Q&A
Challenges in language access and communication for migrants
4:50:12
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Lauren Migliaccio elaborates on the challenges faced by migrants in accessing and understanding their rights, particularly due to language barriers and housing instability. Council Member Diana Ayala acknowledges the information.
- Access to counsel and language access are identified as critical issues
- Communication difficulties arise when migrants move between shelters
- Federal government requires immigration communications in written English
- Housing instability and lack of mail access compound these challenges
Lauren Migliaccio
4:50:12
But most notably and importantly is this is an access to council issue and in a language access issue.
4:50:19
And there is no surety that people are able to fully comprehend these things if they are between shelters, and it is hard enough to access this vulnerable population in a language that they understand.
4:50:32
And one thing I'd also like to note is that communication to the federal government for immigration must be submitted in written English.
4:50:39
So even if people are aware of their rights and have access to counsel, this might not be something they are able to do on their own and in between housing and access to mail.
Diana Ayala
4:50:50
Absolutely.
4:50:50
I got it.
4:50:51
Thank you so much.
4:50:52
Go ahead.
