What is Language Access?
- Language is fundamental to our connection with one another. Communication is key to taking part in society and in public processes. Language access at its core is working with the person across from you to understand each other.
- Language access is the practice of designing public process, services, and communication that:
- Are offered in plain language;
- Include multiple languages (translation, interpretation, or in-language facilitation, multiple modes of access, etc...);
- Meet people's access needs (closed captions, sign language interpretation, etc...)
- Honor and celebrate people's cultures
Link to Metropolitan Area Planning Council Language Access Guide