A few weeks back, you participated in our action advocating for the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a universal language
access symbol. I’m writing to let you know that NILC submitted the petition on
behalf of you and our other supporters who signed on.

Your support has been instrumental in this process — it shows HHS that there is
grassroots demand for this change. This symbol is crucial in ensuring that individuals with limited English
proficiency (LEP) can easily identify where in-language services are available. It is an important step towards holistic language justice for immigrants.

We are now urging HHS to expedite the implementation of this symbol, which could
significantly improve health outcomes for millions of people by making health
care more accessible and equitable.

We will continue to advocate for this crucial change and will provide an update
as soon as we have one.

Sincerely,

Ben D’Avanzo
Senior Strategist, Health Advocacy
National Immigration Law Center

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Friend,

At NILC, we believe that everyone, regardless of where they were born, should
have equal access to health care. But far too often, language barriers prevent people from receiving the care
they need, resulting in poorer health outcomes.

In the United States, there are over 25 million people with limited English
proficiency (LEP), and many of them are immigrants who are trying to navigate
our country’s already complex health care system.

The ability to seek care and live a healthy life should never depend on what
language you speak. That's why we have been tirelessly advocating for the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services (HHS) to take action — and our hard work is paying off.

HHS just announced it is seeking feedback on whether and how it should develop a
universal language access symbol to indicate the availability of in-language
services at hospitals, insurance companies, and government agencies. This is a vital step forward that would transform how health information is
disseminated.

We need you to help us show HHS that there is widespread support for the
universal language access symbol. We only have until May 20 to demonstrate as
much support as possible. Will you join us by signing our petition? >>>
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SIGN OUR PETITION
[[link removed]]A universal symbol would help people with LEP know how and when to ask for
information in their preferred language, and if implemented effectively, it
could drastically improve access to health care.

If you have 15 seconds, please consider adding your name to our petition, which
we will deliver to HHS on May 20.
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SIGN OUR PETITION
[[link removed]]Your voice matters. Your signature could be the catalyst for change, leading us
towards a world where language is never a barrier to health care access. Thank
you for lending your voice to this critical cause.

Sincerely,

Ben D’Avanzo
Senior Strategist, Health Advocacy
National Immigration Law Center

DONATE
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