Paul Deeming, M.S., C.I.

Home and Community-based Waivered Services Manager at Deafblind Services Minnesota
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • American Sign Language Full professional proficiency
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Credentials

  • Certificate of Interpretation
    Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
    Jan, 1997
    - Nov, 2024
  • Deafblind Studies
    Northern Illinois University
    Jan, 1994
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • DeafBlind Services Minnesota
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Home and Community-based Waivered Services Manager
      • Jan 2005 - Present

      Responsible for managing referrals and intakes, initial needs assessments and client interviews, and determining internal and external referrals; case management of clients; developing CADI goal plans for clients; CADI waiver billing practices; supervision and training of independent living skills/supports staff; direct client services and ILS training; facilitate support groups; developed and managed the Living with Blindness program for rehab students. Trained in Person Centered Planning techniques, Direct Course online training system management. Certified First Aid/CPR.

  • Deeming Interpreting Services (American Sign Language/English)
    • Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certified American Sign Language Interpreter
      • 1997 - Present

      Provide interpreting and transliterating services between the languages of English and American Sign Language since 1992. Specializing in services for deafblind people (both low vision and tactile modes). Experienced in medical/health, performing arts and interpreting for the cruise line industry. Provide training, consultation and presentations regarding best practices and skills when working with deafblind consumers and interpreting for low vision and tactile consumers. Trained in Pro-Tactile techniques (DeafBlind Interpreting Institute, Western Oregon University; 2018) and a certificate in DeafBlind Studies (Northern Illinois University, DeKalb; 1994). Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certified CI since 1997. Requests for interpreting or training services can be made by contacting me at 952-484-4195 or pdeeming@gmail.com.

  • Metropolitan State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Certified American Sign Language Interpreter
      • 2003 - 2009

      Provided American Sign Language Interpreting/transliterating services for post-secondary students attending Metropolitan State University classes and activities.

  • Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc.
    • United States
    • Individual and Family Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • DeafBlind Advocacy Specialist
      • 2003 - 2005

      Provided consultation and advocacy for the needs of deafblind people in Minnesota; effected systems changes based on the feedback gained from the community; developed a supplemental set of interview questions for the State of Minnesota's Long Term Care Consultation assessment which reflect the needs of deafblind people who apply for services; developed and administered the annual DeafBlind Services & Technology Expo for three years. Provided trainings and consultation on best practices when working with deafblind people.

  • State Services for the Blind
    • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Sr.
      • 1996 - 2001

      Provided employment/career counseling and case management services to blind and deafblind consumers. Provided training to SSB staff on issues and skills related to working with deafblind consumers.

  • St. Peter Regional Treatment Center
    • Communications & Language Specialist
      • 1988 - 1996

      Provided language and communication assessments and trainings to inpatient Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing clients; taught critical thinking skills and independent living skills training to prepare patients to return to the community setting. Assessed staff's sign language skills, taught American Sign Language (ASL) and gestural communication skills as well as coordinated and taught annual refresher training for all staff. Provided presentations on working with deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind consumers/patients.

Education

  • University of Oklahoma
    Master's of Science, Deaf Education
    1986 - 1988
  • Northern Illinois University
    Certification in Deafblind Studies
    1994 - 1994
  • Western Oregon University - DeafBlind Interpreting Institute (DBII)
    Certificate of Completion, Protactile American Sign Language (PTASL)
    2018 - 2019
  • University of Oklahoma
    Bachelor's of Fine Arts, (emphasis in Theatre Arts)
    1980 - 1983

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