Translating Ebola: Getting Info to Those Who Don’t Speak English as a First Language

Reaching populations who don’t speak English as their first language to talk about public health information can be a complex task that takes a lot of preparation to tackle effectively. This struggle plays out all the time in some of Maryland’s most diverse counties, where language barriers and cultural differences persist, and information consumption varies widely.

Despite Gains, Outdated Language Still Used by Media When Describing Mental Illness and Disability

Poor word choices still pop up in the media, especially in headlines where political correctness may be sacrificed in favor of cleverness.