In this report, we examine the barriers to voting based on language skills and solutions to expand access for limited English-proficient voters from the local to the federal level. Nearly two and a ...

A new report finds significant language access barriers in Massachusetts courts for non-English speakers and the deaf or hard of hearing.

Three years ago, I argued that meaningful health care access cannot be achieved unless the federal government takes action to improve services for limited-English speakers, particularly in the ...

Today, Dēmos, a nonprofit public policy organization, released a report highlighting successes in federal laws addressing language access for voters, while naming shortcomings that must be addressed ...

Chinese authorities appeared to have lifted a block on the English-language version of online encyclopedia Wikipedia, but politically sensitive topics such as Tibet and Tiananmen Square are still off ...

Systemic factors, not patient reluctance, drive disparities in telehealth access for non-English language preference patients. The TECCI framework aims to integrate language support into telehealth ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - A group of California advocates are claiming victory after reaching a settlement with the Employment Development Department over providing more language services to non-English ...

Across the country, as health care navigators continue their critical work to help enroll people in health coverage, the experience of multilingual assisters illustrates how one’s voice can be a ...

Colorado agencies are encountering a growing diversity of languages from residents seeking state services. But what happens when the resources to meet those needs fall short? Colorado’s limited ...

Editor’s Note: Click on the words highlighted in this story to pull up a definition and short research summary. As the coordinator for an English-learner program, Lisa Hoelmer walks a fine line. She ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Avery Nelson. Buy this photo. A University of Michigan study published this past ...