A Limited English Proficient (LEP) individual is a person who is unable to speak, read, write, or understand the English language at a level that permits him or her to interact effectively with health and social agencies and providers. A LEP individual includes persons born in other countries, children of immigrants born in the United States, other non-English or limited English proficient persons born in the United States, including Native Americans.
The following information can be used as a resource to procure services for youth who are identified as Limited English Proficient. This list is by no means exhaustive, but should be explored, along with other alternatives, in order to provide language services to LEP youth. (Unless otherwise noted, all documents in this section are Word docs.)
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Call: 1-800-423-6756, Ext. 4046 |
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On-site
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LEP Fact Sheet |
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LEP Coordinators Listing |
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Spanish Directory of Common Terms
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LEP Information Brochure |
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Intranet Guide (LEP PowerPoint Presentation)
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To accommodate the training and learning needs of Department of Juvenile Services staff, this guide is offered to assist in understanding the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) federal Executive Order, Maryland State law and the Department's efforts to provide equal language access for youth and their families. It is recommended that when in-person training is offered, staff members avail themselves of the classes.
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Languages By Country |
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Cross Cultural Communications can assist in locating qualified interpreters, recruitment and training of bi-lingual staff, and additional language services. www.cultureandlanguage.net
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The Migration Policy Institute, MPI, provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at the local, national, and international levels. www.migrationinformation.org
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Contact the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts for a complete listing of court certified and eligible language interpreters. www.courts.state.md.us/interpreter or email Linda.Etzold@courts.state.md.us
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The Office of New Americans provides support and services to refugees to ease their transition into American society, and serves as a resource to the Governor and General Assembly on refugee and immigrant policy. www.dhr.state.md.us/mona/index.htm.
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Hiring of bi-lingual staff.
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Develop partnerships with community organizations and volunteers that are able to provide interpreting services.
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Additional resources will be posted as information becomes available.
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