More than 33,000 people in the District of Columbia are limited English proficient. English Language Learners constitute 10-11% of the student populations enrolled in DC Public Schools as well as DC Public Charter Schools. The local law in Washington, DC states that these populations should receive interpretation whenever its needed to interact with DC government agencies, departments, and programs. However, advocates argue that the law lacks enforcement mechanisms, resulting in widespread violations. Our city cannot protect the health and safety of its residents, educate its children, solve and prevent crimes, enforce its housing code, and effectively implement the many functions of government without adherence to the DC Language Access Act.

Join us in learning about the D.C. Language Access Act from this erudite lineup of speakers:

David Grosso, Councilmember, D.C. Council
Ray Jose, Immigrant Youth Justice Organizer, Many Languages One Voice
Evelyn Nunez, Paralegal, Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
Sapna Pandya, Executive Director, Many Languages One Voice
David Steib, Language Access Director, Ayuda (Moderator)
Pre-registration for this program is encouraged, but walk-ups are also welcomed. As always, please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues. D.C. Bar membership is not required to attend.

This brown bag program is sponsored by the D.C. Bar Courts, Lawyers and the Administration of Justice Section. Cosponsored by the Antitrust and Consumer Law Section, the Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Section, the Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section, the Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section, the International Law Section, and Washington Council of Lawyers.