HHS released division-specific language access plans and is committed to providing accessible, culturally competent health care and human services.
In November 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services joined agencies across the federal government in prioritizing communication in its services to the public by releasing its department-wide Language Access Plan. With the release of its plan, HHS took a giant step towards ensuring people with limited English proficiency and people with disabilities have greater access to the life-saving services that it provides.
Melanie Fontes Rainer, Director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights and Chair of the HHS Language Access Steering Committee “The Administration for Children and Families continues to take action to increase access to our programs and we are proud to be effectuating HHS’ critical updated Language Access Plan. Implementation of this essential plan demonstrates our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility throughout over 60 ACF programs and services to children, youth, families, communities and grantees nationwide.
“Providing meaningful language access to information is critical to advancing HHS’s equity efforts. The HHS Language Access Plan creates a roadmap to effectively communicating with the diverse communities that rely on our programs, and ensures we are continuously learning from and considering data and resources to address identified barriers.”“Greater language access means more effective communication of HHS’ life-saving priorities for the constituents served by each member of Congress.
“Today, we celebrate a significant milestone as we proudly unveil the updated Language Access Plans for all of HHS. These plans reflect our unwavering commitment to equality in access to health and human services, making sure care is available and accessible for individuals in their native languages, and effective communications for persons with disabilities.
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