Non-English speaker definition
Non-English speaker means a person who cannot speak or understand, or has
Non-English speaker means a person who cannot speak or understand, or has difficulty in speaking or understanding, the English language, because he/she uses only or primarily a spoken language other than English, and/or a person who uses a sign language and requires the use of a sign language interpreter to facilitate communication.
Non-English speaker means any party or witness who cannot readily understand or communicate in spoken English and who consequently cannot equally participate in or benefit from the proceedings unless an interpreter is available to assist him or her. The fact that a person for whom English is a second language knows some English should not prohibit that individual from being allowed to have an interpreter.
Examples of Non-English speaker in a sentence
Visual impairment Hearing impairment Home Medical Care (oxygen, bed bound, etc.) Non-English speaker Intellectual and Developmental disabilities Group Homes Other This registration is used to assist in community planning for mass evacuation.