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Concord To Use Wordly For Interpretation At Council Meetings

Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make its Council meetings more accessible.

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Concord's next city council meeting is at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug .13.
Concord's next city council meeting is at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, Aug .13. (City of Concord)

Press release from the City of Concord:

CONCORD, CA — We are excited to announce that Concord is piloting new software called Wordly to make our Council meetings more accessible to the non-English speaking community. Here’s what you need to know:

  1. Real-Time Translations: Meeting attendees can use their smartphones to listen to (with headphones or earbuds) or read a transcript of the meeting in real time, available in 40+ languages.
  2. Two-Way Communication: The new software will allow two-way communication between audience members and Councilmembers.
  3. Easy and Free Access: The technology is free to use and does not require registration. Simply scan a QR code to access the audio and/or transcript.
  4. Starting Soon: Information about how to log in and use the technology will be provided at council meetings beginning on Tuesday, August 13.

This press release was produced by the City of Concord. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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