New York Funding & Devel Corp

Empire State Development (ESD) functions as an Executive State agency committed to providing essential direct public services to the residents of New York. As part of its core mission, ESD adheres to and implements New York State’s comprehensive language access policy, ensuring broad accessibility for all citizens.

A primary focus of ESD's public service initiatives is offering free language interpretation assistance. This crucial service is designed to break down language barriers in public services and programs, particularly benefiting individuals with Limited English Proficiency across the state.

ESD further demonstrates its dedication to linguistic accessibility by making important forms and documents readily available in the top 12 most commonly spoken languages within New York State, in addition to English. This commitment underscores the agency's efforts to facilitate equitable access to state resources and information for its diverse population.