11/22/2021
Translation to support employees, clients, and the community
According to the Census Bureau, 38% of the nation’s population (125.6 million residents) report speaking English “less than very well.” And some of the most linguistically diverse areas of the country—Seattle, New York, New Orleans—were the first to confront the most serious coronavirus outbreaks. Now, cases rise in Florida, Texas, and Arizona where between 20-35% of the populations speak a language other than English at home.
As the pandemic rages on, language is more important than ever. Non-English-speaking members of the community must be informed about public health guidelines. People need to understand social distancing protocols, and what to do if they get sick. It is also important for people in affected areas to remain informed about reopening guidelines, unemployment, housing rights, meal distribution, and other local resources. Without access to dependable information that they can understand, limited English proficient individuals are at risk of not understanding the steps they must take to protect themselves and others.
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