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From http://www.dhs.gov/blog/2014/09/05/dhs-releases-component-draft-language-access-plans-public-comment

DHS Releases Component Draft Language Access Plans for Public Comment
Posted by Megan H. Mack, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
September 5, 2014

Being able to communicate efficiently and effectively is critical to the Department of Homeland Security’s diverse missions. Today, I am pleased to announce the release of draft Language Access Plans from the Department’s component agencies, which address the language needs of persons with limited English proficiency.

These Language Access Plans, developed pursuant to Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency and the DHS Language Access Plan issued in February 2012, provide a framework for the Department’s components and offices to improve our delivery of language services for diverse communities across the country.

The Department is now seeking the public’s input to ensure that we are providing meaningful access to our programs and activities for our stakeholders, including persons with limited English proficiency and the organizations that represent them.

DHS welcomes your feedback from now through October 31, 2014, by providing written comment or through participating in stakeholder engagement meetings.

Read the full article at http://www.dhs.gov/blog/2014/09/05/dhs-releases-component-draft-language-access-plans-public-comment
Access the Draft Language Access Plans at http://www.dhs.gov/language-access