Welcome to the Washington State Coalition For Language Access
Interpreters, Translators, and Providers Working Together to Ensure Language Access For Limited English Proficient Individuals in Washington State.
Featured Language Access Updates
Standards for Language Access in Courts
The American Bar Association's House of Delegates approved Resolution 113, calling for adoption of the ABA Standard for Language Access in Courts, on February 6, 2012. The Standards for Language Access in Courts are now ABA policy and language access advocates look forward to discussions around implementation.
The version of the Standards approved as ABA policy can be found here.
The Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators resolution in support of the adoption of the Standards as ABA policy can be found here.
New Language Access Trainings Available!
Working with Interpreters Video
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WASCLA Board of Directors - Upcoming Election
WASCLA is seeking new Board members for the 2012-2014 Board of Directors. Please consider applying for Board membership. Materials are available here. Deadline for application is February 21, 2012.
