In accordance with Local Law 26 of 2021, two in-language call center survey campaigns were conducted from April through June 2021. Customers who called 311 were offered the opportunity to participate in a satisfaction survey after their call. Offers were made randomly, utilizing email addresses.
The Department of Records and Information Services has developed its Language Access Plan to guide the agency in serving patrons who have limited English language proficiency. This plan will ensure that all patrons and prospective patrons will have access to the department’s resources.
Language access is critical for New York City’s diverse communities. The city is home to approximately 3.4 million immigrants, and almost half of all New Yorkers speak a language other than English at home. Approximately a quarter of New York City’s population, or 1.8 million New Yorkers [...].
TLC's language access implementation plan update, describing how language access services will be provided to ensure meaningful access to information and direct public services, based on changes in the agency’s service population or services.
The goal of the agency’s Language Access Plan is to ensure that all members
of the public, regardless of their English proficiency, have access to our
information, programs, and services.