Welcome to the D.C. Language Access Coalition website!
The D.C. Language Access Coalition is an alliance of community-based and civil rights organizations that advocate for language access rights within the District of Columbia.
Mayor Williams signing the D.C. Language Access Act of 2004 into law.
The D.C. Language Access Coalition's (Coalition) goal is to ensure that DC residents and workers who are limited English proficient (LEP) or non-English proficient (NEP) have equal access to the most essential government benefits and services including food stamps, Medicaid, health care, unemployment benefits, job training programs, public education, fire and emergency services, the police department and mental health services.
Councilmember Schwartz issues Letter to Chairman Gray
Thu, 10/16/2008 - 2:40pm — dclacadmin
Recently, Councilmember Schwartz issued a letter to D.C. Council Chairman Vincent Gray to inform him about the annual hearing on the status of the Language Access Act, as well as her desire to see that the District makes a more concerted effort to to follow through on the provisions of the Act in order to enable LEP/NEP residents to access essential public services and to become viable members of the community.
Annual Hearing on the Status of the D.C. Language Access Act
Wed, 10/15/2008 - 12:50pm — dclacadmin
On Wednesday, September 24, 2008, D.C. Councilmember Carol Schwartz presided over the annual hearing regarding the status of language access in the District and to note progress made in improving implementation of the Language Access Act within city government agencies since last year. The hearing was held at the D.C. Council, and several provided oral testimony, including representatives from the Mayor's Office, Coalition members, and District residents.
State Board of Education Hearing on proposed Five-Year Plan
Tue, 09/16/2008 - 11:19am — dclacadmin
On Wednesday, September 10, 2008, the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia (OSSE)held a public hearing on parental involvement as it prepares to embark on its proposed five-year strategic plan. The D.C. Language Access Coalition was represented by Lead Education Organizer,Mauricio Lopez, who presented testimony at the hearing.
Annual N-LAAN Conference to be held in Washington, D.C.
Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:58am — dclacadmin
The National Language Access Advocates Network (N-LAAN) will be hosting their second annual conference on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The theme of this year's conference is "Beyond Meaningful Access." Click here for further conference and registration information.
Welcome to the new D.C. Language Access Coalition site!
Sun, 04/06/2008 - 2:57pm — dclacadminWelcome to the D.C. Language Access Coalition website. Please take a minute to get to know our work and our community. Do not hesitate to contact us at any time if you need information or would like to get to know us more.
