The NYC OCME's 2019 Language Access Plan was created to ensure that the OCME is in compliance with Executive Order 120 and continues to comply with Local Law 30. The plan details the different ways that the OCME provides information to members of the public who are limited English-proficient.
This annual report provides an update on the agency’s implementation of its Language Access Implementation Plan, as required by Local Law 30 (2017). The report covers activity during calendar year 2019.
The purpose of the Language Access Policy is to establish guidelines for ensuring equitable service ans access for individuals with limited proficiency (LEP). DDC recognizes the importance of effective and accurate communication between our agency and the city we serve.
In response to Local Law 37 of 2018, ACS conducted a study regarding language needs of children in foster care. This report describes the language study that ACS conducted, and it provides a summary of key findings from that study. It also outlines ACS's continuing work to respond to language needs.
MOIA's Language Access Implementation Plan describes, per Local Law 30, the Office's resources, processes, plan, and goals for ensuring that language access is promoted across the Office and interactions with New Yorkers with limited English proficiency (LEP).
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“The Commission”) submits this Language
Access Policy and Implementation Plan pursuant to Local Law 30 of 2017. This document is
updated as of April 2018.