Deaf Heart Interpreting Services, LLC

04/04/2025

MCDHH has partnered with the Missouri State Parks for the first camp for Families with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children! This will be a wonderful opportunity to network with families, learn skills and have a wonderful time! Looking forward to seeing you there! 🤟🪺🐢🗺⛺️

Please see updated link below, as the QR code is unfortunately providing a "deactivation message."
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QyoqxYWELcUkUetcuOF_oVq6WHdHIqXI2B-yX5w1g2w/edit

07/17/2024

For anyone who may be interested,

SignUp
SignUp is a free Google Chrome extension that provides sign language captioning over Disney+ videos. It overlays a small box with a sign language interpreter in the corner of the screen while the movie plays. This allows children who cannot hear or read subtitles or closed captions to watch and enjoy the movie.

SignUp is a free-of-charge Google Chrome Extension that provides sign language interpretation on Disney+ and Netflix videos.

05/01/2024

Upcoming Deaf Awareness Events Hosted by Deaf Inc in St. Louis

Thursday, May 9, 2024 Give STL Day

Friday, May 10, 2024 Interpreted: History Exploration @ Missouri History Museum

Saturday, May 11, 2024 Deaf Teen Club Car Wash @ Wellsprings Church

Friday, May 17, 2024 Interpreted Concert: Music on Main - Dr Zhivegas

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Deaf Awareness Day with St. Louis Battlehawks

Friday, May 31, 2024 ASL Tour @ Pulizter Arts Foundation

Saturday, June 8, 2024 ASL Tour @ Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Friday, June 21, 2024 Interpreted Concert: Music on Main - Fat Pocket

Saturday, July 13, 2024 Deaf Awareness Day with St. Louis CITY SC

Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 Deaf Awareness Day with St. Louis Cardinals

04/28/2024

The Daniel Boone Regional Library has a new resource! 💝

01/22/2024

In case anyone is interested in becoming an interpreter, this would be a helpful workshop series to consider attending.

For all my interpreter colleagues please come and join me!

🌐 Webinar Announcement: Part 1 - History of MCDHH, What is the MICS System, and Certification vs. Licensure (0.1 RID)
📅 Date: January 24
🕒 Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
🔍 Session Highlights:
History of MCDHH: Dive into the rich history of the MCDHH (Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) and explore its evolution over the years.
MICS System: Uncover the intricacies of the MICS and understand its significance in the context of communication services.
Certification vs. Licensure: Gain insights into the distinctions between certification and licensure in the realm of deaf and hard-of-hearing services.
🎓 Why Attend?
This webinar is a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of MCDHH, the MICS System, and the critical differences between certification and licensure. And the cost is… FREE!

🚀 Key Details:
Meeting link: https://stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=me61079fe4413488b46d7f3102f8c9de4

📌 Mark your calendar and be part of this informative journey!
Future offerings:
Part 2: February 28th (0.2 CEUS GS) (What Certifications are available, Conversions/Recognition of Certification & Skill Level Standards)
Part 3: March 27th (0.2 CEUS GS) (CEU requirements, Mentoring Options, and Self-Study)
Part 4: April 24th (0.2 CEUS GS) (Renewals, Complaints against you, Lapses of certification)

Don't miss out on this enlightening experience! We look forward to your virtual presence.

01/12/2024

For those of you interested in educational interpreting, this is a must read!

09/20/2023

If anyone knows of a school that is having a college or career fair this Fall that would like a booth, Deaf Heart Interpreting Services, LLC , and the MO Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing would love to share about American Sign Language Interpreting! 🤟

09/20/2023

For anyone who is interested, or knows of anyone.

*APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED*

We are truly overjoyed by the overwhelming response we’ve received. However, at this time, we have closed the job posts due to the high volume of applications. We appreciate your interest in joining our team and encourage you to keep an eye on our future job openings.

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DeafLEAD is thrilled to announce that we are expanding all three of our crisis lines! We are now hiring for part-time and full-time videophone crisis counselors. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an incredible team and make a difference!

There are multiple positions available for passionate individuals to join our team. If you are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on people’s lives, this opportunity is for you!

Crisis Counselor training will take place from October 10th to 23rd (excluding weekends).

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06/01/2023

This is a big step forward for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Missouri 🤟

https://www.newstribune.com/news/2023/may/24/bill-would-set-developmental-standards-for/?fbclid=IwAR10qKxvwYuuAlhSaQUna1KxOrZ_9d6JSfNJNwMt-uEA4wPs51NeXMKmavg_aem_th_AS9R57zBAAjkDgcfnCYjPxyZ_FYyjKeXCqd8jmXqOEGyjpa7GuN8c3MiWvhc2gqO-IQ

Deaf and hard-of-hearing Missourians are hoping the governor signs a bill that, among other education-related provisions, would provide parents of deaf children with resources to prepare their kids for kindergarten.

03/22/2023

This happens more than people know. I hope this family wins and changes are made for the better for all students.

Miguel Perez, a deaf student, brought home solid grades for years. Months before graduation, his parents learned he wouldn't receive a diploma.