With an increase of false information about #coronavirus, ensuring residents have access to accurate & culturally appropriate information has never been more important.
That's why we're investing $1M to provide flexible resources to orgs on the frontline https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/April/13-covid19-community-grants.aspx …
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It's our duty to ensure that information and resources are shared in an understandable and accessible way — linguistically and culturally responsive, and using formats that ensure people can make well-informed decisions during this pandemic.
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These community-based organizations and ethnic media outlets listed will provide a wide range of services, including language access, health literacy, outreach to communities located near isolation, quarantine, and recovery facilities, anti-bias and stigma response.pic.twitter.com/IA6A2UqKmV
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We know that misinformation and misunderstanding lead to fear. This is about more than just transmitting basic information. This is an investment in our community — folks of all ages, all backgrounds — and ensuring that everyone can feel safe and informed.
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If you'd like to know more about the work that King County's Office of Equity and Social Justice (it's a lot!), their website is here: https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx …
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