Language Expansion and Accessibility Program (LEAP)

In which borough should your idea take place? Manhattan

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Spanish Harlem; Sunset Park; Jackson HEights; Washington Heights; Corona

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Justice impacted individuals

Limited English proficient individuals

Immigrants and/or migrants

Public housing residents

People with disabilities

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Maria - migrant, no english; language barrier --> more language options, Haruto: 16 y/o, disabled *illegible* hearing; ear piece; homeless, youth shelter.

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

ASL and ESL classes; 1 year program classes for people to learn english ASL; program can work in collaboration with existing non profits, libraries, schools in the community. interpreters; knowing your rights as a migrant. should be able to feel safe. ASL education programs; youth counseling; more accessibility asl interpreters;

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

10035