Vermont Language Justice Project
Working to make information accessible for everyone
A project of CCTV
Our Work
Check out some examples of the projects we have undertaken over the past 4 years. Find all of our videos on our YouTube channel.
Calling 911
This video (available in 17 languages) walks you through how to call or text 911, getting an interpreter when you, and the key information the 911 operator will need.
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How to Navigate the Pharmacy
This video is part of a series we made about navigating the pharmacy. Our community partners told us a video that explains what folks need to bring with them to ensure they will get their meds in a timely way would be really helpful. So this is what we did.
There are also videos about how to measure your medication and what the label on your bottle means in this playlist.
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Our First Evergreen Message
Evergreen messaging is content that retains relevance over time, and can be used repeatedly in the future. Burlington saw very unhealthy air quality in June 2023 due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Northern Quebec and Ontario. We created this video so when these fires occur again, we are ready to ensure everyone knows how to stay healthy
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How to Collect a Stool Sample
We made this video in conjunction with the State Refugee Health Coordinator. We produced a video on how to collect a stool sample... something that all newcomers have to regularly do when they arrive in the USA. These videos are being used by providers all over the United States.
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Home Fire Safety
When we learned that each year in Vermont, fire kills up to 11 people and 1,000 people are treated for fire and burn injuries; we decided to make a video about home fire safety, to make everyone has the information they need to reduce the risk of a home fire.
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Calling the Hospital if You Need an Interpreter
Being able to independently contact your or your child's doctor is critical and the barriers people who speak languages other than English face are high. We partnered with UVM Health Network to make videos explaining how to call direct interpreter lines at UVMMC, UVM Pediatrics, CVMC, Porter, and UVM Home Health and Hospice.
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Talking About Mental Health
This video is part of a series we are making about mental health. Life can be hard and stressful. It is important that everyone has an understanding of mental health, and access to the mental health resources available. This video discusses what some signs are that you may be struggling with your mental health, and who you can reach out to for help.
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Staying Safe in Nature and Extreme Weather
This video is part of a series we made about staying safe in nature and extreme weather. This series covers topics from extreme weather conditions, to ticks, to Cyanobacteria. This video was made in response to the lack of inclusive and accessible signage related to Cyanobacteria and beach closures on Lake Champlain.
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All About Your Home
When we understood the unique challenges that folks were having moving into home in Vermont, where showers, toilet plungers, composting and fire alarms were all new we made this video to help familiarize people with their new homes and all the equipment and technology that was part of daily living.
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Financial Literacy
We worked with M&T bank to work on videos concerning financial literacy. So far we have made videos about how to open a bank account, as well as how to use an ATM.
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