Delight among community members as 12 more languages are added to the Georgia driving permit test
"We’ve been waiting and anticipating this”: Now beginning drivers can take the test in Haitian Creole, Rohingya, Pashto, Yoruba, and more.
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“I couldn’t pass. It’s just a new language.” Afghan Women Seek Permit Tests in Pashto
Local group advocates for language support at Georgia’s Department of Driver Services.
The roadblock facing seniors in Gwinnett County
Norcross-based nonprofits say community gatherings are a lifeline for seniors, but limited transportation options are keeping many from coming together.
UPDATE: Driving program to resume after uptick in donations after 285 South story
‘Women Behind the Wheel’ program, which provides free driving classes to refugee and immigrant women, was on hold because of a lack of donations
“Your life doesn’t start in the U.S. until you have reliable transportation”
Driving lessons are hard to come by. These nonprofits are working to give immigrants and refugees mobility in car-dependent metro Atlanta.
Live translation option at Georgia Department of Driver Services removes barrier to driving
Dari speaking Afghan women able to take the permit test, thanks to live translator option at GDDS.
Update: Georgia Department of Driver Services to add Dari to list of languages for permit test
Six weeks after 285 South's story on the need for Dari and Ukrainian on the permit test, GDDS says it is adding Dari to the list.
Refugee advocates highlight obstacles to getting on the road in Georgia
Department of Driver Services responds to concerns around permit tests for non-English language speakers.
“I couldn’t pass. It’s just a new language.” Afghan Women Seek Permit Tests in Pashto
Local group advocates for language support at Georgia’s Department of Driver Services.
The roadblock facing seniors in Gwinnett County
Norcross-based nonprofits say community gatherings are a lifeline for seniors, but limited transportation options are keeping many from coming together.
UPDATE: Driving program to resume after uptick in donations after 285 South story
‘Women Behind the Wheel’ program, which provides free driving classes to refugee and immigrant women, was on hold because of a lack of donations
“Your life doesn’t start in the U.S. until you have reliable transportation”
Driving lessons are hard to come by. These nonprofits are working to give immigrants and refugees mobility in car-dependent metro Atlanta.
Live translation option at Georgia Department of Driver Services removes barrier to driving
Dari speaking Afghan women able to take the permit test, thanks to live translator option at GDDS.
Update: Georgia Department of Driver Services to add Dari to list of languages for permit test
Six weeks after 285 South's story on the need for Dari and Ukrainian on the permit test, GDDS says it is adding Dari to the list.
Refugee advocates highlight obstacles to getting on the road in Georgia
Department of Driver Services responds to concerns around permit tests for non-English language speakers.