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ʻO ka ʻŌlelo Ke Ola – Language is Life. We have adopted “‘O ka ‘ōlelo ke ola – Language is life” as OLA’s motto. It reflects the importance of language and how language serves as the life-line for people. The motto also embodies the spirit of equality behind Hawai‘i’s language access laws.
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The Office of Language Access (OLA) provides oversight and central coordination to state agencies, (the executive, legislative and judicial branches of Hawai‘i’s state government) as well as technical assistance to state and covered entities, in developing and implementing their Language Access Plan as required by law. It also monitors and reviews ...
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Language Access Advisory Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. via Zoom. (See Zoom link in the attached agenda.) If you would like to attend in person, the physical meeting location will be 1177 Alakea Street, Room B-100, Honolulu, 96813. LAAC Meeting Notice -Aprl_17_2024
OLA offers training and technical assistance to state and state-funded agencies. Topics may include: 1. Laws and policies on language access; 2. Improving language access practices in organizations; 3. Roles and responsibilities of Staff and Volunteer Interpreters; 4. How to work effectively with LEP clients; 5. Locating and working with interprete...
Mar 10, 2015 · So why did it change? Let’s look back a bit. Part of the confusion may be that Olaʻa was formerly called Laʻa, a legendary area for collecting bird feathers. (Ulukau) To further confuse things, some scholars believe that ʻOlaʻa is misspelled, and should be spelled as ʻO-Laʻa.
The goal of the OLA is to ensure that no person is denied access to State or State-funded services due to their limited ability to speak, read, write or understand the English language. Contact OLA at (808) 586-8730
Find more information about things to do on Oahu, including surfing, museums, hiking, snorkeling and more. Plan your perfect vacation to the Hawaiian Islands.
Welcome to Oʻahu. Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oʻahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaiʻi’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people.
Oahu is a never-ending photo op, with tropical breezes, lush foliage, volcano-studded landscapes—basically everything Hawaii’s known for. It also has a serious historical side: You'll find the Pearl Harbor memorial here, as well as Iolani Palace, the former royal residence.
