Videos
Know Your LEP Population with the Language Map App
With the Language Map App, a mayor, governor, school superintendent, hospital administrator or librarian can determine within seconds if there are LEP individuals in their county or state and, most importantly, the languages spoken by LEP individuals. This presentation will help users familiarize themselves with the features of… more
Breaking Down the Barriers: Translating Limited English Proficiency Policy into Practice (Vietnamese)
[Vietnamese voice-over] This video explains the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals under Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations; and the requirements of federal agencies under Executive Order 13166 to provide language access to their programs and activities.
Breaking Down the Barriers: Translating Limited English Proficiency Policy into Practice (Chinese)
[Traditional Chinese Subtitles] This video explains the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals under Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations; and the requirements of federal agencies under Executive Order 13166 to provide language access to their programs and activities.
Breaking Down the Barriers: Translating Limited English Proficiency Policy into Practice (Spanish)
[Spanish voice-over] This video explains the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals under Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations; and the requirements of federal agencies under Executive Order 13166 to provide language access to their programs and activities.
Breaking Down the Barriers: Translating Limited English Proficiency Policy into Practice
This video explains the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals under Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations; and the requirements of federal agencies under Executive Order 13166 to provide language access to their programs and activities.
Understanding and Abiding by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
This video explains the protections of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance, the individuals who are covered by these protections, the entities that must follow this law, and how… more
Providing Language Access in the Courts: Working Together to Ensure Justice
This video shows a panel discussion on providing language access in the courts moderated by the Honorable Vanessa Ruiz, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Panelists include: Deeana Jang, Chief, Federal Coordination and Compliance Section, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division; Lisa Wood, Chair,… more
How to Better Serve Your LEP Audience by Meeting the Federal Requirements
An interactive online training designed to provide federal, state, and local government agencies with a primer on their legal obligations to limited English proficient individuals under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and, if applicable, Executive Order 13166. Presenters will provide an overview of national origin… more
Communicating Effectively with Limited English Proficient Individuals
This video training series is one part of a training toolkit designed to educate federal personnel on interacting with limited English proficient individuals. It was developed in response to the Attorney General’s February 2011 memorandum to all federal agencies, calling upon them to ensure that limited English proficient… more
Overcoming Language Barriers: Creating Language Access Policies, Plans and Procedures
These videos explain the rights of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals under Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations; and the requirements of federal agencies under Executive Order 13166 to provide language access to their programs and activities.