FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department will host a conference, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004, 9:00 A.M. EDT, on providing services for limited English proficient (LEP) individuals. The Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, R. Alexander Acosta, will speak at the conference and will present materials showcasing innovative strategies to increase LEP access, including a new federal inter-agency video regarding civil rights and language access, an inter-agency Know Your Rights brochure, and a document describing tips and tools in providing LEP individuals language access.
WHO: Assistant Attorney General R. Alexander Acosta WHAT: Limited English Proficiency Conference WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 9:00 A.M. EDT WHERE: U.S. Department of Justice Great Hall 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20530 NOTE: ALL MEDIA MUST PRESENT GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID (such as drivers license) as well as VALID MEDIA CREDENTIALS. All cameras must pre-set by 8:30 A.M. EDT. A mult-box will be provided. Media must enter the Department at the center entrance on Constitution Avenue, N.W., between Ninth and Tenth Streets. Press inquiries regarding logistics should be directed to Kimberly Smith at 202-514-2007. 04-633
Source: US Department of Justice
