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Commission data committee to pursue 2-1-1 translations and "Stories of Asian Tulsa" collection
Summary
The commission's data committee described two multi-month projects: a 2-1-1 outreach plan to expand language access and a Stories of Asian Tulsa initiative to collect oral histories and written stories for outreach and exhibits.
The Asian Affairs Commission's data committee reported it will focus over the next several months on two projects: a targeted outreach plan to expand 2-1-1 Eastern Oklahoma's language accessibility and a "Stories of Asian Tulsa" collection to document community experiences.
For the 2-1-1 work, the committee said it will produce a one-page recommendation for Tulsa area United Way and other partners outlining recommended languages, messaging and marketing channels. Based on local data, the committee identified five priority languages to begin work with: Arabic, Vietnamese, Burmese, Dari (or Persian), and Pashto. The committee said the goal is to increase the number of translated calls and to provide tools such as video walk-throughs and translated website guidance so community members can access services without sharing immigration status.
"Our goal is that we can provide Tulsa area United Way at least with a one-pager of recommended languages, messaging, and tools that will help them expand 2-1-1 to our community," the data committee lead said, describing community-based translation and outreach as essential to the project.
On the Stories of Asian Tulsa project, the committee described a low-stakes, phased collection approach: start with phone videos and Google forms to gather text and short videos, create consent and privacy standards for submissions, then build a story bank that other committees and partners can use for exhibits, programming or editorial features. Possible partners discussed included Circle Cinema (gallery space), local filmmakers and community podcasters; the committee suggested starting internally by having commissioners submit a sample story to test the process.
Committee members set a next meeting date for Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. (virtual) and asked commissioners to volunteer for community listening sessions and focus groups. The committee emphasized protecting contributors' privacy and obtaining informed consent before publishing stories.
