Interpreters & Language Access

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

  • In-Person Interpreters
  • Language Access Devices (LADs)
  • Interpreter Hotline 

In-Person 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. 

Hiring Spanish Interpreters

Spanish Language Interpreter Sign Up

The Board of Elections is always looking to hire Spanish-language interpreters. The requirements are that candidates must:

  • Be a citizen of the United States
  • Be 18 Years of Age
  • Be a Registered Voter In Monroe County
  • Be Able to Read, Write, and Speak Spanish

New Voting Machines Demo - Spanish

Language Access Devices

 

Monroe County is leading the State in language access for elections with the use of the Language Access Devices (LADs)

Photo of Language Access Device

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.

Follow the link below to view a short video from Propio One showcasing how easy the LAD is to use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGvfEFue3hc

Interpreter Hotline

The Board of Elections also operates an 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. 

 

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