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Marshallese Interpreting for Community Interaction

Center:
AR-University of Arkansas Partners, UCEDD/LEND
Fiscal Year:
2025
Contact Information:
Tanya Miller-Witsell
[email protected]
501-301-1113
Project Description:
The goal of MICI is to improve communication and understanding on the topic of disabilities in the Arkansas Marshallese community by training interpreters and providing information to providers and families. The University of Arkansas (UA), through the College of Education and Health Professions, Partners for Inclusive Communities (Partners) collaborates with the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI), and SeSo, Inc. to provide interpreter training for bilingual adults who are fluent in Marshallese and English as well as trainings on Marshallese history and culture for disability service providers, educators, etc This project has been designed to build capacity and understanding in the community, including training a team of trainers. MICI provides interpreter training, training sessions provided to disability service providers, networking opportunities between the Marshallese community and disability service providers, including informational sessions for Marshallese families.
Keyword(s):
Language Access
Core Function(s):
Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Other
Target Audience:
Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Limited English
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Regional
Funding Source:
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
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