Equity Through Language Access: Best Practices for Collaborating with Interpreters | NEA

Equity Through Language Access: Best Practices for Collaborating with Interpreters

EQUALITY vs EQUITY: Understanding the Difference EQUALITY means giving everyone the same tools or opportunities. It’s like handing out identical boxes for everyone to stand on, regardless of their height or ability. But EQUITY? That’s about meeting people where they are and providing them with what they need to thrive. It’s ensuring that the shorter person has an extra box or creating a ramp for someone in a wheelchair so everyone can enjoy the same view. This shift in perspective isn’t just fai