Region IV

REPORT

Justin “Bucky” Buckhold, CDI Interim Region IV Representative

Kansas Association of InterpretersRID and the Kansas Association of the Deaf co-hosted its first “Community Conversation Series” event since COVID on

April 15, 2022. The focus topic was Deaf interpreting with the goal of honest conversations about understanding the need for

CDIs and how to eventually create an environment where they can be readily accessible in our area. Earlier this spring, KAI-RID also rearranged its budget to donate $2,000 to a local Deaf-owned agency hosting a series of CDI workshops.

We look forward to building a solid foundation where CDIs can be trained and retained to serve the community full-time.

Justin “Bucky” Buckhold, lives in Colorado.