Posts by StephanieN
“Interpreting Without A Deaf Interpreter is an RID CPC Violation” by Street Leverage
A very compelling Street Leverage article on the use and policy implementation of Certified Deaf Interpreters for full linguistic and cultural accessibility, not just an occasional, hearing interpreter’s decision. Interpreting Without a Deaf Interpreter is an RID CPC Violation
Read MoreLast minute requests can sometimes go unfilled. What can the Deaf community do to help?
Sometimes companies call SLRS last minute to order services. During our peak times (mid-January through mid-May, and again mid-August – mid-November) often interpreters are booked and unavailable. Sometimes companies will wait until the last minute (we know there are times it’s unavoidable) knowing we won’t have anyone available (so they don’t have to pay for…
Read MoreNew website!
I’m SO excited to have a brand new website! We have some exciting new features, like a blog page, a very informative resources page and many other features. Let us know if you see anything that needs our attention and thanks for visiting!
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Pam Schonauer
Office Manager & Scheduler
Master of Art in Ministry and Culture (expected 2021), Associates in American Sign Language When Pam began working for SLRS in 2008, she had little experience with Deaf Culture or the Deaf Community. Under the guidance and tutelage of Stephanie Nichols, other interpreters and countless patient Deaf people, Pam was able to earn an Associate’s Degree…
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Courtney Tunender
Scheduler
A graduate of OSU-OKC, Courtney continues to work on skill building and raising her certification level. She has worked as an education interpreter and volunteers in areas she is qualified. She is married with three children, is an avid animal lover and enjoys naps and hanging out with family.
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Stephanie Nichols
CEO & owner
Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Sign Language Interpreting Stephanie became a professional interpreter in 1992. Formerly married to a Deaf man, she has seen the joys and struggles of the Deaf community. She is the CEO & owner of SLRS and is a member of NAD, OAD, RID and OKRID. She was appointed to…
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