New York State Language Access Directory

New York State Language Access Directory

There are millions of New Yorkers who do not speak English as their primary language and have limited ability to read, speak, write, or understand English (also called limited English proficiency or LEP). To make sure all New Yorkers can access government services and benefits — no matter how well you communicate in English — Governor Kathy Hochul expanded and signed New York State’s language access policy into law in April 2022. 

Under the language access law, all New York State agencies that provide services or benefits to the public must designate a Language Access Coordinator and post their Language Access Plan. For more information about the language access law requirements, visit the Your Language Access Rights in New York State webpage.

Find key information about state agencies providing language access in the directory below, including their latest Language Access Plan, updated Language Access Coordinator contact information and translated documents webpage, if available.
 

AgencyLanguage Access CoordinatorResources
Adirondack Park AgencyElaine Caldwell
518-891-4050
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Commission of CorrectionJayne LaVigna-Jesmain
(518) 457-7960
J[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Council on Developmental DisabilitiesJacqueline Hayes
518-486-7505
J[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Council on the ArtsBrenda Brown
212-459-8827
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
Department of Agriculture and MarketsMark Lansing
518-457-8851
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Civil ServicesMia Timmons
518-549-2040
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Corrections and Community SupervisionGem Stone
518-402-1339
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Economic Development/Empire State DevelopmentErica Butler
518-292-5922
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Environmental ConservationStephanie Rekemeyer
518-402-8005
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
Department of Financial ServicesEileen Greene
212-709-1692
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of HealthWilma Alvarado-Little
518-474-2180
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
Department of LaborJason Gibson
518-457-1984
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Department of Motor VehiclesBlake Livingston
518-474-6333
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Department of Public ServiceAaron J. Schwartz
518-402-1537
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Department of StateDr. Laura Gonzalez-Murphy
518-408-3707
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Taxation and FinanceGriselda Villegas
518-402-2456
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of TransportationSondra Little
518-485-2009
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Department of Veterans’ ServicesDr. Lessie Branch
917 391-6857
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Division of Criminal Justice ServicesJohn Butler
518-457-8077
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency ServicesBarbara Lee Steigerwald
518-292-2861
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Division of Human RightsManny Kottaram
718-741-8301
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Division of Military and Naval AffairsKalowtie (Narda) Singh
518-786-4546
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Division of State PolicePeter Komarnicki
518-457-9466
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Gaming CommissionCarolyn Hapeman
518-388-3415
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Higher Education Services CorporationFrancesca Dimola
518-474-3824
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Homes and Community RenewalJason Parpas
212-480-6782
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special NeedsSidra Chaudhary
1-800-624-4143
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Liquor AuthorityMike Smith
518-486-4767
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
New York State Insurance FundMelissa Coler
518-437-4377
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office for People with Developmental DisabilitiesSofia Guerrero
518-402-4244
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office for the AgingColleen Scott
844-697-6321
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office for the Prevention of Domestic ViolenceKathryn Gordon
518-457-8886
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of Addiction Services and SupportsJannette Rondo
518-485-6914
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office of Cannabis ManagementVanessa Cheeks
716-261-4006
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office of Children and Family ServicesMery Rosendorn
518-474-9514
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of General ServicesJennifer Warner
518-417-6501
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of Information Technology ServicesSamantha Lindsay-Gaddy
518-473-5115
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of Mental HealthMishal Haq
518-408-3058
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic PreservationTyler Wilcox
518-486-1868
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of Temporary and Disability AssistanceAlma Escobar-Godi
518-402-3096
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Office of the Inspector GeneralPatricia Wojehowski
845-357-0126
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of the Medicaid Inspector GeneralGeoffrey Orokos
518-408-5497
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Office of Victim ServicesCristin Connor
518-457-4924
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents
Public Employment Relations BoardKate Koslow
518-457-2923
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Tax AppealsJohn Oates
518-266-3041
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Thruway AuthorityFrances Rosales
518-471-5071
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
New York Waterfront CommissionMeralis Lopez
212-905-9208
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
 
Workers’ Compensation BoardJanet M. Draina
518-402-0561
[email protected] 
View Language Access Plan
View Translated Documents