indigenous, People of Color/Non-white

• Spoken language and/or sign language interpreter

• Actively working in the United States

If you would like to learn more and/or participate, click here. This link will take you to the questionnaire. Upon receiving your responses, we will follow up with you to confirm your participation in 1 of the 7 live focus groups that will be held virtually. Feel free to share this email and link with people/groups you think might be interested. Thank you for your time and consideration. 

Recruitment Video in ASL: https://youtu.be/JJINurZGG4k

Black Multilingual Researchers and Interpreters 

www.myersandlawyer.com

Jan Nishimura's Funeral Service Info:

July 29, 2022 @ 11 am

Floris United Methodist Church 

13600 Frying Pan Road Herndon VA 20171

Reception to follow

https://youtu.be/Jm2nw2vUEyk

The Center for the Assessment of Sign Language Interpretation is seeking to hire a Testing Manager to help oversee the testing process. For more details, please visit:

https://www.casli.org/.../13/casli-testing-manager-position/

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The Abrams for Governor campaign announced a new position for a full time American Sign Language Interpreter. The position, one of the first on a political campaign in the nation, will aid the campaign in interpreting services for both in-person and virtual events.

Location In or near Atlanta, Georgia

https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/staceyabrams/jobs/2366212/GA-Georgia/Atlanta/ASL-Interpreter?emci=43fc94da-1fd2-ec11-b656-281878b8c32f&emdi=1177f7cc-25d2-ec11-b656-281878b8c32f&ceid=847126&fbclid=IwAR3HJpwWfLjnHB8rFAk5FBtEAIvNFhZPhYm4qoAb50sbFfBdeuTMVoau8Gs

"Are you good at figuring out ethical dilemmas? We are seeking an Ethical Practices System Specialist.

Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@rid.org

Apply today!"