Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Washington State Coalition for Language Access Conference

The WASCLA Conference brings together participants throughout Washington State to share improvements and progress in working to ensure access to Limited English Proficient individuals.

Who Should Attend?

Those who are interested in language access including interpreters, translators and those providing services in the following areas: domestic violence, sexual assault, crimes such as trafficking, advocacy, law enforcement, housing, health- care, immigration, public benefits, family law, and government services.

Goals for the Summit:

Learn more about LEP policies, interpreter and translator best practices, training for staff on working with interpreters, telephonic interpreting, interpreter and translator certification, reimbursement systems, translation models, and cultural competence. Discuss a statewide database to share interpreter and translator resources. Network with professional interpreters and translators.

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