Rural Governments Often Fail To Communicate With Residents Who Aren't Proficient in English

KFF Health News, Daily Yonder

Dec 10, 2024

Reports on a new Nevada language-access law that exempts smaller counties and discusses the impacts on rural residents that speak a language other than English. Highlights the growing diversification of rural areas as well as the challenges with offering services and information in languages other than English for small jurisdictions with limited resources. Discusses the importance of language-access for topics related to public health and voting for health-related issues.

Access · Culture and cultural competency · Hispanic or Latino · Legislation and regulations · Limited English proficient · Public health · Racial and ethnic groups · Nevada