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Champaign staff receive language access training to improve community inclusivity

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Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website

Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website

On May 1, 2025, Terra Salgado, a Social Work Intern from the Equity and Engagement department, conducted a Language Access Training for department staff. The session was evidence-based and interactive, concentrating on practical strategies aimed at fostering a more equitably accessible community.

The training's main objectives included defining language access, pointing out the consequences of inadequate access, detailing various types of interpretation, and providing guidelines for effectively working with interpreters. This initiative highlights the City's continuous dedication to ensuring all community members have meaningful language access.

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