New from The Access Project: Language Services Action Kit

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From: Meg Baker [mailto:mbaker@...]

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LEP Action Kit

Subject: New from The Access Project: Language Services Action Kit

The Access Project and the National Health Law Program have developed a

Language Services Action Kit (available in May 2003) for advocates and

others working to ensure that people with limited English proficiency in

their state get appropriate language assistance services in medical

settings. The action kit includes materials that explain relevant federal

policies, describe how states secure federal funds to help pay for language

services in their Medicaid and SCHIP programs, provide information to

demonstrate the need for language services, and offer resources and

suggestions for undertaking advocacy efforts.

The action kit will be available in May 2003. If you would like to be

notified about obtaining a copy, please send your contact information to

LEPactionkit@... <mailto:LEPactionkit@...>.

Thank you.

Meg Baker

The Access Project

30 Winter Street, Suite 930

Boston, MA 02108

(617) 654-9911

mbaker@...

www.accessproject.org