Interpreters & Language Access

To create language access for everyone, Monroe County Board of Elections utilizes:

 In-Person Interpreters 

Hiring Spanish Interpreters

The Board of Elections employs interpreters to offer in-person services at as many poll sites as possible.

By Federal Law, polling sites across New York State are required to post sample ballots and all other informational materials in Spanish when five percent (5%) of the residents in an Election District are Spanish-speaking. Those election districts will be assigned Spanish-Language Interpreters to assist Spanish speaking voters by translating information given by the Election Inspectors. 

Spanish Language Interpreter Sign Up

 

Role Description

 An Election Worker who provides in-person translation and bilingual support at a poll site. 

Typical Tasks

  • Provides translation for Spanish-speaking voters
  • Can assist in directing and instructing voters
  • Cannot assist in bipartisan tasks
  • Must take the Oath for Person(s) Assisting Voter  whenever assisting a Spanish-speaking voter

Qualifications

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be 18 Years of Age
  • Be a Registered Voter In Monroe County
  • Must be able to read, write, speak fluently in both English and Spanish

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Spanish Interpreter Recruitment Flyers & Posters

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Spanish Interpreter Flyer (8.5x11) - Spanish

Spanish Interpreter Poster (11x17) - Spanish

 

Spanish Interpreter Flyer (8.5x11) - English

Spanish Interpreter Poster (11x17) - English

New Voting Machines Demo - Spanish

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ASL Interpreters

The Monroe County Board of Elections coordinates with the NYS Board of Elections to staff ASL interpreters at the appropriate polling places to best serve Monroe County’s deaf voters. 

Language Access Devices (LAD)

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Monroe County is leading the State in language access for elections with the use of the Language Access Devices (LADs).  Every polling place is equipped with a Language Access Device, which voters may use to connect with live interpreters for translation of over 350 languages, including ASL. 

Monroe County’s LADs are able to provide access to live interpreters for translation of more than 350 languages (including ASL). For many languages, the LADs offer video calls with live interpreters, for some languages, the LADs provide an audio call with a live interpreter. 

If you or anyone you know would like to use translation services while at the Board of Elections or a polling location, please let us know what language you would like services in and we will use a LAD to get an interpreter for you. We can set up audio or video calls depending on the language and preferences.

Interpreter Hotline

The Board of Elections also operates an Spanish language interpeter hotline that can be used from any polling site to reach a bilingual staff member at the Board of Elections to assist you while you vote! Call 1-585-753-1592 for service (available on Election Day only).

 

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