The Port of Seattle Commission adopted a new Language Access Policy today that expands career and work opportunities at the port. The motion identifies and eliminates disparities in access to working with and for the Port of Seattle. The Language Access Policy begins the work to systematically ensure that all audiences have access to critical Port information, despite language or accessibility barriers. Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed introduced the order.
Both Title 2 and Title 6 of the Americans with Disabilities Act mandate that governmental entities like the Port of Seattle provide equal opportunity to access government services.
“This order ensures equal access under the law and will improve our customer service and communication across the Port. Thank you to all the Port staff and the public for their work and advocacy to make our facilities, programs, and services more accessible for all,” said Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed.
The order makes language access a permanent, ongoing commitment by the Port of Seattle in every department and every division. This language access policy sets into motion an assessment of current practices (including a review of publicly facing documents, resources, signage, websites, social media sites, and forms); the development of a guidance manual for divisions to create language access plans; and a proposal for budgeting resources necessary to implement this policy.
Highlights from the policy include:
2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement
Giving back to the community is central to what Charlotte Douglas International Airport and its operator, the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, is about, and last year was no different.
Throughout 2022, while recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, we continued our efforts to have a positive impact on the Charlotte community. Of particular note, we spent the year sharing stories of how Connections Don't Just Happen at the Terminal - from creating homeownership and employment opportunities to supporting economic growth through small-business development and offering outreach programs to help residents understand the Airport better.
This whitepaper highlights the construction projects, initiatives, programs and events that validate Charlotte Douglas as a premier airport.
Download the whitepaper: 2022 Charlotte Douglas International Airport Report of Achievement.