"I Speak" Cards

Click on the language to view and download a copy. You may want to print onto colored card stock and/or laminate the card.

Foreign Language Text:

Are you uncomfortable speaking English?
Show the reverse side of this card to request an interpreter.

You have the right:
To the free service of a professional interpreter.
To receive written information in your language.

You DO NOT have to bring a family member or friend as an interpreter.
For more information or to make a complaint, please contact:

La Clínica del Pueblo     CASA de Maryland, Inc.
(202)464-0158               (301)270-8432
www.lcdp.org                www.casademaryland.org

English Language Text:

I speak _____________
I need language assistance

If your facility receives government funds, the law requires you to ensure equal access to services, including oral interpretation and written translation services.

For more information about the

Federal law:
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/lep
800-368-1019

DC law:                                Maryland law:
Office of Human Rights        Office of New Americans
202-727-4559                       410-767-8970

Amharic Portuguese
Arabic Russian
French Spanish
German Tagalog
Italian Tagrinya
Korean Vietnamese
Mandarin  

 

(Please send any corrections, concerns, or suggestions to Sandy Hoar hoar@gwu.edu)

Return to I Speak Campaign   Return to Interpreter page  Return to La Clinica Home