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Providing Language Assistance to Persons with Limited English Proficiency. NASA Headquarters Equal Opportunity & Diversity Management Division. Executive Order 13166 .
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Providing Language Assistance to Persons with Limited English Proficiency NASA Headquarters Equal Opportunity & Diversity Management Division
Executive Order 13166 Each Federal Agency is required to examine services it provides and develop and implement a system by which LEP persons can meaningfully access those services.
Who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals? • Individuals who do not speak English as their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English can be limited English proficient.
Who is covered? • Members of the Public • Visitors • Applicants for employment • Participants in NASA programs, outreach and training events
Four Factor Analysis • The number of LEP persons eligible • The frequency of contact • The nature and importance of the activity • The resources available and costs
Requests for LEP assistance • Statement that an LEP needs oral interpretation and/or written translation services in order to gain knowledge of, participate, and/or obtain the benefits of a NASA conducted program or activity • Can be initiated orally, in writing, or any other format practical for the individual
Operating Procedures • Language Assistance Official (LAO) • Organization Language Assistance Official (OLAO)
Procedures Continued • Refer requests to the designated Organizational Language Assistance Official (OLAO) at least 8 working days in advance • OLAO decides to grant or deny requests
Procedures Continued • If approved, the OLAO submits Form 1681 via email to contract vendor with cc: COTR • Contract Vendor will provide cost estimate • OLAO submits Procurement Request to COTR to cover the estimated cost of LEP services requested.
Procedures Continued • Submit written task orders/requests to Contract Vendor at least 5 working days in advance
LAP Annual Requirements • Annual Assessments • Annual Training
EODM LAO • Claudia Silver • Claudia.Silver-1@nasa.gov • 202-358-0936