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

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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. 
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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

Meeting ID: 896 9506 6859
Passcode: 278351

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Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kkyRGGRgs

 

 

 

JULY 27  2:30 - 4PM CST Communication Technology and Resources

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

Meeting ID: 896 9506 6859
Passcode: 278351

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One tap mobile
+13462487799,,89695066859#,,,,*278351# US (Houston)
+12532158782,,89695066859#,,,,*278351# US (Tacoma)

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Dial by your location
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 896 9506 6859
Passcode: 278351

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kkyRGGRgs

 

 

August 2:30 - 4PM CST Basic Signs for your Business

 

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

Meeting ID: 896 9506 6859
Passcode: 278351

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One tap mobile
+13462487799,,89695066859#,,,,*278351# US (Houston)
+12532158782,,89695066859#,,,,*278351# US (Tacoma)

---

Dial by your location
• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
• +1 669 444 9171 US
• +1 719 359 4580 US
• +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
• +1 253 205 0468 US
• +1 646 931 3860 US
• +1 689 278 1000 US
• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
• +1 305 224 1968 US
• +1 309 205 3325 US
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 360 209 5623 US
• +1 386 347 5053 US
• +1 507 473 4847 US
• +1 564 217 2000 US
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

Meeting ID: 896 9506 6859
Passcode: 278351

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kkyRGGRgs

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