Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has announced a $200,000 investment through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to expand language access at Monroe County facilities. This funding supports the purchase of iPads equipped with the Propio Language Services app, providing residents with immediate, on-demand access to professional interpreters in more than 350 languages including American Sign Language (ASL).
“In Monroe County, we believe language should never be a barrier for residents to accessing essential services. These new Language Access iPads will help ensure that every resident — no matter what language they speak — can communicate clearly and confidently when engaging with county government,” said County Executive Bello. “From the County Office Building to the Health Department and the Veterans Service Agency, this technology strengthens our commitment to equity, inclusion and better service for all. I’m grateful to our Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for leading this effort, and to Congressman Joe Morelle and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer for securing the federal funding that made this possible.”
The new Language Access iPads are now available in the following locations:…