Amanda Tuite Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas, Us

Austin, Tx, Us

- Developed training on cultural competency, ethical considerations, soft skills for interpreters, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Deaf and Hard of Hearing services- Conducted public workshops and webinars for 2,000 Deaf and Hard of Hearing stakeholders, state agencies, interpreters and deaf educators- Worked with the team to exceed the annual training goal for the fiscal years of 2016 and 2017 - Presented technical papers and keynote addresses at professional conferences- Provided technical assistance to the City of Houston and State of Texas agencies related to communication access and rescue efforts during Hurricane Harvey

Austin, Tx, Us

- Furthered the mission of Camp Sign through the development and management of human resources, finances, marketing, and day-to-day operations.- Implemented human resource management practices to recruit and retain seasonal staff- Developed and implemented advertising that resulted in a 50% increase in camp attendance, resulting in increased revenues- Trained agency program staff, other governmental agencies, public/private community organizations

- Served as an advocate with state and local governments, organizations and private entities to make their services accessible and readily available to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by removing attitudinal and communication access barriers- Trained Deaf or Hard of Hearing transition students, agency program staff, employers, vocational rehabilitation agencies, public/private community organizations, police departments, consumers, and the general public- Provided training and job coaching to Deaf/Hard of Hearing clients who are looking for work or struggling with current barriers in their workplace. - Traveled around Houston, giving presentations on various topics such as self advocacy and discovering one's identity as a Deaf person.

Education

Education