Inclusive Language and Communications Survey

Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council hosted a townhall on “Inclusive Language and Communications” on Dec. 15. Speakers included the County’s new Language Services Manager José Álvarez and Community Engagement Manager Natalia Hentschel.

If you missed the event, you can still participate in this survey.

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* 1. Language Access Board Policy A-139 requires departments to provide translation and interpretation services in eight threshold languages, as well as American Sign Language interpretation. Are you familiar with the policy?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Did not know the policy existed

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* 2. Do you know how to access the County’s language service resources (translation and interpretation contract services, Language Plan, Service Counter Flyer) if you would need them?

Yes, I’ve been trained and used the resources

Yes, I’ve been trained but have not used the resources

I have not received formal training but accessed them on my own

I've heard of them

No, what are these resources you speak of

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* 3. Using inclusive language helps to ensure government services are more accessible and welcoming to people who need to use them. In 10 words or less, what does inclusive language mean to you?

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* 4. In 10 words or less, how do you define community engagement in your work?

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* 5. Select all that apply. The primary purpose of community engagement in my work is to…

to educate

to create awareness

to inform

to request feedback on draft programs, projects, policies or other services

to collaborate with the community in identifying the programs, projects, policies or other services that are needed and how they should be developed

to involve the community in developing programs, projects, policies or other services

to empower the community to have an impact on decision making

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* 6. Select all that apply. When it comes to community engagement, I would like to learn more about:

designing community engagement processes

writing community engagement plans

community engagement in-person tools and techniques

community engagement on-line tools and techniques

evaluating/reporting on community engagement

stakeholder identification

facilitation

community engagement does not apply to my work

I have all I need to perform community engagement for my work.

Other (please specify)

Inclusive Language and Communications Survey

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* 1. Language Access Board Policy A-139 requires departments to provide translation and interpretation services in eight threshold languages, as well as American Sign Language interpretation. Are you familiar with the policy?

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* 2. Do you know how to access the County’s language service resources (translation and interpretation contract services, Language Plan, Service Counter Flyer) if you would need them?

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* 3. Using inclusive language helps to ensure government services are more accessible and welcoming to people who need to use them. In 10 words or less, what does inclusive language mean to you?

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* 4. In 10 words or less, how do you define community engagement in your work?

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* 5. Select all that apply. The primary purpose of community engagement in my work is to…

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* 6. Select all that apply. When it comes to community engagement, I would like to learn more about:

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* 7. What is a question or topic you hope to learn more about?

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* 8. Which department do you work for?