Hello, friends! We're excited to see real progress at the federal and state levels on language access and disability rights, advancements that reflect a deeper recognition of the communities at the heart of our mission. Federally, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will be releasing a report on language access gaps, the Language Access for All Act of 2026 has been introduced to order translation and interpretation requirements into law, and the newly signed SPEAK Act is pa

For some, language is simply a means of communication. For others, it’s connection. For this mother-daughter team, interpretation isn’t just a profession, but rather a shared journey shaped by family, culture, and a deep commitment to serving others. Originally from Uzbekistan, Guli, Jamila, and their family moved to the United States in 2012, arriving on the Fourth of July — a symbolic beginning to a new chapter. Like many immigrant families, language quickly became a lifeli