LEP Resources

Interpreter Training Resources

Agencies receiving federal funds are required to establish a language policy and a plan indicating how they will serve individuals of LEP and meet the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Qualified interpreters is one source of language access. Qualified interpreters will have proficiency in both English and the target language; demonstrated knowledge in both languages of relevant specialized terms, concepts and cultural issues, and abide by an interpreter code of ethics. Individuals who wish to interpret should obtain training in order to meet their professional responsibilities to clients and agencies. Agencies may contact trainers in order to arrange for interpretation training for the staff or contracted interpreters they use. (More)

National Interpreting Resources

Language Access Resources

Oral Communication

Contract information for telephone conference-call foreign-language oral interpretation services.

Contract Number C-2030

Written Communication

State contract information for written translations; translation services for written documents.

Contract Number 1551-DHFS-SM

Cards and Posters

The following resources are available through the courtesy of Minnesota's Department of Human Services.

Department of Health and Human Services

LEP Information - Office for Civil Rights
Republished LEP Guidance - Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons. Revised August 4, 2003.

Medical Interpretation/Interpreters

Tool Kit for Medical Interpretation for health care organizations.
Interpreters (PDF, exit DHFS)

Please note that the contact information for some interpreters may no longer be current.

Last Revised: April 16, 2008