2006-2007 Members of the (ISAC)
Jeanne Bonnes
Iris Boshes
Donna Ellis
Joy Harris
Mary Hesser
Lillian Hoshauer
Rebecca Ledder
Susan Murray
Bud Schrader
Charlotte Schwartz

 

 


Purpose and Criteria of ISAC

  • Provide advice, support and problem solving – use collective expertise to solve problems and issues brought to the committee by staff and subcontractors. For example:
    • Develop new policies or procedures to improve service operations.
    • Assist with issues by research, contact with other service providers and sharing experiences.
  • Identify and develop new services to fill service gaps – staff or committee members can bring ideas about how to enhance services. For example:
    • Expand to new geographic area
    • Add different communication technology
  • Identify training issues and ideas – staff or committee members can bring up areas of skill training for interpreters or Deaf and hard of hearing consumers. For example:
    • Workshop ideas such as “How to advocate for an interpreter”
    • New formats like study groups or mentoring
    • CEU programs
  • Review grievances and complaints – the committee may be part of a grievance procedure. For example:
    • Complaint or grievance is directed to either the IRD Manager or the Executive Director.
    • If not satisfied with the response, the person with the complaint goes to the committee.
    • If the committee supports the staff, the complaint ends there. If the committee and staff disagree, the complaint goes to the DHCC Board.

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Composition of the Advisory Committee
Number of Members: 8 -11 members
Categories of Members:

  • DHCC Staff – up to 3 (e. g. IRD staff and Executive Director)
  • Interpreters – 4 to 8 with minimum of 2 Deaf interpreters
  • DHCC Board member – 1 (To serve as liaison between the committee and Board)

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Membership Criteria

  • All Members
    • Commitment to attend all meetings
    • Good organization and administrative skills
    • Clear communicator
    • Objective
    • In addition to the criteria for all members, at least two of the interpreters should have previous board or committee experience.
  • Interpreter Members
    • 1 - 3 Pre-certified Interpreters
      • One with 5 or more years of experience
      • One with less than 5 years of experience
      • Active with DHCC, accepting 5 to 8 assignments a month
    • 2 - 3 Certified Interpreters
      • At least one with 5 or more years of experience
      • At least one with less than 5 years of experience
      • At least one who is fully certified
      • Active with DHCC, accepting 5 to 8 assignments a month

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Selection Process

  • DHCC advertises criteria widely and asks for nominations. Nominees must be asked if they agree to stand before their names are submitted. Committee and Board members are encouraged to nominate individuals.
  • A selection committee, approved by the Board, reviews the nominations and selects the members.

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Minutes of the Meeting
Minutes of the meeting are approved by the committee and submitted to the Board.

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Confidentiality
Information distributed and discussed prior to or at the meetings is confidential unless otherwise noted and should be protected by each committee member.

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Membership Term

  • Membership is for a three-year term with one renewable, consecutive term.
  • Members may leave for one year and be considered for a new term.
  • The Executive Director may fill vacancies during a term.

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