Welcome to the Connecticut Chapter of the IMIA. The IMIA's goal is for all IMIA Chapters to flourish to meet all the needs of the members of each region. While the IMIA is international it believes in the 'Think Global, Act Local' motto. We will have periodic conference calls to allow members in this region to network and find ways to advance the profession together in the region. Please email your representative with ideas, issues, and topics that you think should be discussed. The IMIA believes that organizing an IMIA Symposium each year in each state should be a key goal of the Chapter. If you are willing to volunteer to assist, please let your representative know.
 
Events
To find or post medical interpreting conferences or events in Connecticut go to:
http://www.imiaweb.org/events/default.asp
 
Trainings
To find or post trainings and workshops in Connecticut go to:
http://www.imiaweb.org/education/trainingnotices.asp.
 
Interpreters
To find IMIA members in Connecticut go to:
http://www.imiaweb.org/corporate/find.asp
 
Corporate Members
To find IMIA Corporate members in Connecticut go to:
http://www.imiaweb.org/corporate/corporatememberdirectory.asp
 

Medicaid Reinbursment for Medical Interperters in CT
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2013/TOB/H/2013HB-06367-R00-HB.htm


Connecticut Participates in National Certification Program for Medical Interpreters (article in Spanish):
http://www.registroct.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=20329490&BRD=2702&PAG=461&dep


Connecticut: Concern grows over funding for interpreter services
Connecticut, USA (WFSB): There is growing concern over a translation program losing its funding in Hartford. The Hispanic Health Council said more and more woman need the services they provide when it comes to dealing with cancer. Every week, women from all over Hartford and all over Latin America gather to support one another inside 175 Main St. in Hartford.

For more information, please visit:  www.wfsb.com/news/22241425/detail.html

New England Translators Association
http://www.netaweb.org/

Connecticut General Statutes 19a-490i - Interpreter services and linguistic access in acute care hospitals
http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/connecticut/ct-laws/connecticut_statutes_19a-490i

The Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (CDHI) provides “certified” Sign Language Interpreting services to the community on a fee for service basis, 24 hours per, seven (7) days a week. CDHI monitors an Interpreter Registry. All interpreters for the deaf and/or hard of hearing receiving reimbursement for services provided in State must register with the CDHI Interpreting Department (registration forms are available by request). All ASL interpreters working in Connecticut must be “certified” by a nationally recognized board. http://www.cdhi.ct.gov/cdhi/cwp/view.asp?a=2684&Q=319094


Center for Medicare Advocacy Testimony
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2011/APPdata/Tmy/2011HB-06380-R000304-DSS-Elimination%20of%20Medical%20Interpreter%20Services%20Under%20Medicaid--TMY.PDF

Health Interpreters Needed In Connecticut But Funding Unavailable
http://ctwatchdog.com/2011/08/16/health-interpreters-needed-in-ct-but-funding-unavailable


Connecticut General Statute Mandating Interpreter Registration (For ASL Interpreters)

Sec. 46a-33a. Registration of persons providing interpreting services.
(a) For the purposes of this section:

(1) "Interpreting" means the translating or transliterating of English concepts to specialized vocabulary used by a person who is deaf or hard of hearing or means the translating of a deaf or hard of hearing person's specialized vocabulary to English concepts. Specialized vocabulary concepts include, but are not limited to, the use of American sign language, English-based sign language, cued speech, oral transliterating and information received tactually;

(2) "Legal setting" means any criminal or civil action involving the Superior Court or its agents, any investigation conducted by a duly authorized law enforcement agency, employment related hearings and appointments requiring the presence of an attorney;

(3) "Medical setting" means medical related situations including mental health treatment, psychological evaluations, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention and appointments or treatment requiring the presence of a doctor or nurse; and

(4) "Educational setting" means a school or other educational institution, including elementary, high school and post-graduation schools where interpretive services are provided to a student.

