Language Access Plans and Policies feat. Dr. Bill Rivers & Carol Velandia

Episode 118 August 06, 2024 01:07:43
Language Access Plans and Policies feat. Dr. Bill Rivers & Carol Velandia
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Language Access Plans and Policies feat. Dr. Bill Rivers & Carol Velandia

Aug 06 2024 | 01:07:43

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Show Notes

Join Nimdzi Insights for an enlightening live panel discussion on Language Access Plan Development. Featuring two of the industry’s foremost experts, Bill Rivers and Carol Velandia, MBA, CHI, PMP, LMSW.

About Bill: he is a seasoned expert in language and culture with over 25 years of experience. He has held leadership roles in national language organizations, worked in government and academia, and conducted extensive research. His expertise spans language acquisition, assessment, policy, and economic development. He is fluent in Russian and French.

About Carol: is a champion for equal access to public services for those with limited English proficiency (LEP). She runs a language access service company and advises organizations on better serving LEP communities. Her expertise includes navigating language access laws and regulations, designing language access plans, and resolving communication barriers. She is also an educator, creating programs for social service professionals, and an award-winning advocate for the LEP population.

This event is a must-attend for professionals dedicated to advancing language access in diverse settings.

About Nimdzi Live:
There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: localization. Let’s discuss globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or work for a top global brand.

Would you like to be a guest on Nimdzi Live, or do you know somebody who should? Email [email protected] or reach out to [email protected] so we can coordinate!

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