A New Role for LSPs in the Field of Social Justice

Episode 124 November 13, 2023 00:13:23
A New Role for LSPs in the Field of Social Justice
Localization Today
A New Role for LSPs in the Field of Social Justice

Nov 13 2023 | 00:13:23

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Hosted By

Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

Limited English proficiency (LEP) is a condition that can impact lives as profoundly as disabilities or other challenges. Yet around the world and especially in America, governments and nonprofits alike have extended little effort to ensure LEP individuals have the resources they need. It’s a void that language service providers are in good standing to fill — both as a business investment and a humanitarian service.

Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/?p=210227

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