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Types of Sign Language Used in the United States
When it comes to sign languages, the most common one you’ll come across in the United States is American Sign Language (ASL), but it’s far from the only one. While various sign languages have existed for centuries, standardization came much later, especially in...
Language Barriers in Correctional Facilities
In the United States, correctional facilities are legally required to provide language access to inmates with limited English proficiency (LEP). Still, many prisons have difficulty providing adequate, equitable language services, resulting in significant challenges...
6 Language Access Challenges Courts Face and How to Overcome Them
Navigating the legal system can be tricky enough as it is for native English speakers — for those with limited English proficiency (LEP), it’s an even bigger struggle. Luckily, there are rules and regulations in place to provide language access to LEP defendants,...
3 Ways State Departments of Revenue Benefit from Language Access
State departments of revenue play a vital role in our civic ecosystem — they make possible many of the public services and programs we enjoy on a day-to-day basis. From registering small businesses to offering programs for community and economic development, these...
How to Create Equitable Green Spaces with Language Access
With Earth Day right around the corner and summer fast approaching, many of us here in the northern hemisphere are enjoying the green spaces in our lives just a little bit more lately. As the weather warms up, we tend to appreciate our parks — from the local park on...
LEP in Education: Providing Language Access for Students and Parents
English-learning students and their parents face unique challenges in our country’s education system. A thoughtful language access plan can help them surmount those challenges. English learners make up a significant chunk of students in the United States — roughly 10%...