BIC has developed its Language Access Plan to guide the agency in serving persons who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). In keeping with LL 30 of
2017, BIC remains committed to developing and improving ways to maintain communications
with the City’s LEP community.
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 [...].
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.
Implementation Plan to guide the agency in providing agency-wide language services according to Mayoral Citywide initiatives, Local Laws and Executive Orders.
NYC DOP's Language Implementation Plan for 2021 detailing efforts made for the provision of language access to our clients and the public, where appropriate.
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.
Local Law 30 of 2017 mandates that City agencies create a language access implementation plan in order to ensure meaningful language access to their services. This is NYCEM's Language Access Policy, updated in 2018.