Today I provided care for an elderly gentleman with ‘dementia’ who was in pain. When our team went to see him, we found his memory was perfect! He just spoke Tamil. Language barriers are still some of the most significant barriers faced by seniors when accessing health care.

This is we need Language Advocacy #LAD21

School boards instructing people who don't understand this important message re: child's education to take it to a friend or school office?!We are under Stay@Home orders, schools are closed... What message is this really sending? We must do better! #languageaccess #onpoli Toronto District School Board

Join Translation Commons on February 18 and hear from one of the world's leading advocates for the #Chakma language, Bivuti Chakma, who will share his journey and advocacy to #digitize the Chakma language. Want to Join? Details: coalitionforlanguagerights.org/americas #GLAD22 #LanguageRights

Only one week left until Global Language Advocacy Day #GLAD22! Over the course of Feb 22, join orgs and advocates from around the world to learn about #languagerights issues and initiatives that they care about. More info: coalitionforlanguagerights.org/glad22 #LanguageRightsAreHumanRights

@ELARarchive 👋 We are having a Conference, the day after! On 2/22/22 join 🇨🇦#OCLR22 #LAD22 (free) and learn about #language justice in #Canada! Also, join our Global Coalition for Language Rights colleagues who are organizing the 1st ever 🌎 Day of #Advocacy for #Linguistic Justice #GLAD22!

TODAY! Our 2nd 🇨🇦#LanguageAdvocacyDay #LAD22 + the 1st ever 🌍 #GLAD22 coordinated by the Global Coalition for Language Rights. In a little less than 2 hours 🇨🇦#OLRC Conference, a labour of ❤️ & efforts of many 🙌 + 💕, sponsored by our fantastic MCIS Language Solutions, is about to begin. Follow our🧵! Join!

Live now - fascinating panel discussion on grassroots initiatives that support people who face language barriers #LAD22 #GLAD22

Our conference is underway and you can still join to hear various perspectives on language access, language rights and linguistic justice in Canada #LAD22 #GLAD22 eventbrite.ca/e/our-language…

"Language rights are at the center of accessing our other human rights" Live now - panel moderated by Grace Eagan Access Alliance Language Services

Love the concept of universal design - when you create something that serves some of the most marginalized, it likely makes life easier for everyone else, as well. Hush-ups on chair feet in classes, for example. #lad22 #cdnpoli #onpoli #GLAD22

Organizations supporting those fleeing or trapped by violence in Ukraine need to know which of the 20 languages spoken in Ukraine they are most comfortable communicating in. Our interactive language map is a start. Please share widely: hubs.ly/Q014RDDn0

Announcing two upcoming presentations on the broad theme of language rights organised by LITHME WG3. March 8th, 3.30-5 CET. Registration required in advance using this link (Dublin time will be displayed). 1/3 tinyurl.com/257w4ajz

People need information, answers, and services which are useful - in their own language. We're standing by to support communication efforts in #Ukrainian #Russian & more - send us a message or email us at [email protected]

I cannot take away the pain. I cannot make the senseless violence go away. But I can and I will stand with the people of Iran and humbly join my voice with yours in calling for freedom. You are not alone! We see you! We hear you! We are with you! #MahsaAmini #WomanLifeFreedom

وقتش رسیده است. زنجیره‌های انسانی در سراسر دنیا. شنبه ۲۹ اکتبر. #دادخواهی #MahsaAmini #OpIran

Why should we care about community #interpretation and #translation? Anne Beinchet of Université de Moncton writes "we must make sure no one is left on the margins because of language skills" in our communities #languageaccess languageadvocacyday.org/post/community…

As part of Global Language Advocacy Day #GLAD23, I’m really happy to launch the Global Coalition for Language Rights statement on understanding and defending language rights: a 🧵

Happy Language Advocacy Day, #LAD23! 🎉 LACC, a grassroots initiative of 40+ organizations promoting equitable access in 🇨🇦 is bringing to you the 3rd annual Conference. This event, sponsored by MCIS Language Solutions is a part of a larger #GLAD23 effort to promote #languagerights. Free.

Almost every grate around hospitals on University Avenue has someone sleeping on them in this storm. One of the richest cities in the world should ‘t be denying people access to warming centres, let alone housing for all as a human right. Homelessness is a public health crisis.