Community Engagement work group, Interpreter Pathways work group, and community input sessions
10/18/2023 11:33:32 AM
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Hello, everyone. We're excited to share an update on the progress of our Interpreting Forward initiative.
Over the past several months, the participants and team have been hard at work with two dedicated working groups, Interpreter Pathways and Community Engagement.
Let's start with the Interpreter Pathways group. We've been focusing on interpreting practices in Minnesota with a special emphasis on the growth and development of ASL interpreters, including hearing, deaf, CDI, and deafblind interpreters. We've put together a diverse team comprised of deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing consumers,
interpreter training program professionals, Deaf and hearing interpreters, agency leaders, and other system stakeholders. It's been an amazing journey of collaboration and learning.
Next up, let's talk about our Community Engagement team. They've been out there conducting interviews and running an anonymous survey. And guess what? We've had an overwhelming response with over 280 participants already. We truly appreciate your involvement and input in shaping the future of interpreting services in Minnesota.
Through these working groups and interactions with stakeholders like you, we've witnessed a genuine appreciation for the chance to discuss and shape the future of interpreting services. Your insights have been invaluable and are steering us in the right direction.
Based on your feedback, we've got something exciting planned. We have begun a tour of communities in Greater Minnesota to connect, gather feedback on the experience of interpreting consumers in Greater Minnesota, and consider how to improve quality and availability of interpreting services across Minnesota.
Our team will be organizing and visiting the following communities.
In most of these communities, there will be two sessions. Please come and join the discussion when we come to an area near you. We will have refreshments. It will also be a good time to connect with your friends and neighbors, discuss your experiences, and share your ideas on how to improve interpreting services in your community.
On the Commission website, you can find links to more information, including how to RSVP for each of these community conversations. Also, sign up for the Commission's social media to keep on top of all that's going on.
Come share your ideas on improving the number and quality of interpreters for all of Minnesota. We hope to see you at one of these sessions.
To each and every one of you., your support and contributions make this initiative possible. Together, we're going to make a positive impact, and we couldn't be more excited about the journey ahead.
If you have any questions or ideas, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to Interpreting Forward. Until next time, stay awesome and we'll catch you in the next video. Bye.
The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing thanks:
Albert Walla for ASL talent.
The workgroup members and community members who contribute their time, ideas and energy.
The Dendros Group
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We have traveled to Rochester and Mankato so far. Thank you to both communities for the wonderful welcome!
Please join us in Bemidji, Moorhead, Marshall, St. Cloud, Thief River Falls, Duluth, and Faribault.
All sessions will be conducted in ASL. Let us know if you need any accommodations when you RSVP.
RSVP to attend a Community Input session today!
Saturday, October 21, 2023
9:00 am - 11 30 am or 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Bemidji Public Library
509 America Ave NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
Upon arrival, go to the Meeting Room.
There are two options for Duluth.
Thursday, October 26, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sammy's Pizza
103 W 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Friday, October 27, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm workshop session
Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth - Downtown
200 W 1st St,
Duluth, MN 55802
Saturday, November 4, 2023
11:00 am - 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Boulder Tap House
333 Highway 10 E
Moorhead, MN 56560
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C St.
Marshall, MN 56258
Upon arrival, go to the Community Meeting Room (has double-doors).
Saturday, November 18, 2023
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Benton Stearns Education District
517 2nd St. S
Sartell, MN 56377
Special thanks to St. Cloud's Deaf Coffee & Chat for making this possible!
Saturday, December 2, 2023
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Thief River Falls Public Library
102 1st St. E
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
Upon arrival, go to the Fireside Meeting Room.
Thursday, December 7, 2023
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Faribault Community Center
15 Division St. W
Faribault, MN 55021
Upon arrival, go to the Peterson Room.
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