Children of immigrants and non-native English speakers often become their family’s translators growing up, a task they are often unequipped for when their parents are seeking precise clear instructions for their medical care.
Advocates said the current system places the burden on families and children to find their language needs, and called on the governor this week to address the issue through a piece of legislation from two Queens officials.
On a brisk Wednesday morning in Flushing, a coalition of elected officials, community advocates and immigrant services representatives called on Governor Kathy Hochul to take action in creating more medical access and services for non-native English speakers before the year is up…