Ensuring Language Access and Effective Communication During Response and Recovery: A Checklist for Emergency Responders

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Published: 10/2018. This two-page checklist provides recommendations, action steps, and effective practices for working with interpreters who can assist emergency responders in addressing the needs of persons with limited English proficiency and persons with disabilities regarding language access and effective communication. It includes links to additional resources and information. (PDF)
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