Each applicant shall include in the application-
(a) A description of the manner in which the proposed interpreter training program will be developed and operated during the five-year period following the award of the grant;(b) A description of the communication needs for training interpreters for the population(s) or in the geographical area(s) to be served by the project;(c) A description of the applicant's capacity or potential for providing training of interpreters for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and interpreters for individuals who are deaf-blind that is evidence-based, and based on promising practices when evidence-based practices are not available;(d) An assurance that any interpreter trained or retrained under this program shall meet those standards of competency for a qualified professional, that the Secretary may establish;(e) An assurance that the project shall cooperate or coordinate its activities, as appropriate, with the activities of other projects funded under this program;(f) The descriptions required in 34 CFR 385.45 with regard to the training of individuals with disabilities, including those from minority groups, for rehabilitation careers; and(g) Such other information as the Secretary may require. Authority: Sections 12(c), 21(c), and 302(f) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 709(c) , 718(c) , and 772(f)
Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1820-0018