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When

Thursday, December 10, 2020
3pm-5pm

The New Mexico
Commission for Deaf
& Hard of Hearing

Providing effective leadership, education, advocacy, and programs to reduce barriers to the social, economic, educational, cultural, and intellectual well-being of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind New Mexicans and their families, friends, and colleagues.

Upcoming Board Meeting

Where

Zoom and YouTube

When

Thursday, March 7, 2024
3:00pm.

The public can watch the meeting livestream on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpVQQsdO7mI

The previous meeting held Thursday, December 14, 2023 can be accessed at this link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXvDvcbFRNM

Upcoming Events

    Mar
    29
    Fri
    NMCDHH Offices Closed – Seasonal Observances
    Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

    NMCDHH offices will close at noon on Friday, March 29. We will respond to messages on Monday, April 1.

    Apr
    1
    Mon
    Apprentice Applications Due
    Apr 1 all-day

    NMCDHH Interpreter Apprentice Program wants you for FY 25!

    The New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Apprenticeship Program is a part time, paid 12-month program designed to help interpreters develop their tools and knowledge to effectively interpret in a variety of scenarios and to prepare for a national level interpreter assessment. This program is not limited to recent graduates of an interpreter training program but is open to all interpreters who are eligible for a New Mexico Provisional Interpreter License.  The FY 25 program will run July 2024 to June 2025.

    What are some of the benefits?

    • Paid opportunities for observation, professional development, and interpreting
    • A personalized professional development plan that meets your skills where they are and grows as you hone those skills
    • One-on-one mentoring with a certified mentor
    • Work with a peer group of apprentices in structured opportunities to develop your skills in theoretical and practical interpreting
    • Work with a diverse Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff who are generous with feedback
    • Interpret in a variety of high register and interactive assignments
    • Learn how to use and apply Demand Control Schema to your work for effective, ethical decision-making
    • Prepare for a national level interpreter assessment
    • Receive the opportunity to contract with the Commission after successfully completing the apprenticeship

    Applications will be due no later than 2:00 pm MST on Monday April 1, 2024, with interviews to follow.

    For questions or to receive an application packet please contact Jessica Eubank, Communication Development Specialist, at Jessica.Eubank@cdhh.nm.gov

    Please Note, this apprenticeship is not designed to be full time interpreting work. Selected apprentices will be expected to establish other interpreting contracts in addition to this program.

    Apprenticeship Recruiting Flyer FY 25

    Apr
    2
    Tue
    NMCDHH Booth – Chaparral
    Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

    NMCDHH will have a booth with information about our agency and the services we provide at the Casa De Peregrinos Food Pantry.

    Location: St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church

    Address: 568 E. Lisa Dr., Chaparral, NM 88081

    Apr
    3
    Wed
    Las Cruces NM – NMCDHH Booth – Career Fair
    Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

    NMCDHH will have a booth with information about our agency and the services we provide at the Doña Ana Community College Spring Career Fair

    Location: Doña Ana Community College Espina Campus Commons Area

    Address: 3400 S. Espina Street, Las Cruces, NM 88003

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    Outreach and Presentations

    If you would like to invite us to have a booth at an event you are hosting, please send the information to nmcdhh.info@cdhh.nm.gov.  We also offer free presentations on a variety of topics.  Visit our Community Education page to learn more and request a presentation.

    Community Education

    Current Issues

    COVID-19 Resources

    We have an extensive list of resources related to COVID-19 on this page.

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