|
When Sonia* found herself in family court fighting for custody of her grandson, she knew she would need assistance with not only navigating the legal system, but with language. Sonia is now a US citizen where in the immigration system she also received language assistance, but her English remains limited, especially in higher acuity situations and further complicated by never having learned to read or write in her native language.
Thankfully, Sonia’s court-appointed attorney knew about Access Language Solutions’ grant-funded program to assist in preparing individuals like Sonia for their day in court. Because of this, she was able to understand her options, speak for herself, and move forward with dignity.
|