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Language access for non-English speaking parents
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Council Member Rita Joseph inquires about language access for parents who don't speak English as their first language. The DOE representatives confirm:
- All written materials are translated into 10 languages
- Translation services are provided for citywide wellness council meetings
- This ensures that non-English speaking parents can access information and participate in meetings related to health education and wellness policies.
Rita Joseph
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And is language access provided for parents who English is not their first language?
Despina Zaharakis
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Yes.
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Tara can talk a little bit to that.
Narrator in Shown Video
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Yeah.
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All of our written materials are translated into 10 languages, and our, the, citywide wellness council, meetings are also, translation services are provided so that any parent can attend.