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NASA Adds ASL Interpretation to Exploration Science Forum
This will be the first time that the NASA has made this accessible to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities by adding ASL interpreters to this virtual event. Midwest Language Services, LLC, in cooperation with its network of interpreters, will provide interpretation for this event.
We have an exciting announcement to share with you about an upcoming historic event. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) will be hosting the 2021 NASA Exploration Science Forum & European Lunar Symposium July 20-23, 2021 as a virtual meeting.
According to their website, “This conference will bring together scientists from around the world to focus on science which enables human and robotic exploration, and science enabled by human exploration as relates to the target bodies of the Moon, Near Earth Asteroids, and moons of Mars.”
This will be the first time that the organizers have made this accessible to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communities by adding ASL interpreters to this virtual event. Midwest Language Services, LLC, in cooperation with its network of interpreters, will provide interpretation for this event.
The meeting is open to the pubic and the talks can get a bit technical. All are welcome. Please be sure to turn off your video and microphone if you decide to attend. Questions may be asked using the chat feature.
To register, visit https://lunarscience.arc.nasa.gov/nesfels2021/
Job Opportunity for Deaf Community and Others
Arrow Container, a rapidly expanding, family owned, corrugated manufacturer, is seeking Light Assembly Team Members at their Eastside Indianapolis warehouse location to assist with driving their processes and production capabilities forward. Positions will begin as temporary with possibility of coming on company payroll (including pay increase and benefits) based on performance. Starting wage for the position is $10.00/hr.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Assemble corrugated products to customer specifications utilizing glue and hand tools as required according to the specific project
- Set up jobs properly to achieve the quickest and most efficient assemblies
- Keep work area clean and safe according to 5S quality standards
Necessary Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to make a strong individual contribution while functioning as part of a team
- Must excel in a fast paced ever changing environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
- Stand for an entire 8-10-hour shift
- Frequent bending and twisting
- Dexterity Skills
There is someone on staff who is an American Sign Language / ASL interpreter.
CONTACT KARA FOR DETAILS. (See her contact info below.)
Please do not contact Midwest Language Services regarding this job opportunity. We are sharing this for Arrow Container.
Thank you.
Kara Schnaus, HR Generalist,
kschnaus@arrowcontainer.com
317-882-6444 ext.2441
Now Interviewing Freelance and Staff Interpreters
We are looking for linguists who are not only bilingual, but who have a minimum of five years of experience in any of the following: conference interpreting, interpreting for appointments, audits, or other interpreting experience. Education at an accredited university is preferred along with certification and additional training beyond the university.
Have you studied interpreting, received certification, or have many years of professional interpreting experience? Please send your résumé and cover letter to Midwest Language Services, LLC for consideration.
Thank you.