52 Establish Minnesota-based ProTactile House for DeafBlind
Issue: Many DeafBlind individuals do not always have exposure to ProTactile. Often interpreters have greater access to training than DeafBlind. While there is ProTactile Training offered at a ProTactile House in the Seattle area, it is expensive to travel and study there.
Proposed Solution: Commission, State Services for the Blind, Department of Human Services Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing State Services and Housing Supports, DBSM and MDBA collaborate to explore funding options for a ProTactile House for living and training. Structure determined by DeafBlind Protacile leaders.
Expected outcome: DeafBlind individuals can choose whether or not to incorporate ProTactile and/or other modes of communication. After DeafBlind consumers have this training, they are better able to collaborate and guide interpreters on what works best for them as DeafBlind consumers. Interpreters work with DeafBlind consumers who are better able to articulate their communication needs to interpreters.
Who is impacted: DeafBlind consumers
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: 2%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 28%
Support: 34%
Strongly Support: 34%
Click to see the detailed image description for each subgroup.
Interpreter
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 28%
Support: 38%
Strongly Support: 33%
DeafBlind
Strongly Oppose: 20%
Oppose: 0%
Neutral: 0%
Support: 0%
Strongly Support: 80%
DDBHH Consumer
Strongly Oppose: 3%
Oppose: 2%
Neutral: 24%
Support: 33%
Strongly Support: 38%
System Stakeholder
Strongly Oppose: 0%
Oppose: 3%
Neutral: 22%
Support: 42%
Strongly Support: 33%
Overview of Respondents Opting for In-Depth Solution Analysis
After indicating their support level, 4% of the 116 respondents opted in to further assess whether the solution would worsen or improve on five metrics. Of the opt-in reviewers (5 respondents), 100% supported the solution, 0% were neutral on the solution, and 0% opposed the solution.
The remaining 111 respondents did not opt in to further assess the solution. Of these people, 66% support the solution, 29% were neutral on the solution, and 3% 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 75%
No Impact 25%
Consumer Choice
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 83%
No Impact 16%
Interpreting Availability
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 75%
No Impact 25%
Interpreting Quality
Makes It Worse 0%
Makes It Better 83%
No Impact 16%
Reviewer Feedback and Insights
Interpreter
Comments from Interpreters express skepticism about whether Minnesota is ready for a ProTactile House, emphasizing the need for proper leadership and community support.
Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing
Comments from DDBHH Consumers support the idea, highlighting its potential to provide a space for communication, learning, and community building. Comments emphasize the need for a space where the DeafBlind community can gather and communicate effectively, and to ensure that the development of a ProTactile House meets the needs of the local community.
System Stakeholder
Comments from System stakeholders focus on the feasibility of establishing the house, suggesting it should be led by individuals with a deep understanding of ProTactile communication and the needs of the DeafBlind community.
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