Aug 17, 2026Board meeting
Somerville Human Rights Commission Administration Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The subcommittee received a presentation from the Deputy Language Justice Coordinator regarding language access and language justice. The discussion covered the distinction between translation and interpretation, strategies for language access in community outreach, the process for requesting services, and methods for improving the accessibility of the Commission's materials and public-facing engagements. The subcommittee also discussed incorporating these practices into their administrative and accessibility planning.