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Language Equity: Creating Welcoming Spaces

  • September 13, 2022
  • 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • 70 South 7 (UAFS Location in FS's Bakery District)

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  • Non-Members are welcome! Please use the Guest button to register.
  • Non-Members are welcome! Please use the Guest button to register.
  • This event is $25 WAHRA members who have paid their 2022 membership dues!
  • This event is $25 WAHRA members who have paid their 2022 membership dues!

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Language Equity:

Creating Welcoming Spaces


Presented by Brigitta Toruño with UNO Translations and Communications, LLC, Washington DC

Equal employment opportunity is paramount from both a legal and ethical perspective for every single organization. Removal of roadblock that hamper employment opportunity has long since been a conversation when the topics of gender or ethnic parity occur. Yet, an often overlooked element is language barrier. In the workshop, Brigitta Toruño will discuss how language barrier impeded opportunity for the individual as well as the organization. Brigitta will share best practices against which attendees can immediately return to work and begin benchmarking. 

This is dual delivery session with in-person or remote options.  All registrants will a Zoom link in the confirmation and reminder emails.  Please select your intended manner of participation when registering. 

Parking permits are not required.  Parking is available in a number of locations including the lots

  • adjacent to the National Cemetery (north edge) on Garland Avenue (FREE)
  • adjacent to the ArcBest Corporation Performing Arts Center on the east side of Wheeler (Free)
  • and for a nominal rate in metered spaces and the parking garage at 715 Rogers Avenue.

Language Equity: Creating Welcoming Spaces has been submitted to SHRM and HRCI.  Approvals are pending.

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