Language Access Policy

Generate a Language Access policy here!

Click the button to start the wizard. Answer the questions about your organization and at the end you’ll get a customized document designed for your organization’s needs. The document comes out as a fully editable MS Word document which is yours to keep.

DISCLAIMER: Documents generated through Mission Guardian are legally sufficient for Minneapolis neighborhood associations. Clients assume the risk of editing generated documents. Birken Law Office cannot guarantee edits you make will result in a policy / procedure that complies with Neighborhoods 2020 requirements, state law, federal law, IRS regulations or nonprofit sector best practices.

Why do we need a Language Access policy?

The City of Minneapolis Neighborhoods 2020 new grant requirements include the requirement to:

Provide for the participation of (and meaningfully engage with) all segments of the neighborhood, including, but not limited to, homeowners, renters, property owners, business owners, people with disabilities, immigrants, non-English speakers, low-income residents and people of color.

The Neighborhood Association must also adopt a policy ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Language Access is part of that.

Sounds expensive? Not to worry, City grant funds can be utilized to assist with ADA implementation and there are specific Language Access resources that may be available to you.