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Optimal translation services for WNY Families

Parent Network offers new translation services for WNY Families.

(December 2009)
According to the records kept by the Census Bureau, the foreign-born population in the U.S. has grown to 12% of the population. A new immigrant enters the country approximately every 19 seconds. One out of every five U.S. residents speaks a language other than English. Such diversity should be a source of pride for our nation. It is also a source of great challenges.
 
In order to help meet the challenges of a diverse population, Parent Network of WNY is now linked with Optimal Phone Interpreters, a global interpretation service. This service offers over-the-phone interpretation in over 150 different languages. It will help to bridge the language gap by having families contact us through Optimal Phone Interpreters.
 
In order to speak to someone in your native language when calling Parent Network of WNY, dial 1-877-746-4674. When you reach an operator, simply let them know what language you need.
Languages Provided:  Optimal Phone Interpreters language  list is very extensive; however here are some of the most common ones:
      
Spanish  
German 
Mandarin
Chinese   
French
Creole
Russian
Swedish 
Turkish
Vietnamese
Arabic
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Bosnian
 
If you have questions or would like to learn more about this new service, please contact Kim Walek, Parent Resources Manager, at the main office number – (716) 332-4170.