July 2024 – Mindlink Resources

Creating and Managing a Language Access Plan That is Compliant and Meets Your Community’s Needs

By Agnes ConkelPosted on July 24, 2024Posted in BlogTagged interpreting, language access, language access training, translationNo Comments

A person in distress, unable to communicate their needs because they speak a language other than English – it’s a situation that happens all too often in our communities. Language barriers can lead to misunderstandings, misdiagnoses in healthcare settings, and inadequate support. Are you confident that your organization is fully equipped to support non-native English […]

The Top 9 Challenges of Language Access for Schools

By Mindlink ResourcesPosted on July 10, 2024Posted in BlogTagged family engagement, interpretation, interpreting, language access, language access for schools, translationNo Comments

To support students and their families who speak English as a second language, schools must provide a complete range of translation and interpretation resources to bridge communication gaps. Language access is a critical component that must be in place to support a large percentage of students in the United States. Look at the stats: Over […]