We are kicking off our Event Series for 2011 with an Advanced MS-Word for Translators workshop with Ida Alvarez who is a translator, interpreter and agency owner. The Workshop will be held at Florida International University Modesto Maidique Campus, on Sunday, February 27, 1 to 5 p.m. This is the time to invest in yourself. […]

“Speaking a foreign language allows us to understand people on a deeper level than the mere words can denote. ”   Multilingualism promotes cultural understanding – Hawaii Editorials – Staradvertiser.com.

Need we say more? Court Interpreters.   Thanks to ATIF member Michael Powers.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education Despite the growing population of non-English speakers in the U.S., few physicians are familiar with the language access laws that govern the use of interpreters, bilingual staff and translated written materials.  In an upcoming FREE Language Access webinar, learn the business, medical and legal reasons for providing language […]

So, you are interested or curious about court interpreting? This is part one of a series started by the California Courts and being promoted in Canada. Overview of a Career in Court Interpreting | Jobs Canada. Sent in by ATIF Member Michael Powers.

With Latinos expected to comprise more than a third of the U.S. population in the coming decades, practitioners and medical schools need to think about how they want to best serve this changing patient population.   Speaking the same language means better health care quality, study finds.

Learning a foreign language opens doors to a wealth of opportunities — both on a cultural level as well as on the work front. Learning a different tongue.

“This is a book created by a deaf man — me, presented in ASL by a deaf man — Tim Bender — for deaf people. We have added voice to the DVD so hearing friends and family can enjoy this book along with the deaf,” Joslin said.   Word and Way – Joslin writes, produces […]

“The decision to become certified is largely up to the interpreter unless a hospital or organization requires certification. It is incumbent upon the interpreter to do their homework to make the decision best suited to them. Read on. Take notes. Do your research. Most of all ask questions. Your career may depend upon it.”   […]