This is a large part of why we chose CI for our daughter. She needs every communication avenue that we can provide for her. This story hits close to home...
Full text: Is anybody listening?
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Kaufman said she was told by director of Special Services LuAnn Glaser there are no interpreters in the area.
"We advertised for interpreters, and I have made phone calls to different places," she said. "I have not been able to find people within a 90-mile radius who have their interpreter license. We have not had anyone contact us when we advertised because licensed interpreters are not out there."
"I don't feel that's my problem," Kaufman said. "That's her (problem). I told her I'd be willing to have a temporary interpreter with Jaycob, or I would plan to have one in the future, but I still got shot down. All they keep saying is Jaycob's main communication is going to be through speaking, and in all honesty, Jaycob's main way of communication is going to be through the way Jaycob feels comfortable speaking."
Kaufman said her goal is to get Jaycob an interpreter to help the learning process.
Glaser agreed there is a shortage of licensed interpreters in the area, but added the school district has been trying to look for one.
Full text: Is anybody listening?
Excerpts:
Kaufman said she was told by director of Special Services LuAnn Glaser there are no interpreters in the area.
"We advertised for interpreters, and I have made phone calls to different places," she said. "I have not been able to find people within a 90-mile radius who have their interpreter license. We have not had anyone contact us when we advertised because licensed interpreters are not out there."
"I don't feel that's my problem," Kaufman said. "That's her (problem). I told her I'd be willing to have a temporary interpreter with Jaycob, or I would plan to have one in the future, but I still got shot down. All they keep saying is Jaycob's main communication is going to be through speaking, and in all honesty, Jaycob's main way of communication is going to be through the way Jaycob feels comfortable speaking."
Kaufman said her goal is to get Jaycob an interpreter to help the learning process.
Glaser agreed there is a shortage of licensed interpreters in the area, but added the school district has been trying to look for one.