DHHC Specialized Interpreting Training

The State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (DHHC527) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $1,500.00 to Teri Hedding on April 24, 2026, with completion scheduled for April 27, 2026. The contract procures specialized interpreting training consisting of three contact hours of instruction designed for currently licensed Deaf sign language interpreters and individuals who have completed the required 16-hour training or passed the Illinois Department of Human Services Deaf Interpreter Knowledge Based Test.

The training curriculum is structured as an interactive, hands-on program intended to enhance skill development and promote collaboration through a team-based approach that includes both Deaf and hearing interpreters. All training delivered under this contract must comply with the continuing education requirements specified in Section 1515.80 of the Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 Rules. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office Standard Terms and Conditions and Standard Illinois Certifications, which establish mandatory compliance requirements including insurance coverage, prevailing wage standards where applicable, record retention obligations, and various statutory and regulatory certifications that the vendor must maintain throughout the contract term.