Policy/Advocacy Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/policy-advocacy/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:56:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://certifiedlanguages.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/CLI_Favicon-150x150.png Policy/Advocacy Archives - Certified Languages International https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/tag/policy-advocacy/ 32 32 243885886 The 2025 Outlook on Language Access under Section 1557 https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/outlook-on-language-access-under-section-1557/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 05:00:26 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/outlook-on-language-access-under-section-1557/ Section 1557’s Final Rule is now in place, with new and reinstated regulations to prevent discrimination against individuals with limited English proficiency and disabilities. Here’s a rundown of upcoming Section 1557 deadlines related to language access that covered entities need to be aware of in 2025.

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]]> 14398 When Your Disaster Plan Includes Language Access, You Keep Your Whole Community Safe https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/your-disaster-plan-should-include-language-access/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:04:17 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/your-disaster-plan-should-include-language-access/ To keep non-English language preferent (NELP) community members safe, those in charge of disaster response and recovery efforts must ensure language access is a key component of their disaster preparedness plan.

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]]> 14394 An Interview with CCHI Language Access Advocate Jorge Ungo, the One Who “Brings the People Together” https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/jorge-ungo-cchi-quinceanera-interview/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:51:08 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/jorge-ungo-cchi-quinceanera-interview/ To mark CCHI’s 15-year anniversary, we spoke with language access advocate Jorge Ungo. Our conversation covered CCHI’s evolution, including the introduction of the ETOE™ exam, their second annual summit, and their efforts to unite the language access community.

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]]> 14382 How CLI Is Preparing for HB 2359 Interpreter Requirements https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/how-cli-is-preparing-for-hb-2359/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 06:45:26 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/how-cli-is-preparing-for-hb-2359/ CLI is keeping close track of Oregon HB 2359. We want to make sure our state’s most vulnerable residents can quickly access healthcare interpreters. Here’s how we’re addressing the requirements for remote interpreter under HB 2359.

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]]> 14310 2023 Predictions: What’s on the Horizon for Language Access and Interpreting Services https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/language-access-predictions-2023/ Sat, 14 Jan 2023 01:15:23 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/language-access-predictions-2023/ Right now we’re wishing we had a crystal ball to help us forecast 2023. Instead, we’ll have to rely on our industry data and expertise to predict what’s ahead for the language industry.  So we asked CLI pros in Interpreter Services, Interpreter Recruitment, Operations . . . all the way up to our CEO. Here’s […]

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]]> 14280 Answers to Your Top 5 Questions about Oregon House Bill 2359 https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/answers-to-your-top-5-questions-about-oregon-house-bill-2359/ Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:03:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/answers-to-your-top-5-questions-about-oregon-house-bill-2359/ Oregon House Bill 2359 raises a lot of questions, not only for healthcare interpreters, but also for the healthcare industry as a whole. We're here with answers.

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]]> 14214 These 3 Organizations Are Dedicated to Language Preservation https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/these-3-organizations-are-dedicated-to-language-preservation/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/these-3-organizations-are-dedicated-to-language-preservation/#respond Fri, 04 Mar 2022 07:09:43 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/these-3-organizations-are-dedicated-to-language-preservation/ Language has everything to do with the way we experience and interact with the world. These language activists are helping to preserve language and culture.

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]]> 14197 This Land Was Made For You And Me…But Is It Accessible? https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/this-land-was-made-for-you-and-me-but-is-it-accessible/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/this-land-was-made-for-you-and-me-but-is-it-accessible/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 22:53:44 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/this-land-was-made-for-you-and-me-but-is-it-accessible/ Everyone has a right to explore all the beauty the U.S. has to offer. And these organizations agree.

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/this-land-was-made-for-you-and-me-but-is-it-accessible/feed/ 0 14167 Election Support and Resources for Minority Language Voters https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/election-resources-for-minority-language-voters/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/election-resources-for-minority-language-voters/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 06:06:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/election-resources-for-minority-language-voters/ For the millions of U.S. voters with limited English proficiency, language barriers can present a big challenge. Multilingual materials and language access plans are key to making the election accessible for everyone.

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/election-resources-for-minority-language-voters/feed/ 0 14051 Know the Laws for Using ASL Interpreters Over Video https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/know-the-law-for-using-asl-interpreters-over-video/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/know-the-law-for-using-asl-interpreters-over-video/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:18:00 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/know-the-law-for-using-asl-interpreters-over-video/ If you’re new to using an ASL interpreter over video, it’s a good idea to brush up on the applicable laws to make sure your deaf or hard-of-hearing patients are receiving the best care possible. (You can start here!)

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]]> https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/know-the-law-for-using-asl-interpreters-over-video/feed/ 0 14041 The Importance of Gender-Inclusive Language in Interpreting https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/the-importance-of-gender-inclusive-language-in-interpreting/ https://certifiedlanguages.com/blog/the-importance-of-gender-inclusive-language-in-interpreting/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2019 20:58:10 +0000 https://certifiedlanguages.flywheelsites.com/blog/the-importance-of-gender-inclusive-language-in-interpreting/ As interpreters, it's important to work toward using more gender-inclusive language. Certified Spanish interpreter Marisol Varela shares more.

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