Number of Non-English Speaking Households Continues to Rise in the United States
The October 2023 US Census data release shows an increase in the number of non-English speaking households across all languages as linguists’ roles shift.
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The October 2023 US Census data release shows an increase in the number of non-English speaking households across all languages as linguists’ roles shift.
The US Departments of Labor, Justice are just two of the 18 federal bodies to update their plans and policies to better support people with limited English proficiency.
The Supporting Patient Education and Knowledge (SPEAK) Act, introduced in October 2023, would create a task force to address barriers facing patients with limited English proficiency.
UCLA researchers examined consent document translation data, concluding that high translation costs hinder participation in clinical studies by underrepresented groups.
Inter-agency complaint, executive order prompt HHS to reexamine services for people with limited English proficiency, revive inactive Language Access Steering Committee.
University of California, Irvine finds only 40% of orgs track data on language service usage; less than half have a Language Access Coordinator. Limited budgets cited as hurdle.
The Department of Homeland Security prepares to open RFP for translation, interpreting, and transcription in almost 300 languages for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Research by University of Minnesota and the HealthPartners Institute reveals language access disparities negatively impact health outcomes for non-English speakers.
An Oregon Task Force comprising representatives from language service providers including LanguageLine, Boostlingo, and AMN successfully advocated against the bill.
US Department of Justice works with Louisiana’s Supreme Court to solve lack of access to language services for court users of limited English proficiency.
HB 23-1004, introduced by translator and Representative Elizabeth Velasco, goes to vote January 25, 2023; would cover personal or commercial policies for cars, homes.
Covid-19 accelerated healthcare’s digital transformation, but left behind patients with limited English proficiency; how new tech should include language support from the start.
New York selects 33 language companies of various sizes and business categories for a five-year contract; 18 are local to the state.
Researchers from the University of Surrey uncovered more than 10 barriers to the uptake of interpreting services among certain LEP groups living in the UK.
US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issues an emphatic call to action for federal agencies to review and improve language access practices and policies.
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