(b) Commencing October 1, 1998, and annually thereafter, all persons providing interpreting services shall register with the Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Such registration shall be on a form prescribed or furnished by the commission and shall include the registrant's name, address, phone number, place of employment as interpreter and interpreter certification or credentials. Commencing July 1, 2001, and annually thereafter, the commission shall issue identification cards for those who register in accordance with this section.

(c) On and after July 1, 2001, no person shall provide interpreting services unless such person is registered with the commission according to the provisions of this section and (1) has passed the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf written generalist test and holds a level three certification provided by the National Association of the Deaf and documents the achievement of two continuing education units per year for a maximum of five years of commission-approved training, (2) has passed the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf written generalist test and is a graduate of an accredited interpreter training program and documents the achievement of two continuing education units per year for a maximum of five years of commission-approved training, (3) holds a level four certification or higher from the National Association of the Deaf, (4) holds certification by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (5) for situations requiring an oral interpreter only, holds oral certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (6) for situations requiring a cued speech transliterator only, holds certification from the National Training, Evaluation and Certification Unit and has passed the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf written generalist test, or (7) holds a reverse skills certificate or is a certified deaf interpreter under the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf.

(d) On and after July 1, 2001, no person shall provide interpreting services in a medical setting unless such person is registered with the commission according to the provisions of this section and holds (1) a comprehensive skills certificate from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (2) a certificate of interpretation or a certificate of transliteration from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (3) a level four certification from the National Association of the Deaf, (4) a reverse skills certificate or is a certified deaf interpreter under the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, (5) for situations requiring an oral interpreter only, oral certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or (6) for situations requiring a cued speech transliterator only, certification from the National Training, Evaluation and Certification Unit and has passed the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf written generalist test.

(e) No person shall provide interpreting services in a legal setting unless such person is registered with the commission according to the provisions of this section and holds (1) a comprehensive skills certificate from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (2) a certificate of interpretation and a certificate of transliteration from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, (3) a level five certification from the National Association of the Deaf, (4) a reverse skills certificate or is a certified deaf interpreter under the National Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, (5) for situations requiring an oral interpreter only, oral certification from the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or (6) for situations requiring a cued speech transliterator only, certification from the National Training, Evaluation and Certification Unit and has passed the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf written generalist test.

(f) The requirements of this section shall apply to persons who receive compensation for the provision of interpreting services and include those who provide interpreting services as part of their job duties.

(g) The provisions of subsection (c) of this section shall not apply to any person providing interpreting services in an educational setting until July 1, 2003.

 

Language Access: United States Department of Justice Language Access informative presentation, please click on the link below to view.

http://www.justice.gov/crt/pressroom/videos.php?group=2

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State Chapter Chair and Vice Chair Positions Vacant

Chairperson Responsibilities:
- To represent the IMIA members in the division/committee
- To promote the profession and the IMIA organization to their division/committee members
- Act as a liaison between the IMIA committee/division members with the IMIA Board of Directors
- Moderate periodic conference calls with members of their division/committee (could be monthly, bimonthly or quarterly)
- To attend periodic IMIA Chairpersons meetings via conference call
- To moderate our yearly Division/Committee face-to-face meeting at IMIA conference or designate an adequate moderator
- To agree to a term of three years concurrent with Board elections
- Update the specific division/committee webpage on IMIA website with information relevant to the initiatives of that division/committee interests
- Other initiatives as deemed necessary for the specific needs of each committee/division
- Chairpersons receive mentoring, assistance, and support to accomplish their goals, by counting on a Chairperson Liaison and also by the Executive Director and the Administrator of the IMIA
 

Responsibilities of Vice-Chair:
- To assist the chair in all the tasks listed for chair as required, including chairing a meeting for the chapter should the chair not be able to attend.
- To assume the duties of the Chairperson when the chairperson is not present or available
- To apply for the chairperson position when the chairperson ends their term

Qualifications: Same as Chair

To Apply Please See Requirements for IMIA Representation:  

http://www.imiaweb.org/uploads/docs/Requirements_for_IMIA_Representation.pdf.

Please Note:
Only one letter of recommendation is required for vice-chairs, not two.