The Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions provides support to ANCs in need of communications access services, including sign language interpretation, through partnerships with executive branch agencies.
Sign Language Interpretation
Sign language services are handled by the Mayor's Office of Deaf, Deaf Blind, and Hard of Hearing: Mayor's Office of Deaf, Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing | Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (dc.gov)
To request sign language services, please use this form: Sign language Interpreter Request Form
Translation Services
The Language Access Program is managed by the Office of Human Rights (OHR). Under the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Omnibus Act of 2016, ANCs can be reimbursed by the OHR for costs related to translation and interpretation services, and purchase or rental of assistive listening systems ensuring full participation for residents and Commissioners with limited or no English proficiency.
Language Reimbursement is available for:
- Interpretation of Meetings/Proceedings: Includes in-person and video remote interpretation.
- Document Translation: Covers agendas, minutes, outreach materials, and more.
- Assistive Listening Systems: For hearing-impaired participants.
Reimbursement Forms, training information, and instructions for reimbursement requests are available on the OHR’s website here.