Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP),” mandates that all federal agencies and recipients of federal funding take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to their services for individuals with limited English proficiency
https://www.justice.gov/crt/executive-order-13166
Our company specializes in helping government agencies comply with this crucial directive, ensuring that language barriers do not prevent anyone from accessing essential public services.
1. Language Access Assessment Identifying Language Needs
We begin by conducting a comprehensive assessment of your agency’s language needs. This involves analyzing the demographics of your service population, identifying the most common languages spoken, and evaluating the current language access provisions.
Case Study: Enhancing Language Services for a State Health Department
We partnered with a state health department to assess its language access needs. Through data analysis and community consultations, we identified key LEP populations and provided a roadmap for improving multilingual communication. As a result, the department was able to increase service accessibility by 40% for non-English speaking residents.
American Sign Language (ASL)
Case Study: Compliance Monitoring for a State Welfare Agency
We implemented a comprehensive compliance monitoring program for a state welfare agency, enabling them to track and report on their language access efforts. This program ensured ongoing compliance with EO 13166 and improved service delivery to people with speech impaired individuals by 30%.
Are you ready to ensure your agency is fully compliant with Executive Order 13166? Contact us today to learn how our team can help you better serve your community and fulfill your legal obligations.
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