Language Services
The Office of Equity & Diversity (OED) oversees the Language Services program for MnDOT’s internal workforce as well as external community events.
Stakeholder consultation and public involvement play an integral role in MnDOT’s decision-making processes at every step of a project from planning to project maintenance and operations. In order to fulfill the department’s mission, MnDOT is committed to involving members of the public throughout the state in the development and implementation of its plans and programs. In order to “hear every voice,” MnDOT’s processes must be inclusive of the state’s diverse population.
Interpreters and translators facilitate the cross-cultural communication necessary in today’s workplace by converting one language into another; however, these language specialists do more than simply translate words – they relay concepts and ideas between languages. They must thoroughly understand the subject matter in which they work to accurately convey information from one language into another. In addition, they must be sensitive to the cultures associated with the languages of their expertise.
The Office of Equity & Diversity (OED) contracts with professional language service providers statewide, both internal and external to MnDOT, to provide:
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Foreign Language Interpretation (spoken word)
- Foreign Language Translation (written word)
For more information, please contact Janet Miller at 651-366-4720.