Moving to a new country poses many challenges for immigrants, from getting used to American customs to figuring out how to get basic needs met to understanding how to navigate our social support systems and services. English proficiency varies, and even those with strong language skills may need help with complex terminology in healthcare, legal, […]
What are the best things to measure to know if your language access program is a success? Let’s start with the goal: for organizations serving diverse communities like schools and healthcare organizations, success is about achieving compliance, improving outcomes, and building trust. Tracking the right metrics is how effective programs turn these goals into reality. […]
How do you connect with families when they don’t speak the same language as your staff? For schools and community organizations, language barriers create real obstacles to engagement. Yet when families are more engaged, the benefits are clear: stronger relationships, higher trust, and better outcomes for the entire community. Language access programs remove these communication […]
How can your school or district keep students safe, informed, and engaged if their families can’t understand key messages? You can’t—and that’s why language access is so important. Now that the school year is back in full swing, communication early and often is critical to better outcomes. Approximately five million students in the United States […]
Is your organization managing its language access program effectively, or is it struggling with scattered responsibilities? If the duties of overseeing language access are divided among several multilingual staff members, you risk overwhelming your team and under-managing the program. Ultimately, your organization may fall short of meeting the community’s needs. You’ll need a dedicated resource […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 success of your language access program is dependent on a well-trained staff. Learn how to provide effective language access training for your staff.
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 […]
