108 Centralize Workshops and Courses for Interpreters on a Website
Issue: Interpreters would benefit from a one-stop shop to learn about all workshop opportunities available
Proposed Solution: Commission centralize a directory of workshops/courses in Minnesota. By centralizing information about workshops, prospective and currently working interpreters are able to identify opportunities for continued advancement in their careers.
Expected outcome: Quality of interpreting services will improve and DDBHH consumers will experience greater quality and availability of interpreting services. Interpreters will have easy access to professional development.
Who is impacted: Interpreters, consumers.
Update 9/6/24: Responses from the evaluation of solutions indicate that there is sufficient online information about professional development for interpreters, particularly at RID.org.
Timeline: 6 months
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: 1%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 15%
Support: 41%
Strongly Support: 41%
Click to see the detailed image description for each subgroup.
Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 2%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 16%
Support: 42%
Strongly Support: 38%
Certified Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 2%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 20%
Support: 38%
Strongly Support: 38%
DDBHH Consumer
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 12%
Support: 39%
Strongly Support: 46%
Non-Certified Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 7%
Support: 50%
Strongly Support: 43%
System Stakeholder
Strongly Oppose: 3%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 14%
Support: 50%
Strongly Support: 33%
Overview of Respondents Opting for In-Depth Solution Analysis
After indicating their support level, 3% of the 107 respondents opted in to further assess whether the solution would worsen or improve on five metrics. Of the opt-in reviewers (4 respondents), 100% supported the solution, 0% were neutral on the solution, and 0% opposed the solution.
The remaining 103 respondents did not opt in to further assess the solution. Of these people, 81% support the solution, 15% were neutral on the solution, and 2% 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 60%
No Impact 40%
Interpreter Satisfaction
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%
Consumer Choice
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 60%
No Impact 40%
Interpreting Availability
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 60%
No Impact 40%
Interpreting Quality
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 100%
No Impact 0%
Reviewer Feedback and Insights
Interpreter
One comment from Interpreters indicates a preference for this centralization to be managed by a neutral organization rather than an agency. Annother comment provides a suggestion for adding notification features like text or email to encourage engagement.
Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing
Comments from DDBHH Consumers express a desire for Deaf presenters to be included in the workshops.
System Stakeholder
No comments were submitted.
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