The Top 3 Things You Need to Do to Successfully Execute a Language Access Program
Did you know that nearly 68 million US residents face language barriers in everyday communication? Successful language access programs bridge this gap so that no …
Did you know that nearly 68 million US residents face language barriers in everyday communication? Successful language access programs bridge this gap so that no …
As businesses plan for the coming year, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives remain a hot topic. When you think of DEI, unbiased hiring practices …
One of the first steps in providing your community with the language access services they need is to figure out how much it will cost. …
Every person, regardless of language or background, deserves to be heard and understood. Behind every request for language services is a person seeking clarity, understanding, …
About 8% of the U.S. population, or 26.7 million people, are not native speakers of English and have limited English proficiency (LEP). Language access – …
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 …
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.
Creating a terminology and glossary list is an investment in time that will pay off quickly. If you plan ahead and create a process for …
Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you work in a school with students who are from families with limited English abilities, this can be a stressful event even …
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.