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Operational insight on interpreting and access, written by the coordinators and interpreters who handle these situations daily.
The Deaf Community and ASL After 31 years of the Historic Event at Gallaudet University
The historic protest in 1988 at Gallaudet University is still a source of inspiration for the deaf community. On March 6, 1988, the deaf community surrounded Gallaudet University when Elisabeth A.
Read article InterpretingRole of Interpreters in Multilingual Voting
Voting is a right of every citizen; although the Voting Right act came into existence in 1965, states are still working to place the systems efficiently to fulfill the goal of giving the ability to vote to everyone.
Read article InterpretingResources for L.O.T.S. Interpreters
Many interpreters want to learn new languages to open a world of opportunities for them. A friend of mine, who is also a staff interpreter at the Supreme Court, is one of them.
Read article InterpretingRequirements of Video Remote Interpreting
Video Remote Interpreting is becoming extremely popular and a perfect blend of humanity and technology. Now interpreting agencies are widely using this technique to offer language services to clients.
Read article Deaf CommunityNew Opportunities for Deaf Around the World
Hearing ability is important to language and speech development because it causes a delay that further forms communication barriers. In recent years, certain policies and innovations have provided solutions to many...
Read article InterpretingCaring For Your Interpreting Business in 5 Ways- Businesses and Freelancers Take Note!
It is important to expand your business in a crisis. Diversification is necessary because if the crisis affects your present business, then other options are available to help you out.
Read article Deaf CultureIncreasing Recognition of Deaf Culture
Gone are the days when deaf people face difficulty in communicating with others. Language barriers are coming down all around the globe. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters have become famous over the past few...
Read article InterpretingHow Different Is Legal Interpreting?
Sometimes while reading, you stop and think whether the word is correctly placed or there is some punctuation error. This is quite common while reviewing a legal document. Legal terminology requires extensive research.
Read article InterpretingAvailing Interpreter Service - Things You Should Keep in Mind
Interpreting seems to be easy but it is a challenging job. There are moments when interpreters feel frustrated and exhausted. The agencies hire interpreters and go beyond norms to keep them comfortable and satisfied...
Read article InterpretingLegal Interpreters: Think twice before you speak
“A bad interpretation can lead to a miscarriage of justice, with the innocent being convicted and guilty set free.” This famous saying is true in practice, especially in a legal setting.
Read article Deaf CommunityImportance of Language Learning At Different Stages of Life
Learning a foreign language is a time taking process. It requires determination, time, and skill to grasp the language. Human beings learn something new at every phase of their life but have you ever wondered; what...
Read article InterpretingState Court Interpreters: Why Aren’t There More?
One of the major problems of being an interpreter is that any minor mistake during an interpretation session can create confusion and mislead the entire proceedings.
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