Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-21-1067-MCD01-MCD01-53875
Specialized Training Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Audiences Sought by Massachusetts Commission
Posted
August 07, 2020
Respond By
August 31, 2030
Identifier
BD-21-1067-MCD01-MCD01-53875
NAICS
611430, 611699
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is seeking specialized training services to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities: - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized training services for agency staff, service providers, and community members - Training topics include: - Deaf Culture and the Deaf Experience - Interpreter mentorship - Legal interview training - Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) interpreter training - Informational events in American Sign Language (ASL) - Some trainings must be delivered by culturally Deaf trainers or teams - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pre-qualified vendor list for on-demand, as-needed training - Emphasis on cultural competence and lived experience in training delivery - Open to small businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No hardware or software products are being procured; focus is on professional training services
Description
The Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing seeks organizations and individuals to provide specialized training services for agency staff, service provider staff, or others on an as-needed, on-demand basis. The training services include topics about Deaf Culture, the Deaf Experience, and similar subjects provided by culturally Deaf trainers or teams. Additional training topics augment the Commission's programs and include trainings and informational events in American Sign Language. The solicitation includes multiple detailed attachments outlining the scope and specifics of the training services.