That's what we're here to talk about.
#APCOWestern #911 #LanguageAccess #PublicSafety #EmergencyCommunications #Convey911
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The district's summer language academy is turning heads with its innovative approach to supporting multilingual learners, sparking interest from educators across California!
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#CA #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #CommunityCollaboration
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Brandi will be on the floor all week. If you're attending, come find her.
#APCOWestern #APCO2026 #911 #PublicSafety #LanguageAccess #Convey911
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Bangor's advisory committee is taking crucial steps to bridge language barriers, ensuring that non-English speakers receive the support they need in high-stakes situations.
Learn more here!
#BangorCityPenobscotCounty #ME #EquityInclusion #CitizenPortal #BangorCity #LanguageAccess
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Senator Bailey's new bill aims to break down language barriers in the courtroom, ensuring that every defendant's right to justice is protected, regardless of their language skills.
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#NY #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #NewYorkCourts #LanguageAccess #JusticeReform
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The Baltimore Association of Nepalese in America is not just a community resource—it's a lifeline for thousands, advocating for better access to services and support for the growing Nepali population.
Learn more here!
#BaltimoreCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #CommunityIntegration #LanguageAccess
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Baltimore County is gearing up for a smooth 2026 primary with record-breaking voter registration and a commitment to excellence in election readiness!
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#BaltimoreCounty #MD #VoterEngagement #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #ElectionReadiness
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"[O]ne's fluency in English should not be the determining factor in accessing government services, whether that is storm-related services ... or receiving health care, reporting a crime, enrolling a child in school.”
#languageaccess
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Deaf patients condemn shortage of BSL interpreters in NHS: https://bbc.in/4u8NnF5 | BBC (02/10/2026) | By Charlie O'Loughlin
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#Interpreter #BritishSignLanguage #Deaf #Healthcare #LanguageAccess
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This is what it looks like when language stops being a variable.
See it in action → convey911.com/request-demo
#911 #EmergencyCommunications #LanguageAccess #PublicSafetyTech #Convey911
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Poster for SKCC clinic with light grey background. Header in speech bubble reads “Volunteer Interpreters Needed” in bold green font, followed by SKCC logo, the dates, the languages, and the URL.
👋 WA #interpreters: Sign up to volunteer at the April 2026 Seattle/King County Clinic! Use your skills to provide essential care for community members who struggle to access or afford healthcare. Learn more and sign up 🔗 seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/volunteers/ #1nt #LanguageAccess #SKCC2026
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🏛️ Happening today, March 26, on the Hill (and online). Join via the link below ⤵️
🍿 Featuring long-time champion of #languageaccess and past president of both NOTIS + @atanet.org... 🥁 @caitilinwalsh.bsky.social
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Join ALC On The Hill on March 26 and help strengthen the voice of the language industry. This is a key opportunity to stand with colleagues, members, and allies. Register now at https://bit.ly/4bL635j
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#Translator #Interpreter #Government #Advocacy #LanguageAccess #LanguageServices #xl8 #1nt
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Response time data is tracked obsessively at the best agencies. Language barrier incidents often aren't tracked at all.
That's the gap worth closing.
#911 #EmergencyResponse #LanguageAccess #PublicSafetyTech #Convey911
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Florida mandates driver's license tests must be taken in English, eliminates other languages: https://bit.ly/4d3lHLD | CBS Miami (2/5/26) | By Ana Maria Soler
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#Florida #US #LanguageAccess #Interpreters #Government #CBS #Multilingual
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The agencies closing that gap aren't waiting for a mandate. They're treating language access the same way the best departments treat response times — as a standard, not an exception.
#PublicSafety #911 #EmergencyCommunications #LanguageAccess #Convey911
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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a law requiring translator services in administrative hearings. The legislation was inspired by Lakota speaker Helen Red Feather of Wounded Knee.
Read more: www.buffalosfire.com/on-monday-so...
#LakotaLanguage #LanguageAccess #SouthDakota #BuffalosFire
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Coffee County commissioners have made significant moves to ensure environmental safety and federal compliance by approving a $72,295 landfill monitoring contract and an updated Language Access Plan.
Get the details!
#CoffeeCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment #LanguageAccess
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Tennessee is set to change the way driver’s licenses are issued, allowing non-English speakers to take their initial exams in their native language—but what does this mean for their future on the road?
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#TN #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #PublicSafety #WorkforceNeed
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A groundbreaking bill to enhance the SafeUT crisis app with multilingual support could save lives by ensuring timely help reaches Spanish speakers and others in need for just $10,000 a year.
Learn more here
#UT #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #CrisisIntervention #CommunitySupport
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T&I News - Wisconsin debates AI interpreters in courtrooms: https://bit.ly/4riNyLo | WKOW (03/05/2026) | By Ryan Lynch
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#AI #Interpreters #Wisconsin #AB377 #LanguageAccess #Language #Government #Law #Courts
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Addressing the Communications Breakdown in Global Development: How AI-Enabled Assessment Tools Can Reach Excluded Communities
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#ArtificialIntelligence #AI #GlobalDevelopment #data #ImpactMeasurement #LanguageAccess
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Nearly 500,000 foreign‑born Minnesotans rely on ethnic media for news—but many outlets run on limited resources. New Legacy‑funded grants could help them reach audiences with non‑English video content, up to $75K per outlet.
#EthnicMedia #Minnesota #LanguageAccess
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A child wearing a hearing aid signs with their hands while an adult in the background also signs; a red banner at the bottom reads “ADA RIGHTS.”
For generations, Deaf communities faced institutional repression through oralism and forced conformity. Today, the call is clear: Sign language rights are human rights.
Read more:
https://loom.ly/A5xNzZU
#DisabilityRights #SignLanguage #LanguageAccess #InclusionMatters #ADA
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Vermont's committee is set to transform emergency management with a groundbreaking omnibus bill that combines language access, food distribution, and vital rescue funding!
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#VT #VermontPublicSafety #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #FoodDistribution #EmergencyManagement
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The Vermont Criminal Justice Council is urging for a modest budget increase to address critical training needs and looming translation costs, all while preparing for a significant expansion in oversight responsibilities.
Get the details!
#VT #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess
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Maryland is on the brink of a transformative bill that could revolutionize language acquisition for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, ensuring they receive the support they need from birth to age 9.
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#MD #EarlyIntervention #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #EducationalEquity
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The Washington State Government Committee has advanced 13 pivotal bills aimed at enhancing voter rights and accessibility while holding two for further discussion—what's next in this legislative journey?
Learn more here
#WA #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #LanguageAccess #VotingRights
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