Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Most individuals living in the United States read, write, speak, and understand English. There are many individuals, however, for whom English is not their primary language. If these individuals have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand English, they are limited English proficient, or “LEP”.

Language for LEP persons can be a barrier to accessing important benefits or services, understanding and exercising important rights, complying with applicable responsibilities, or understanding other information provided by federally-funded programs and activities. HADCO is committed to improving the accessibility of these programs and activities to eligible LEP persons, a goal that reinforces its’ equally important commitment to promoting programs and activities designed to help individuals learn English.

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