Tag: language access
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.
CCI Group Selected for Sourcewell’s Inaugural Language Services Contract Category
The contract enables government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits across North America to access CCI Group's services without conducting individual competitive bidding processes, streamlining the process.
April in Focus: Celebrating Language Access Month
National Language Access Month is the culmination of hard work and advocacy by linguists over decades who have built upon its common use for multilingual outreach, interpreter advocacy, and public education regardless of federal recognition.
Tarjimly Becomes Part of CLEAR Global’s Mission for Language Access
By integrating Tarjimly into CLEAR Global’s ecosystem, the two organizations will combine language services and voice data with on-demand interpretation capabilities, creating new innovative opportunities for voice initiatives.