I have established a meeting for Deaf community members ONLY to get together to discuss openly in positive way to express our concerns about Interpreter agency within our counties.
My goal is for us the community to express our concerns for growth/improvement within the Interpreter agency.
For example: *hiring more qualified certified interpreters
*hire recent ITP grad and mentor them into becoming skillful interpreter
*Interpreter boundaries
*Have interpreters available on call for emergency, especially ER, Police etc.
The meeting will be held at:
Where: St. Luke's Educational Center
3333 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
When: Wednesday September 30th 2015
Keep in mind this meeting is for Deaf people in the community only. No hearing allies/friends/families involved. This allows for safe space and comfort to express concerns.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Let me know if you plan on attending.
Many thanks,
Ali Hamar
NWWCD MAL 2