Learn to become an ASL/English interpreter. Interpreting is an exciting and rewarding career. Consider becoming an interpreter now!
Depending on your interest areas and expertise, interpreting can lead you to intriguing opportunities in social service, education, healthcare, law-related, conference, and performance venues. There is always a demand for qualified Deaf and hearing interpreters. The goal of this intensive, 3-semester program ASL/English Interpreter Education program is to prepare you to become an effective entry-l
12/21/2020
Aloha and Happy Holidays! Yes, this year Deaf Santa "Zoomed" to Hawai'i and our show went virtual. Click on our link to enjoy our 29th Celebration and watch our Deaf performers of all ages. If you want to read the captions, make sure to hit the CC button.
Deaf Santa 2020
09/11/2020
It’s about time.
Judge Orders White House to Include Sign Language in Covid Briefings The Trump administration may have violated federal law by not including American Sign Language interpretation in televised briefings on the coronavirus pandemic, a federal judge in Washington ruled…
04/29/2020
An excellent article about an excellent Deaf Interpreter. She is very articulate about the work we do. Mahalo, Marla!
Meet Marla Berkowitz, deaf interpreter in the spotlight during Ohio's COVID-19 briefings In a time where information is power, Marla Berkowitz does a job that's more important than ever.
04/29/2020
Includes Sherylynn Strong, from Honolulu! Dare to love each other!
Kelly Clarkson (in collaboration with Deaf West Theatre) “I Dare You” ASL Version Kelly Clarkson - I Dare You (ASL Version) Download/Stream "I Dare You": https://Atlantic.lnk.to/IDareYouID Featuring: Nyle DiMarco Millicent Simmonds Angel T...
12/11/2019
Deaf student creates more than 100 new signs for scientific terms A student at Scotland's University of Dundee has created more than 100 new signs to help students better communicate scientific terms.
11/22/2019
One of the beautiful things about ASL--it's always growing and changing with the times!
Internet slang meets American Sign Language How do you sign "new" words? The Deaf community works as a network, collectively brainstorming new sign language terms over the web, until dominant signs emerge.
Mahalo to outstanding interpreter, Sabina Wilford, for sharing this profound post from Nyle DiMarco.
Free Divorce Law in Hawaii Seminar Comes to Kapolei Family Court
Posted on Jul 14, 2017 in News & Reports, Press Releases
KAPOLEI, Hawaii – Divorce Law in Hawaii, a free seminar that has helped thousands of people since it was first offered in 2002, has begun conducting seminars for the public at the Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex in Kapolei. The first Kapolei session was held on July 5. Additional seminars are scheduled through December 2017:
What: Divorce Law in Hawaii – Kapolei Family Court
Schedule: Wednesdays: July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30, September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20.
Times: 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.
Location: Ronald T.Y. Moon Judiciary Complex
4675 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707-3272
Cost: Free
Parking: In the metered stalls in front of the courthouse and detention facility.
Divorce Law in Hawaii is co-sponsored by the Family Court and the Mediation Center of the Pacific (MCP), Hawaii’s largest provider of divorce mediation services. It provides practical guidance on the law and process of divorce, divorce resolution options, and resolving a divorce without conflict or unnecessary expense. Divorce mediation as a possible settlement option is explained, and those in attendance will be offered the chance to enroll in a mediation process with MCP.
Registration: There is no registration required for Divorce Law in Hawaii. Participants should go to the bailiff’s desk on the third floor of the Family Court in Kapolei at 4675 Kapolei Parkway, prior to the presentation.
More Information: Call the Family Court Service Center at 954-8290, or visit the center at the Family Court in Kapolei, or at First Circuit Court, 777 Punchbowl Street in Honolulu.
For a schedule of upcoming seminar dates, or to view a video of the Divorce Law in Hawaii Seminar online, go to the Hawaii State Judiciary website at:
http://www.courts.state.hi.us/self-help/divorce/divorce_law_in_hawaii
Family Court also offers Kids First, an educational program for parents going through divorce and children aged 6-17. For more information, call 954-8280, or visit kidsfirsthawaii.com.
For more information about the Mediation Center of the Pacific go to www.mediatehawaii.org.
Disclaimer: The Hawaii State Judiciary does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information provided by the speakers. The speaker’s remarks do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hawaii State Judiciary. The information provided is a general overview of basic legal concepts, and is not intended as legal advice for any specific person or situation.
For more information, contact the public affairs office at 808-539-4909 or via email at [email protected].
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Judiciary | Divorce Law in Hawai`i The Judiciary is one of three branches of state government in Hawai`i. The other two are the executive and legislative branches. As an independent government branch, the Judiciary is responsible for administering justice in an impartial, efficient and accessible manner according to the law.
Mahalo, Scott Huffman!
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