EVT0010862_-_Attachment_A_-_Minimum_Qualifications.pdf
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- Sign Language Interpreting State and local contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- EVT0010862
- Issued by
- Sedgwick County, Kansas
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This is an attachment establishing minimum qualifications for sign language interpreting services under a contract with the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Per Kansas Statutes Annotated 75-4355b and amendments 75-5393a and 75-5393b, all interpreters for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired must be certified by or registered with the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH). Acceptable certifications include KQAS, RID, NIC, and BEI certificates at specified levels (Level 5, Level 4, and advanced designations such as CSC, OIC, CDI, IC, TC, and CLIP). Alternatively, interpreters may hold Provisional Registration if teamed with a KCDHH-registered interpreter, or possess an EIPA score of 3.5 or higher with Community-level credentials (Skilled, Advanced, or Master classifications).
All interpreters must comply with the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct, which requires adherence to standards of confidential communication, maintenance of professional skills and knowledge, appropriate conduct in interpreting situations, respect for consumers and colleagues, ethical business practices, and ongoing professional development. Referral agencies seeking contracts with the State of Kansas must register with KCDHH and may only refer interpreters who hold current, valid certification and registration with the Kansas Sign Language Interpreter Registry. Vendors are required to sign an attestation affirming compliance with these requirements. Additional information and registration forms are available through KCDHH at DCF.RegistrationKCDHH@ks.gov, 785-368-8034, or VP 785-246-5077, with further details at https://www.kcdhh.ks.gov/communication-services/registration-regulations.
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Attachment A
Minimum Qualifications for Sign Language Interpreting Per K.S.A. 75-4355b (et seq), all interpreters for the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired shall be certified by or registered with the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH). No person shall serve as an interpreter unless the Commission makes the determination that the person is qualified to interpret. In 2022, the State Legislature amended to add K.S.A. 75-5393a and 75-5393b which provided for promogulated regulations and enforcement for state registration of sign language interpreters, including registration of communication access service providers and interpreter service agencies.
Sign Language Certification- please select appropriate certification below and provide a copy of the certification with bid response)
KQAS
RID
NIC
BEI
(Issued after January 1, 2015) Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate
☐ Level 5 ☐ CSC ☐ OIC ☐ NIC ☐ Master
☐ Level 4
☐ CI/CT
☐ IC/TC
☐ NIC Adv.
☐ Advanced
☐ IC
☐ CLIP
☐ NIC Master
☐ CDI
☐ TC
Please check the box below indicating your Interpreter other credentials:
☐ Provisional Registration (May only work when teamed with a KCDHH registered interpreter. If EIPA, must have a minimum score of 3.5 or higher)
EIPA Score: _______________ ☐ Community – Skilled ☐ Community – Advanced ☐ Community – Master
All interpreters must follow the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of Professional Conduct when accepting assignments.
1. Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
2. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
3. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
4. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
5. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
7. Interpreters engage in professional development.
To obtain additional information regarding registration and/or to request for appropriate forms or documents please contact KCDHH at DCF.RegistrationKCDHH@ks.gov or contact at 785-368-8034 or VP 785-246-5077. KCDHH URL:
https://www.kcdhh.ks.gov/communication-services/registration-regulations
FOR: REFERRAL AGENCIES SEEKING A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE OF KANSAS
☐ I agree that I will have my agency registered with KCDHH and only refer interpreters for work who are certified consistent with the above-listed certification types and hold current, valid registration with the Kansas Sign Language Interpreter Registry.
VENDOR NAME (Printed) VENDOR SIGNATURE
DATE
mailto:DCF.RegistrationKCDHH@ks.gov https://www.kcdhh.ks.gov/communication-services/registration-regulations
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