Multicultural Matters: Language Access in Action

20% of U.S. residents speak a language other than English, and an additional 13% of the population has a disability. Each has different communication needs and challenges.? How effectively does your organization’s communication strategy serve them??

Without a clear language access plan, important information might not effectively reach the people who need it most. Fortunately, there are ways to fix this. With the right strategy and tools, you can break down language barriers and communicate effectively with diverse communities. In this edition, we’ll explore how to create a strong language access plan, how technology can boost accessibility, and why making information available to everyone requires both language services and alternate formats.?

5 Steps to Developing a Language Access Plan?

Reaching everyone with the right information begins with a well-structured language access plan. This article breaks down the essentials, from assessing your community’s needs to taking advantage of the latest technology. These five steps will help you create a plan that makes communication clearer and more inclusive for everyone.

How Technology Can Enhance Language Access for the US Population with LEP

Language barriers can be difficult to overcome, but technology is changing that. From real-time video interpreting to AI-driven translation tools, the latest innovations are making it easier to connect with people in their preferred languages and give everyone access to the information they need. In this article, we explore how technology is reshaping how we communicate across languages.

Accessibility in Healthcare: Language Access and Alternate Formats

As healthcare moves toward greater equity, meeting the needs of individuals who face language and accessibility barriers is more important than ever. Providing information in multiple languages and alternate formats helps everyone access critical healthcare information and services. In this article, we explore how healthcare organizations can better serve diverse populations by offering language access and alternate formats—and why this is essential for both compliance and improved outcomes.??

Events?

• We’ll be attending HLTH 2024 in Las Vegas from October 20-23. This event brings together leaders in healthcare innovation to explore the future of health, and we're eager to connect with industry leaders and join the conversation on AI, digital health, and more.?

• Our team will also be at the World Orphan Drug Congress Europe in Barcelona from October 23-October 25. We look forward to connecting with life sciences professionals at the World Orphan Drug Congress and discussing how we can support your efforts to bring life-saving treatments to global markets through effective language solutions.?

?ULG In the News?

• A newly awarded $1.8 million, five-year Community Navigator Grant will enable ULG to bring its proven Navigator services to South Carolina, helping multilingual communities enroll in health insurance and navigate the healthcare system.?

• ULG was recently recertified to multiple ISO standards, demonstrating our continued commitment to quality.??

• Our own Belinda Hilbert was recently featured by the Language Connects Foundation. Read her profile for insights on why language diversity matters for both individuals and brands.???

• Learn how ULG’s language solutions enhance patient care and improve health outcomes through effective communication, as seen in USA Today.?

• United Language Group made the Nimdzi Top 100 for 2024! We’re the 31st largest LSP in the world. See the full report here. ?

• We’re one of the top 20 language providers in Slator’s 2024 Language Service Provider Index?

Clear communication is essential to reaching diverse communities, both in the US and around the world. We’re here to help with the tools and expertise to make your communication effective and inclusive. Let’s talk about how we can support your language access needs!?

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