5 Easy Ways to Provide Language Access to Families with Limited English Proficiency
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Speaking a language other than English at home is a reality for one in five Americans. People with limited English-speaking abilities report that language barriers have prevented them from accessing a number of essential services, including: Are we doing enough to make these people feel included in our communities? If you work in education, government, […]
The Human Faces of Language Access: People in Your Community Benefitting from Translation or Interpretation
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Language access – receiving information and materials in one’s own language — is a human right and critical for helping non-native English speakers thrive in our communities. Every day, interpreters and translators get to use their language expertise and cultural intelligence to help people resolve legal and financial issues, get past trauma, receive medical support, […]
5 Things You Can Do to Include Families with Limited English Speaking Abilities
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If you work in education, governments, health care, non-profits, or any agency that helps the community, you probably ask yourselves how to be more inclusive. A simple way to make a huge difference for people is to provide language access for families who have limited English speaking abilities.
How to hold Inclusive Virtual Back-to-School Meetings
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Before scheduling a meeting for your diverse school or district, there are some things to consider to make sure your meeting is inclusive regardless of English abilities.
Tips to Ensure High Quality Translation
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“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt