Legislative Policy and Research Office language-access

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The Legislative Policy and Research Office’s (LPRO’s) Language Access Team supports Oregonians in engaging with lawmakers by providing American Sign Language and spoken language interpretation, translation, and live captioning services. Stay on this page for information about services the Language Access Team provides or learn about the history of the Language Access Team.

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How We Help

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To request spoken language interpretation, translation of a legislative document, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, or Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services, please email languageaccess@oregonlegislature.gov or call 503-986-1538.

LPRO will use its best efforts to provide requested services within three business days' notice of the date the request is made, but more time may be required to arrange for specific requests to be fulfilled. Upon request, we offer:

Spoken language interpretation or ASL interpretation to support testimony in a committee hearing or to meet with a legislator
Translation of a legislative document, such as written testimony or a summary of a bill or amendment
CART services, live captioning of a committee hearing

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Expand FAQ : How many languages do you offer? ‎(1)
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Expand FAQ : What is the difference between Translation and Interpretation? ‎(1)
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Community Resources

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LPRO's Language Access Team provides several resources to help Oregonians communicate with their lawmakers. Any interested person can share their thoughts with lawmakers during a public hearing of a legislative committee.

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Staff Resources

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Key Tips for Working with an Interpreter Glosario de terminología

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Request Language Access Services

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Call or email the LPRO Language Access Team to request services. Please allow three business days to fulfill requests. languageaccess@oregonlegislature.gov or 503-986-1538

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Contact Us

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503-986-1813

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255 Capitol St NE, Rm., 5th floor, Salem, OR 97301

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Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Rm. 453, Salem OR, 97301

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