04/30/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/30/2024 13:10
We have published our first Native Language Action Plan to improve access to our programs and services. Our focus is on increasing our support to people who primarily communicate in native languages.
In our new Tribal Consultation and Call to Action Plan, we outline our commitment to engage in consultation and outreach in American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) communities. We created this multi-pronged approach following many discussions with Tribal leaders.
One of our priorities is to promote the availability of interpreter services for people who prefer to conduct business in their native language.
Our goal is to make sure our AIAN customers are aware that we can arrange and pay for interpreter services during Social Security appointments. Upon request, we can provide free interpreters to people who speak Navajo, Choctaw, and Alaskan Native languages, to name a few. You can learn more about our free interpreter services here.
Because we recognize it can be challenging to understand our programs and benefits, we are also committed to:
To learn more about our many Tribal resources, please visit our AIAN page.
For more information about our mission to improve equity and access to our services for all our customers who primarily communicate in languages other than English, visit our Advancing Equity page.
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