Creating and Managing a Language Access Plan That is Compliant and Meets Your Community’s Needs
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
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 […]
5 Easy Ways to Provide Language Access to Families with Limited English Proficiency
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, […]
Why Language Access Training is Critical and How to Provide It
The success of your language access program is dependent on a well-trained staff. Learn how to provide effective language access training for your staff.
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 one is left unheard, but organizing and coordinating such programs effectively remains a daunting task for many organizations. This can lead to fragmented services and unmet needs. To execute a […]
Language Access: A Catalyst for DEI in 2024
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 and awareness and sensitivity training are probably the first things that come to mind. But language access – providing materials in the language of your stakeholders – is also crucial […]
How to Set a Budget for Language Access Services
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. And that means getting an accurate understanding of costs so you can present a budget and get it approved. In this blog post we’ll walk you through the process of […]
Six Reasons Why You Need a Portal to Help You Manage Language Access Requests
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, and connection. Yet, for language access coordinators (or anyone else in charge of arranging language assistance) managing these requests can be overwhelming. For example, coordinators may receive a flurry of […]
Is your Language Access Program Mature Enough to Meet Your Community’s Needs?
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 – providing translation and interpretation services so this population can access the services they need – helps these members of our community to work, learn, receive care, and thrive in our […]
5 Things You Can Do to Include Families with Limited English Speaking Abilities
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.