The goal of the Department of Finance’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. This goal supports the four pillars of DOF’s mission statement: transparency, fairness, efficienc
Implementation Plan to guide the agency in providing agency-wide language services according to Mayoral Citywide initiatives, Local Laws and Executive Orders.
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.
DCAS established the following guiding principles for the Language Access Implementation Plan: 1. Communicate effectively with all DCAS customers; 2. Ensure persons with LEPs are accommodated and respected; 3. Provide translation and interpretation services to the public seeking core DCAS services
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
The Mayor's Press Office releases information about notable events and actions taken by the Mayor, as well as transcripts of all media conferences, radio shows, and ceremonies that the Mayor attends.
Local Law 30 of 2017 creates a centralized language access policy for New York City. Local Law 30 mandates that City agencies create a language access implementation plan in order to ensure meaningful language access to their services. This is the NYCEM Language Access Policy, updated in 2015.
Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, nor'easters, and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives
The New York City Department for the Aging Language Access Plan complies with Local Law 73 and Executive Order No. 120 of July 2008, titled Citywide Policy on Language Access to Ensure the Effective Delivery of City Services. DFTA has had a Language Access policy and plan since fiscal 2009. This upd