The Language Access Resource Center (LARC) provides information and resources about the rights of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. It describe the federal and New York State laws prohibiting discrimination against LEP individuals and the obligations of recipients of federal funding to ensure meaningful access. Each LEP topic includes studies, reports, and documents describing state and federal agency obligations to provide language assistance services to LEP individuals.
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Principles for Interpreters in Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Abuse and Human Trafficking Settings
Interpreters follow a unique set of ethical obligations and principles to become a conduit of communication. Their role helps remove communication barriers so that individuals with Limited English Proficient (LEP) are afforded full and equal protection under the law....
Zoom Interpreting and Closed Captioning Guide for Service Providers, 2022
Tips and resources on Zoom interpreting and closed captioning for service providers.
“It Shouldn’t Rest on Me:” Providing Meaningful Language Access and Avoiding the Use of Children as Interpreters – Resources for Law Enforcement, 2019
The use of children as interpreters during law enforcement interactions is especially problematic, particularly when the life, safety or well-being of a loved one may be at risk, is an enormous responsibility that can generate feelings of anxiety and stress. The use...
Making Domestic Violence Services Accessible to Individuals with Limited English Proficiency
Creative and dedicated sexual and domestic violence programs and advocates have always found ways to improve our work toward safety, healing, and justice for those harmed by violence, and to end and prevent violence at home and in our communities. If we invest in a comprehensive, proactive approach to providing assistance for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), all survivors will have greater access to critical services and greater success in addressing the violence in their lives. This toolkit provides resources and support to build language access as a core service for survivors with LEP.
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