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2012 Conference Materials

"Why Don’t They Just Learn English? The Realities and Challenges of Mastering English as a Second Language"- Amber Sroka- Middle Country Public Library, Maria Studer- Dowling College Center for Inter-generational Policy and Practice & Biena Depeña- Westbury Learning Center
In this workshop we will discuss the challenges and successes of our immigrant communities as they seek to master English. We will explain the time it takes to become proficient in English as well as learning disabilities and other obstacles that may interfere in the process. Most importantly, we will give insight to the fluency required to converse in different situations and the importance of providing language access services.
Why Don't They Just Learn English PowerPoint Presentation
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"Justice in the Courts" -Presented by Laura Abel-National Center for Access Justice & Ruth Reynolds- VIBS Family Violence and Rape Crisis Center
This workshop will examine the challenges faced by limited English proficient domestic violence survivors and others when attempting to navigate the court system. Recommendations for improvement and best practices  will be offered including the American Bar Association’s standards for language access in the courts.
courts_workshop_presentation__11-9-12.pdf
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"Language Access 101" -This workshop explains the right of Limited   English Proficient (LEP) individuals to receive meaningful access to services and programs that receive federal financial assistance. It outlines the obligations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Executive Order 13166, and requirements under New York State law as they apply to recipients and sub-recipients of federal assistance and what can be done when an agency is not in compliance with the law.
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"Interpreters: Roles, Responsibilities  & Implementation in Healthcare Settings"  Presented by Sonia Palacio-Grottola- NAPRHSW, Berta Cevallos- BMIL Language Consultants L.L.C & Vinny Aguilar -Language Access Services, NSLJ/Southside Hospital. 
Overview of skills, experience and qualifications required to provide effective interpretation.  A discussion of limited language access in hospitals, clinics and possible solutions.
lilac_conference.pdf
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"Organizing a Grassroots Language Access Campaign" Presented by Anita Halasz-Long Island Jobs with Justice, Jackeline Saavedra- Fellow/SEPA Mujer & Osman Canales- LICPP/La Fuente Organizer
This workshop will provide participants with skills and tools on how to organize an effective grassroots campaign. Identifying a campaign issue, outreach and recruitment, knowing your allies and base, and how to take action will all be discussed. Workshop presenters will draw from their own campaign experiences to help you start your own grassroots language access campaign.

"Language Access and Law Enforcement: Improving Police Relations with Immigrant Communities"- Improving language access and cultural competence in the police department is essential to reducing fear and building trust with immigrant communities. This workshop will address the U.S. Dept. of Justice’s recommendations in 2011 to the Suffolk County Police Department, what improvements have been made and those issues which still need to be addressed.  Local, state and federal laws impacting immigrants  such as Secure Communities, will also be discussed.

"Promoting Language Access in Your Organization" -Berta Cevallos and Lillian Moy

promoting_language_access_-_lilac.pdf
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  • About Us
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Response Resources
    • Language Access Resources
    • How to File a Complaint
    • Glossary Of Terms
    • Language Cards
  • Laws & Guidances
    • Nassau County
    • Suffolk County
    • Federal and State
    • Reports
  • News Coverage
    • 15 Years of Expanding Language Access
  • Conferences
    • 2012 Conference
    • 2013 Conference
    • 2014 Conference
    • 2015 Conference
    • 2016 Conference
    • 2019 Conference
  • Contact Us