In this report, we examine the barriers to voting based on language skills and solutions to expand access for limited English-proficient voters from the local to the federal level. Nearly two and a ...

US lawmakers move to codify language access in federal agencies, prioritizing human translators and interpreters in a new challenge to Trump EO.

Language access ensures all voters can participate in democracy regardless of their primary language. In this resource, we share what you need to know about federal voting requirements, state and ...

Eloisa Mendoza has spent 18 years helping people who aren’t fluent in English navigate complex legal documents. She guides them through stressful events and accompanying dense paperwork, such as ...

On May 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its first Language Access Annual Progress Report (the Report) reflecting on its advancements since the 2022 HHS Equity ...

PREVIOUSLY INSISTED THEIR RESPECTIVE CLIENTS ARE NOT GUILTY. LISA: TONIGHT, CITY LEADERS IN SACRAMENTO WILL BE MEETING TO DISCUSS A REPORT THAT LOOKS A THE GAP IN LANGUAGE ACCESS. TY: KCRA 3’S ...

As a Latino immigrant, former Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individual and now a public employee leading civil rights efforts, I know firsthand how critical language access is. Despite Executive ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - In May, a new office will start breaking language barriers for people in Kansas City. It’s called the ‘Office for Language Access’. It’s a part of the the city’s language ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City’s Office of Language Access is working to ensure those coming to town for the World Cup feel welcome. It’s estimated around 650,000 will be flocking to the metro ...

Flood watches and warnings remain in effect for large portions of northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington this morning. Here is the latest forecast. OPB’s Natalie Pate continues today’s newsletter ...

Colorado agencies are encountering a growing diversity of languages from residents seeking state services. But what happens when the resources to meet those needs fall short? Colorado’s limited ...