Violence Free Colorado

Trauma-Informed Advocacy for Deaf Survivors
2026-03-25 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | United States
This Training addresses why these survivors are 1.5 times more likely to experience abuse and the barriers that hinder support. Participants learn practical interaction tips, legal ADA obligations, and the importance of certified interpreters. The goal is to help organizations move from reactive to proactive support through accessible policies and specialized technology.

About the Presenter:
Marja (she/her) was born in South Korea and was adopted to the United States as a young baby. Throughout her upbringing, growing up in a predominantly white community as a Person of Color (POC) and as a Deaf person, she has developed a vast cultural understanding of intersectionality barriers as a POC and a Deaf person. With the lived experience and deep understanding of her intersectionality, she moved to New York and Colorado to advance her higher education and career to work in the social services field. Marja brings 18 years of expertise of working in the behavioral health space in various roles of direct advocacy, consultation, training and committee work and served on a couple of boards as a Vice President and Secretary. Her strong background in consultation and training work has led Marja in serving on several task force groups for the State of Colorado and helped design the blueprint of Colorado Behavioral Health Reform to ensure accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing behavioral health services in Colorado.
Outside of work, you will find Marja cooking or baking, taking her dogs out on a walk, reading a good book on her Kindle, snowboarding in the winter, paddleboarding and camping in the summertime. She is also a foodie and enjoys great food.
