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Marshallese Interpreting for Community Interaction

Contact Information:

Tanya Miller-Witsell
[email protected]
501-301-1113

Project Description:

Marshallese Interpreting for Community Interaction is funded by the AR Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities. It aims 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. Partners collaborates with the Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) and Seso, Inc. on project activities. Marshallese individuals are directly involved throughout the MICI project. Our primary activities this year include: providing foundational level interpreter trainings, outreach sessions to Marshallese family members on disability related topics, developing a family support group for Marshallese family members of children and individuals with disabilities, the creation of training videos focused on concepts of disability and mental health within the Marshallese community, and sessions for disability service providers (including educators, therapists, etc.) about the Marshallese community in Arkansas.

Keyword(s):

Developmental Disabilities

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State