Trainings
Language Access & Interpretation
May 11, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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Join Fatuma Hussein of Immigrant Resource Center of Maine and Hannah DeAngelis, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigrant Services for a training on the necessary & important role of language access for survivors of sexual violence.
Learning Objectives
May 11, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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Join Fatuma Hussein of Immigrant Resource Center of Maine and Hannah DeAngelis, Catholic Charities Refugee & Immigrant Services for a training on the necessary & important role of language access for survivors of sexual violence.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will learn foundational principles of Language Access under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
- Participants will understand how to access interpretation services over the phone, through video, and in-person
- Participants will understand the role of the interpreter and strategies for successfully working with interpreters from their roles as advocates
- Participants will be able to identify the importance of Language Access in sexual violence work and identify examples of what culturally affirming sexual violence services looks like
American Sign Language Access & Interpretation
May 25, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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Expand your language access toolkit! Learn from social worker and ASL Interpreter, Jenn McCann and Disability Rights Maine Deaf Services Director Michelle Ames on how to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors and community members.
In this webinar you will learn:
May 25, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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Expand your language access toolkit! Learn from social worker and ASL Interpreter, Jenn McCann and Disability Rights Maine Deaf Services Director Michelle Ames on how to communicate with Deaf and hard-of-hearing survivors and community members.
In this webinar you will learn:
- How to secure an ASL interpreter
- Best practices for working with ASL interpreters
- Communication considerations when working with Deaf and hard of hearing survivors
- Also learn three tips for communication on the fly while you wait for the interpreter to arrive!
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Statewide Response Forum
May 26, 2021 | 9:00-3:00p
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May 26, 2021 | 9:00-3:00p
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Communication with People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
June 8, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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While all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not share all the same communication barriers, this webinar is designed to increase your communication tools when working with people with IDD.
Join LCSW Jenn McCann and walk away with:
June 8, 2021 | 1:00-3:00p
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While all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) do not share all the same communication barriers, this webinar is designed to increase your communication tools when working with people with IDD.
Join LCSW Jenn McCann and walk away with:
- The six important aspects of evaluating and teaching on the topic of safety
- Communication tool basics
- Considerations for partnering with agencies serving folks with IDD
WebinARS
SUPPORT CALLS
Rural Advocate Peer Support call
May 18, 2021 | 9:00-10:00am
Zoom link
All calls are optional, on-going, and welcome to anyone working in rural communities. Our standing agenda is: introductions, successes & challenges, and statewide training/resource announcements.
Statewide SART Peer call
May 11, 2021 | 10:00-11:00am
Zoom link
Calls are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:00am unless otherwise noted. All calls are optional, on-going, and welcome to all advocates. Our standing agenda is: unstructured time for discussions/troubleshooting, program updates, and MECASA updates .
May 18, 2021 | 9:00-10:00am
Zoom link
All calls are optional, on-going, and welcome to anyone working in rural communities. Our standing agenda is: introductions, successes & challenges, and statewide training/resource announcements.
Statewide SART Peer call
May 11, 2021 | 10:00-11:00am
Zoom link
Calls are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 - 11:00am unless otherwise noted. All calls are optional, on-going, and welcome to all advocates. Our standing agenda is: unstructured time for discussions/troubleshooting, program updates, and MECASA updates .
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