LANA (Language Access for New Americans)
LANA improves access to services for refugees and immigrants with limited English proficiency by improving the quality and increasing the number of interpreters and translators in Maine.
Click here to read the LANA 2010 (5-year) report.
Did You Know?
- People from more than 80 countries live in Greater Portland?
- That there are over 50 languages spoken in Portland Public Schools?
- That according to the American Community Survey, people in over 23,000 households in Maine speak English less than very well?
LANA projects include:
- Interpreter Directory
LANA maintains a statewide directory of qualified freelance interpreters and organizations that provide interpreting services in Maine.
- Interpreter Trainings
LANA offers workshops on basic interpreting skills as well as specialized medical and legal interpreter trainings.
- Training for Service Providers
Workshops are provided to help service providers and businesses effectively work with interpreters and understand federal guidelines around language access.
