Government for Every Language
Over 67 million U.S. residents speak a language other than English at home. MediaScribe ensures they can all participate in their government—with real-time translations in 70+ languages.
When Language is a Barrier, Democracy Suffers
In many communities, 20%, 30%, even 40% of residents speak a language other than English at home. When government meetings are English-only, you're excluding the people who often need government services most.
Without Language Access
- Residents can't understand zoning changes affecting their property
- Parents miss school board decisions about their children's education
- Community members can't voice concerns at public hearings
- Important public safety information doesn't reach everyone
- Immigrant communities feel excluded from civic participation
With MediaScribe
- Every resident follows meetings in their preferred language
- Non-English speakers participate in public comment periods
- Immigrant communities engage with local government
- Critical information reaches your entire population
- Community trust in government grows stronger
Language Diversity in America
The United States is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world. Your community likely has more language diversity than you realize.
Why Language Access Matters
Title VI requires it. Your community needs it. And it's the right thing to do.
Title VI Compliance
Executive Order 13166 requires federally-assisted programs to provide meaningful access to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals.
Community Engagement
When residents can participate in their language, they engage more deeply with local government and community decisions.
Good Faith Efforts
Automated translation demonstrates proactive efforts to serve multilingual communities—without prohibitive interpreter costs.
Equity & Inclusion
Government services should be accessible to all residents, regardless of the language they speak at home.
Title VI & Executive Order 13166
Federally-assisted programs must provide meaningful access to Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. Automated translation demonstrates good-faith efforts to serve multilingual communities efficiently—without the prohibitive cost of hiring interpreters for every language represented in your community.
How Attendees Get Translations
No apps. No accounts. No barriers. Just scan and select your language.
Display QR Code
MediaScribe generates a unique QR code for each meeting. Display it in-room and on broadcasts.
Scan & Connect
Attendees scan with their phone camera. A web page opens instantly—no app needed.
Select Language
Choose from 70+ languages in a simple dropdown. 19 languages also offer spoken translation.
Follow Along
Real-time translated captions (and audio for select languages) sync to the live meeting.
Personal Device, Personal Language
Each attendee sees captions in their own language on their own device. For 19 languages, they can even listen to spoken translations through their headphones—perfect for those who prefer audio or have difficulty reading.
- Works on any smartphone or tablet
- No app download required
- Adjust text size for readability
- Listen with headphones (19 languages)
- Follow along at your own pace
"The budget committee recommends approval of the infrastructure plan."
"El comité de presupuesto recomienda la aprobación del plan de infraestructura."
Spoken Translation for 19 Languages
For attendees who prefer to listen—or have difficulty reading—MediaScribe offers AI-generated spoken translations in 19 languages. Natural-sounding voices deliver meeting content through the attendee's headphones or device speakers.
Languages with Spoken Translation:
Everything for Multilingual Access
MediaScribe provides all the tools you need to serve multilingual communities effectively.
70+ Languages
From Spanish and Chinese to Somali and Vietnamese—the languages your community actually speaks.
See All LanguagesSpoken Translation
19 languages include AI-generated spoken audio, so attendees can listen in their native language.
Spoken LanguagesMobile Access
Works on any smartphone or tablet. No app downloads, no accounts, no barriers.
Mobile ExperienceReal-Time Sync
Translations appear within seconds of speech—attendees follow along live, not delayed.
Live CaptioningTranscript Export
Export translated transcripts for record-keeping and public distribution.
Output FormatsCustom Vocabulary
Train the system with local terms so proper nouns and technical terms translate correctly.
Custom VocabularyThe Languages Your Community Speaks
Including the most commonly spoken languages in US communities. Numbers show estimated US speakers.
“We have a significant immigrant population in Brattleboro. Being able to offer translations would be huge for community engagement. MediaScribe makes that possible.”
Ready to Serve Your Whole Community?
See how MediaScribe's multilingual capabilities can help you engage every resident—regardless of the language they speak at home.