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2005-2010 RSA Regional Grant (#H160A050006)

The DO IT Center, in partnership with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was selected to serve, train, maintain and increase interpreter competencies in areas through the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Mid-America Regional Interpreter Education (MARIE) Center. This center serves 11 states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.

MARIE Activities

Lending Library
The DO IT Center has a Lending Library for working and aspiring interpreters who are either currently enrolled in DO IT Center classes and/or live in one of the states of the RSA Mid-America Region. Interpreters striving to improve their interpreting and/or communication skills are invited to use these materials. .

RID CEU Support
The Center supports interpreters and sponsors in completing the paperwork required for RID's required continuing education activities.

Online Programs

The RSA-MARIE project is currently (2006-2007) co-sponsoring these programs to reduce the tuition costs.

Diagnostic Assessment and Skills Training Series
This three semester online program is designed for interpreters who wish to improve their ASL and interpreting skills.

Legal Interpreting Training Program (LITP)
This four semester online program is designed for interpreters who wish to work in the legal system. The program offers 21 RID CEU's, 14 college credits.

Contact: DO IT Center
Last Updated: March 14, 2006