Tag: language access
Gov. Evers, Stockbridge-Munsee Community Celebrate Unveiling of Dual Language Highway Signs
The unveiling marks a historic achievement and culminating effort of the Dual-Language Sign Program, which was established and launched by Gov. Evers and the Evers Administration in 2021.
UK Government Funds Major Expansion of Specialist Interpreters for the Deafblind Community
The collaboration between agencies and industry bodies underpins the government’s effort to expand interpreter availability and strengthen long‑term access for Deafblind people in the UK.
Eclipse Scheduling Completes SOC 2 Type II Examination
The exam completion helps confirm that the platform's security and confidentiality controls have operated effectively over time; an important assurance for organizations coordinating services with highly sensitive information.
South Dakota’s New Interpreter Law Reshapes State Proceedings for Lakota Speakers
As state agencies prepare for the law’s July implementation, the uranium case has become an early test of how South Dakota will meet its new obligations to ensure adequate language accessibility.
California Department of Pesticide Regulation Makes Language Services Permanent for County Agricultural Commissioners
The program offers CAC offices across all 58 California counties no-cost access to a 24/7 interpretation call line and document translation services covering more than 100 languages.
USCCR Releases Report on Language Access for Individuals With Limited English Proficiency
The final report includes formal findings and recommendations designed to inform federal policy and strengthen enforcement of civil rights protections for LEP individuals.
Why Language Access Cannot Be Automated Away
Language access, which is a civil right, cannot be fully automated by AI, especially in high-stakes situations like legal or medical settings. Human professionals are indispensable because they provide judgment, cultural leadership, agility, and governance and manage the complexity, trauma, and ethical responsibility that AI cannot handle.
Reps. Chu, Meng, Vargas, and Sen. Padilla Introduce Language Access Board Act
The Language Access Board Act of 2026 will help ensure that all Americans have access to the services and resources their tax dollars pay for, without barriers based on English proficiency.
New Boostlingo Report Finds That Interpreting Technology Can Make Language Access More Reliable
The report highlights where progress is being made, and where operational support is still needed, to help organizations and providers deliver language access reliably when and where it’s needed.