Join us for the June Online Presentation of the 2026 DVTA WEBINAR SERIES:
On Thursday, June 11th, 2026, from 7 PM to 8:30 PM (EST) via Zoom
Foundations of Language Justice & Language Rights in the Courts
Presented by: Carol Velandia
Presentation Overview:
OBJECTIVE: Understanding the foundational concepts of language justice and language rights and how they apply specifically to judiciary interpreting and the legal system.
KEY TOPICS
▸ Definition and history of Language Justice in the legal context
▸ Historical background on language discrimination in U.S. courts
▸ The judiciary interpreter’s role in upholding language justice
▸ Key concepts of language rights in international human rights law
▸ Intersection of language rights with due process and civil rights
▸ Ensuring dignity, equity, and access through court interpretation
About the presenter:
Carol Velandia is the founder of Equal Access Language Services LLC. She is a recognized language access advocate whose professional development workshops on plain language, language justice, and compliance have been delivered to interpreters, healthcare providers, legal professionals, and community organizations across the country.
Approved for:
AOPC: 1.5 CEUs ATA: 1 CEP
Recording: Presentations are not recorded
Difficulty level: All are welcome.
Registration Closes: Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at 11:59 AM EST.
The workshop is free of charge for current DVTA members and $45 for non-members.
Members must sign in to their account to RSVP.
Refund Policy: All purchases are final. We are unable to issue refunds once your purchase has been processed.
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See you then!
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