The Coalition of Limited English Speaking Elderly (CLESE) is a national organization dedicated to improving the lives of limited English speaking older adults through leadership, education, and advocacy. With a presence in more than 100 languages, CLESE embraces all cultures and ethnicities, providing professional interpretation and translation services to medical health plans and the aging network in Illinois.
As a coalition, CLESE works to increase awareness of the needs, rights, and unique contributions of limited-English-speaking elderly and the community-based organizations that serve them. They promote understanding, sensitivity, and insight into culturally diverse communities, building collaborative partnerships with service providers, state and federal agencies, managed care organizations, and the aging network.
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