40 MRID Resolve to Host Annual Anti-Racism Workshops

Video description: A person is describing the solution titled MRID Resolve to Host Annual Anti-Racism Workshops. The transcript is provided below.

Issue: Interpreters of color have regularly reported experiencing both explicit and subtle racist acts and microaggressions. As DDBHH consumers of color are woefully underserved by not having interpreters who reflect their identities, there is a need to support and encourage more interpreters of color in the field.

Proposed Solution: MRID resolve to host at least an annual anti-racism workshop.

Expected outcome: Higher retention of interpreters of color; DDBHH consumers of color experience greater satisfaction in interpreting services

Who is impacted: Interpreters

Timeline: 6 months

Video description: A person is summarizing the level of support that this solution received.

Summary of Support

Of the 122 responses, the majority supported MRID hosting anti-racism workshops. Nearly one-third of respondents across all groups expressed opposition or neutrality for this solution, with interpreters expressing greater opposition compared to other groups.

Summary of Support Image Description

The stacked bar charts show how respondents rated their level of support and the total number of responses. The percentage for the five support levels is shown from left to right: Strongly Oppose (Dark Red), Oppose (Light Red), Neutral (Yellow), Support (Light Blue), and Strongly Support (Dark Blue).

Respondents may identify with multiple subgroups. The overall level of support is:

Overall
Strongly Oppose: 3%
Oppose: 6%
Neutral: 21%
Support: 40%
Strongly Support: 30%

Click to see the detailed image description for each subgroup.

Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 3%
Oppose: 8%
Neutral: 17%
Support: 49%
Strongly Support: 22%

DDBHH Consumer
Strongly Oppose: 2%
Oppose: 3%
Neutral: 20%
Support: 38%
Strongly Support: 38%

System Stakeholder
Strongly Oppose: 2%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 25%
Support: 50%
Strongly Support: 22%

Overview of Respondents Opting for In-Depth Solution Analysis

After indicating their support level, 4% of the 122 respondents opted in to further assess whether the solution would worsen or improve on five metrics. Of the opt-in reviewers (6 respondents), 83% supported the solution, 16% were neutral on the solution, and 0% opposed the solution.

The remaining 116 respondents did not opt in to further assess the solution. Of these people, 68% support the solution, 21% were neutral on the solution, and 9% opposed the solution.

Reviewer Evaluation of Solution Effectiveness

Solution Effectiveness Image Description

The stacked bar charts show how respondents assessed the effectiveness of this solution based on five metrics. For each metric, the percentage of respondents is shown from left to right: Worsens (Red), Improves (Blue), No Impact (Gray).

DDBHH Quality of Life
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Interpreter Satisfaction
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Consumer Choice
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Interpreting Availability
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 80%
No Impact 20%

Interpreting Quality
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%

Reviewer Feedback and Insights

Interpreter

Comments from Interpreters agree that requiring interpreters to undergo anti-racism training would be beneficial, but that there are already requirements for interpreters to take Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID)’s training on Interpreter Power, Privilege, and Oppression (PPO). One comment advocates providing a space for interpreters of color to share their experiences.

Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing

Comments from DDBHH Consumers agree that workshops should be provided to DDBHH consumers themselves, indicating the need to foster foster awareness and cultural competence when consumers interact with interpreters of color, and for consumers to understand racism and discrimination within the interpreting field.

System Stakeholder

Comments from System stakeholders expressed questions whether MRID has enough diversity of presenters to provide the workshops. Another comment mentions that this solution would require MRID to vote on a motion for annual anti-racism workshops.