The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (NYCCEC) provides language services to voters with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) during elections. The Voter Language Assistance (VLA) Program provides interpretation services at select poll sites in the following languages:
Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), French, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Urdu, and Yiddish.
The Civic Engagement Commission enhances civic participation, promotes civic trust, and strengthens democracy in New York City.