Study Finds Gaps in Aid for Non-English Speakers in State Civil Courts
When Maythe Ramirez went to Superior Court in Contra Costa, Calif., for a child custody hearing in 2006, she wanted to tell the judge that her husband beat her and should not be allowed broad visitation rights. The court did not provide an interpreter for her, however, and Ms. Ramirez, who speaks almost no English, could not follow the arcane proceeding, much less participate.´
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Language Access Advocates gather in D.C. for the 4th Annual NCIHC Membership Meeting
Once a year leaders from around the country who work as medical interpreters, interpreter service coordinators and trainers, clinicians, policymakers, advocates and researchers gather to promote and enhance language access in health care.´
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