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Welcome!
The Office of Language Access (OLA) provides centralized oversight, coordination, and technical assistance to State agencies (the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Hawai‘i’s state government) and organizations that receive state funding, regarding the implementation requirements of Hawai‘i’s Language Access Law.
The goal of the OLA is to ensure that no person is denied access to State or State-funded services due to their limited ability to speak, read, write or understand the English language.
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Governor Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor James "Duke" Aiona have proclaimed September 2008 as Language Access Month. See the linked proclamation.
"Civil Rights and Language Access" on Monday September 15, 2008 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus in the Art Auditorium. A distinguished panel of speakers will discuss the academic, legal, and civil rights aspects of language access issues. This forum is co-sponsored by the UH Richardson School of Law, the UH Matsunaga Institute for Peace, and the Office of Language Access. See the linked program flyer.
"Language Access Month Community Fair" on Friday September 26, 2008 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Hawaii State Capitol Rotunda. Learn more about language access community resources. See the linked Community Fair Flyer and Participation Form.
There will be one constitutional amendment on the ballot in November, and this 2008 Proposed Constitutional Amendment has been translated into Japanese, Ilocano, and Chinese. See the English version and the translations at the linked Hawaii State Legislature's website.
Other Languages (Under Construction):
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