Come and Join your Taskforce! (Interpreter Shortage Resolution Taskforce - HB 2221)

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Sep 272024

Join the Interpreter Shortage Resolution Taskforce. Legislative Report Due June 2025: The taskforce will provide a detailed report on systemic barriers faced by Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing communities to the Governor’s Office by June 2025. Create a more inclusive and accessible community. Morgan Jericho Leading Taskforce: Morgan Jericho, Program Analyst 4, has been appointed to lead and facilitate the taskforce meetings, monitor activities, and support data collection. Help identify challenges and propose solutions. Community Collaboration: Morgan will collaborate with community members and leaders across Washington state to address interpreter shortage issues and develop comprehensive solutions. Together, we can make a difference. Program Coordinator Position Update: DSHS is revising the program coordinator position to better support Morgan’s work with the taskforce. Get involved today! The next public meeting is Monday, Oct 14, 2024 : Join us today! Register for the public meeting at this link below, or email Morgan at morgan.jericho@dshs.wa.gov for more information. Link: You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Oct 14, 2024 03:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://dshs-telehealth.zoom.us/meeti... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.