KW-Signs
"ASL-ACCESSIBLE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS"
CERTIFICATION

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that a qualified sign language interpreter be provided. A "qualified" interpreter means someone who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively using any necessary specialized vocabulary.

Classes are hybrid, onsite, and Zoom. Click here for dates and Zoom links

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

ALL these minimum requirements MUST be met in order to obtain certification

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Culture

CLASS 1

1.5 H - FREE
Learn important facts about the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. This course will also bring light on how to properly communicate with a Deaf or HH client through technology and/or an interpreter. Lastly, this class will help alleviate any misunderstandings or stereotypes perpetuated by the hearing community.

Provided by Deaf Action Center

Basic Signs for your Business

CLASS 2

1.5 H - FREE

Learn a set of basic signs that will allow you to interact with your clients. Simple phrases like: welcome!, good morning!, I am hearing, please hold on a sec, etc.

A simple confident hello can go a long way!

Real Estate Interpreting Services.

Communication Technology and Resources

CLASS 3

1.5 H - FREE
There are numerous ways in which Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals communicate with. This class will give an overview on the technology and services that will allow you to communicate properly with your Deaf and H.H. clients and what to expect when you use it.

Provided by Deaf Action Center

REIS Membership

INTERPRETER ACCESS REQUIREMENT

Maintain an active REIS ( Real Estate Interpreter Services) membership.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that a qualified sign language interpreter be provided. A "qualified" interpreter means someone who is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressively using any necessary specialized vocabulary. REIS real estate-trained interpreters fulfill this requirement. Click HERE to download a copy of the ADA's Requirements on Effective Communication

KW-Signs ASL Accessible Certified Businesses with BASIC, BUSINESS, or LEGAL memberships receive a 50% discount for the annual membership. Please request your KW-Signs discount password.

REIS Membership password request

Dates and Zoom lins

3 rd Quarter Certification

In person and Zoom

KW Fort Worth, 2813 S Hulen St #150, Fort Worth, TX 76109

JULY 20 2:30 - 4PM CST - Deaf & Hard of Hearing Culture

Topic: KW-Sings Certification Class
Time: Jul 20, 2023 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Thu, until Aug 3, 2023, 3 occurrence(s)
Jul 20, 2023 02:30 PM
Jul 27, 2023 02:30 PM
Aug 3, 2023 02:30 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZ0rfuyoqD0iH93s6bG8Q6A8fYsQP__qOr6s/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGhqDIvGtKTuByORpx5BIr4Z_TwpiFHgvoOj0nnJHhiNCKuMNtRA4JAL8n_

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89695066859?pwd=NG9HN2laSHdtTGhOZDlmNzdISTRFdz09