May Booth Scholarship Fund Available for Aspiring Sign Language Interpreters in Michigan

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - May 21, 2013 - PRLog -- FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., – May 21, 2013 – With approximately 1.4 million deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Michigan there is no shortage of interpreter jobs in the state. Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS) relies heavily on its contracts with state and nationally certified sign language interpreters to provide essential services to deaf and hard of hearing older adults in southeast Michigan.

In an effort to help fulfill the demand for interpreter jobs, DHIS offers the May Booth Scholarship fund. A May Booth scholarship is awarded to two students per year pursuing an Associate Degree or Bachelor of Arts Degree through an Interpreter Training Program or completion Sign Language Studies Program. The goal of this program is that these scholarship recipients will go on to occupy one of many interpreter jobs available in Michigan.

The May Booth Scholarship opportunity is targeted specifically to Michigan residents to fulfill interpreter job openings in the state of Michigan. DHIS has its roots in Michigan and staff members are passionate about serving deaf and hard of hearing older adults in southeast Michigan.

There are many instances when a sign language interpreter is needed, such as healthcare appointments, educational settings or financial meetings, thereby necessitating interpreter jobs in nearly every sector. DHIS has a vested interest in passionate and talented sign language interpreters and is proud to be able to offer the May Booth Scholarship to promising students each year.

For more information about the May Booth Scholarship and sign language interpreters available through DHIS or other available services for deaf and hard of hearing older adults and their families visit www.dhisonline.org or call (248) 473-1888.

About Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, Inc.

Established in 1993, Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS) is a nonprofit, grass roots agency providing a continuum of high quality, comprehensive services for deaf and hard of hearing older adults and their families in southeast Michigan. DHIS links consumers to the deaf youth population through mentoring programs that enhance language and living skills, while promoting their independence and dignity through cooperative efforts with other community-based service providers and educational entities. Services include full case management, information and referral, advocacy, sign language instruction and accessing services such as legal aide, Social Security, hospitals, courts, medical clinics and home health care. Through 15 satellite sites located in seven counties, DHIS offers group education, free hearing screenings, social and recreational activities and individual client assistance. DHIS also offers experienced, professional, state and nationally certified sign language interpreters in a variety of public and private settings 24 hours, seven days a week.  For more information visit www.dhisonline.org or call (248) 473-1888 or 248-473-1875 (TTY).