Month: August 2021
Language Access
by Farieha (Fia) Shah, Senior Language Access Coordinator in Ayuda’s Language Access Program
The Migration Policy Institute estimates that 8% of people in the US (25.1 million people) are Limited English Proficient (LEP). Given their large numbers, there is a strong need for language access – this entails providing equitable access to, and understanding of, universally available services.
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Three things you need to know about language access
One of the major barriers for immigrants seeking to integrate in America is language access. Without English skills and no access to interpreters, immigrants have issues understanding crucial legal information relevant to their immigration process. For this Think Table issue, we take a deeper look into how language access, or lack thereof, impacts immigrants.
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