Local Interpreter Services Network (LIS’N)

ASL Alphabet Grand Traverse Industries (GTI) Local Interpreter Services Network (LIS’N) program is provided through a partnership between GTI and Michigan Rehabilitation Services and Disability Network. The program offers certified sign language interpreter services, advocacy for our Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind communities as well as presentations on best practices on communication access in fields such as medical, mental health, legal and educational interpreting.

The LIS'N program works closely with its community partnerships to make sure effective communication is achieved in employment settings as well as for anyone looking for independent living resources and supports. This program regularly serves a 20 county area in northern Michigan but is not limited to this area and reaches as far as the upper peninsula of Michigan.

Thomas Hoxsie – Deaf Services Coordinator Office: (231) 932-2418 V/TTY: (231) 252-0521 Cell: (231) 342-0098 (text or voice) or Email: lisn@grandtraverseindustries.com

Wendy Williams – Interpreting Services Scheduler V/TTY: (231) 338-6833 or Email: WWilliams@grandtraverseindustries.com.

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