Is English Not Your Primary Language?

If you have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English, you are considered to be Limited English Proficient (LEP). As an LEP individual, you have equal access to government services and programs and cannot be discriminated against based on your national origin or limited English skills.

Historically, federal agencies and organizations that receive government funding have had to take reasonable steps to assist those who are LEP. If an agency or organization does not assist those who are LEP, it may be violating the law. ATA wants to help you access these services in your language.

 

Exercise Your Right to Language Access

ATA offers Language Access Cards that you can present in settings like hospitals and courtrooms to request assistance in your language and to prompt language services providers for assistance with language access resources.

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Want to provide additional languages?

If you don't see your language listed and would like to volunteer to translate the cards for that language, please contact the Public Relations Committee.

Find a Professional Translator or Interpreter

When you are committed to quality, the language professional you need is an ATA member.

Language Access Resources

ATA has compiled resources for your specific needs and location. We will continue to update this list as needs or resources are brought to our attention.

Medicare

Phone: +1-800-633-4227
Request Information in other languages

Learn More

Social Security Administration

Phone: +1-800-772-1213
Request an Interpreter in a variety of languages

Learn More

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Language Access Resources by Location

Nationwide

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

Washington, DC

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

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