Communication without borders.
Equality without question.

From the clinic to the boardroom, we ensure no voice is overshadowed. Our precise translations shatter barriers, forging connections where gaps once stood.

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Equal language access is more than our name—it’s our unwavering pledge to unity, understanding, and the undeniable power of being heard and understood.

What is Language Access and why it matters

Language Access is the conduit that ensures seamless communication between those with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and vital service providers, spanning government agencies, healthcare establishments, educational institutions, and forward-thinking businesses. 

In a society that’s growing more diverse by the day, Language Access is an invaluable tool for genuine inclusion, acting as the gateway to full societal participation, ensuring that diversity is not merely tolerated but actively embraced. The power of Language Access lies in its ability to break down invisible walls, enabling all individuals to partake in the shared narrative of their communities.

By steadfastly promoting effective communication, we amplify the principles of equal access and non-discrimination, emphasizing the fundamental idea that every individual, irrespective of their linguistic background, deserves to be heard and understood with clarity and precision. It’s a testament to the importance of understanding, acknowledging, and valuing every voice in our diverse global tapestry. Ensuring Language Access fortifies the bonds of community, empathy, and shared human experience.

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What we do

Speak Globally, Connect Personally.

Interpretation

In our ever-evolving, interconnected world, it’s no longer enough to merely speak - it’s essential to connect. Our expert interpreters bridge more than languages—they bridge cultures and communities through impeccable, unbiased, and direct communication. We aim to empower meaningful connections, fostering understanding, inclusion, and unity in every conversation.

Beyond Words, Into Meaning.

Translation

Language carries the power to inspire, inform, and unite. Our professional translators delve deep into the essence behind every phrase, crafting translations that reflect the heart of the original message. Whether it’s a vibrant website, an influential academic article, or a pivotal document, we deliver clarity and consistency, ensuring your message stands strong across linguistic boundaries.

Lost in Translation Laws? We’re Your Compass.

Consulting

The intricate web of language service regulations can seem overwhelming. With our profound expertise and seasoned insights, we guide businesses and organizations through these complexities. We offer more than advice; we provide a clear path to confidently serve the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community, championing both inclusivity and compliance.

Become the Expert and Share the Know-How.

Trainings

Dive into the dynamic world of language access with our comprehensive training programs. From crafting impeccable language access plans to mastering community interpreter skills and embracing the richness of diversity, equity, and inclusion – we guide you step by step. Unlock a world where language becomes an asset, not an obstacle. Empower, engage, and elevate with Equal Language Access trainings.

Our ethos

In the symphony of human connection, language is our most poignant instrument. It’s how we share joy, express grief, and unite in shared purpose. But what happens when that instrument falls silent when barriers mute the melodies of millions?
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Imagine a world where linguistic barriers stifle everyone’s voice.

A mother unable to explain her child’s ailment to a doctor.

A scholar with groundbreaking research limited to the confines of his mother tongue.

An entrepreneur with a revolutionary idea, halted by an inability to cross linguistic bridges.

Language access isn’t just about words - it’s the key to unlocking potential, dreams, and destinies.

Every time we bridge a language gap, we do more than translate. We celebrate the human spirit. We affirm the right to be heard, to be understood, to belong.
Equal language access is our homage to human connection, our commitment to a world where every voice matters.
With every word we interpret and every sentence we translate, we’re laying down tracks for stories to travel, for hearts to meet, and for worlds to merge.
At the heart of language, access is about equity, inclusion, and the unshakeable belief that communication is a fundamental human right.

So, as the world keeps evolving and intertwining, let’s ensure no voice is left unheard, no story untold.

Join us in this chorus of inclusivity. Because when every voice sings, the world listens.

Using Equal Access has been a wonderful experience!
I am a clinical research assistant at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. My research team and I are currently working on a project with a new behavioral health urgent care. We interview clients to help the clinic receive grant funding. In this clinical setting, there are many consumers who speak a variety of languages. We needed a translator to effectively and clearly communicate with them. Equal Access and their team made it quick and easy for us to get started with their translator services. We did encounter a couple of technical difficulties. But, their responsiveness made it quick to remedy the situation. During our interviews, their translators were professional and friendly. Equal Access has truly made the translation process simple. We’ve appreciated their contribution to the effectiveness of our research project workflow!

Lauryn E. Smith

Clinical Research Assistant
University of Maryland, Baltimore

Thanks Equal Access for filling our need on short notice. I appreciate the response that you provided and the quality of the staff that were assigned to the meeting. We were very satisfied with your services. I will definitely keep your team in mind for future opportunities

D. Baden

Town of Colmar Manor, Maryland

Happy New Year. I just wanted to rely that our evaluator thought you did an excellent job assisting her with translation during her evaluation.

Karyn Tolan

Maryland Judiciary

Both speakers excellent. They presented a wealth of information. Judge Vargas’ presentation was great. He explained nuance in immigration law clearly. One hour gave us time to only skim the surface. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you!

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Client

Excellent presentation! Plenty of valuable information and suggestions. Both presenters were very knowledgeable and provided a variety of resources.

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Client

Judge Vargas-Padilla was very clear and helpful in describing the Immigration processes. Carol was also very helpful in deciphering the distinctions in the roles of interpreters and translators.

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Client

Loved having two experts who know how to teach and are very dynamic. This presentation should be shared with any agency that provides services to immigration, ESPECIALLY for those interpreters who are not such frequent flyers as Spanish, the languages of lesser diffusion, and those that don’t have court certifications, for languages such as MAM or QUICHE which are hard to find, and often over the phone or video remote. The are often mildly trained bilinguals. An education must for agencies and interpreters alike want to or already work in immigration court.

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Client

Good informative presentations. Both speaks were professional & knowledgeable about the topics. I loved the quote "Boundaries are an act of love" that was presented during the training.

Thank you for the work you are doing and for enlightening me more about this subject area and the importance of equal language access.

appreciated Carol's passion for the subject and the exercises we did - very helpful

Thank you so much! Very informative and useful presentation.

I enjoy the training - I loved that a lot of our staff was very alert and motivated to learn about these topics. Very Good Training!!!

I feel the information was very useful. It helps to see scenarios of how the lack of language access effects lives. I can not image how scary it must feel to be the person needing help, but can't receive it because someone can not communicate with you. I feel the more we hear these stories, the more companies will realize they need to get on board with having these tools available and educating their staff on how to utilize them. Their knowledge could save a life.

Thank you for highlighting the hardships those who are language impaired go through!

Students

Effective Inclusion Through Language Access