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Board reviews draft language access plan that prioritizes community liaisons and six top languages
Summary
CCRPC staff presented a draft language access plan April 15 aiming to standardize interpretation and translation practices; staff proposed prioritizing community‑based outreach and identified Nepali, Somali, Swahili, Arabic, Spanish and French as the top six languages in Chittenden County.
CCRPC staff on April 15 presented a draft language access plan intended to formalize how the commission provides interpretation, translation and other communication access services. The plan grows from a review of federal guidance, best practices and community advisory‑committee feedback.
Ann Nelson, the plan presenter, said the policy is designed to comply with Title VI and the Americans with Disabilities Act and to align with guidance from the Vermont Office of Racial Equity. She told the board the plan emphasizes funneling resources into community liaisons and live interpretation rather than relying primarily on document translation: "Translation of documents is important, but community…
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