These self-assessments are intended to guide those who have not yet taken U.S. Government-sponsored speaking, listening, or reading test. They will produce an estimate of your speaking ability and are in no way replacement for the existing ILR Skill Level descriptions.
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Information, tips, tools, and resources for ensuring language access in service agencies.
Language Access Policy Template, 2016
Use this template to create a language access plan for your agency.
Developing a Language Access Plan for Your Agency, 2015
Guidelines on developing a language access plan that complies with federal standards.
Interpretation Services, 2015
Tips and resources on finding and screening interpreters.
Serving Individuals Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind and Do Not Use American Sign Language, 2015
Tips and resources on ensuring access for victims who have additional language access needs.
Published by the Interagency Language Roundtable