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Language Access for Limited English-Speaking Populations
Welcome to the King County Language and Communications Access Site
The King County Language Access Program provides guidance and tools to departments, agencies, residents and business as it pertains to accessible communications to individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and barriers to communication so that all services, programs and activities are meaningfully accessible to all constituents.
Volunteer your language skills
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Sign up to become a Trusted Partner Network (TPN) in an effort to ensure that every resident of King County received critical lifesaving emergency alerts.
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Guidance and Resources for County Employees:
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❏ Language Access Requirements |
For more information and resources, please contact our Language Access Liaisons:
Cheryse IshiiLanguage Equity Program Manager
King County Executive’s
Office of Equity and Social Justice
401 5th Ave, Suite 800, Seattle, WA 98104
cishii@kingcounty.gov
(206) 477-6608
Mauricio Martinez
Language Access Liaison
Customer Service Division
King County Executive Office
401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
mauricio.martinez@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263-9630
King County Immigrant and Refugees Language Access Guidance, Tools and Resources:
Language Access Maps:
Translation
Translation Defined: The conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written format.
Useful Links:
Interpretation
Interpretation Defined: The oral conversion of communication of a spoken message from one language to another.
- How to Request Services
- Translator and Interpreter Directory
- Sign language Interpreter Directory
- CART Services Directory
- Ethnic Media Directory
- Information on court interpreters