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Language Access Program

Learn about King County's Language Access Program, led by the Office of Equity and Racial and Social Justice.

The King County Language Access Program provides guidance and tools to departments, agencies, residents and business as it pertains to accessible communications to individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and barriers to communication so that all services, programs and activities are meaningfully accessible to all constituents.

King County Code addresses translation, interpretation, and language assistance (KCC 2.15.030).

You can learn more about King County Code 2.15 in this video on YouTube.

You can also review the 2010 King County Executive Order: Written Language Translation Process.

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Volunteer your language skills

Community members can join King County's Trusted Partner Network to help make sure every resident of King County receives critical lifesaving emergency alerts, regardless of whether they speak English or where they live.

Language access resources for King County employees

Translation and interpretation resources

Translation is the conversion of written communication from one language to another in a written format.

Interpretation is the oral conversion of communication of a spoken message from one language to another.

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