In places like Ohio, Kansas and Illinois, where immigrants speaking many different languages have settled in recent years, the courts struggle within financial constraints to meet their obligations under the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which requires them to provide interpreters in all civil and criminal proceedings.    As the Demand for Court Interpreters Climbs, State […]

This “comfort zone” of knowing that your technology will do what you need it to is one of the true achievements of the THC, as we’ve been working closely with equipment providers for over fifty years to define industry expectations and needs and ensure that they are met. Interpreting technology: AIIC welcomes the challenge.

Pricing doesn’t begin to show what it’s like to work with a vendor, how they would approach your program, and whether or not they fully understand the nature of the work.  What’s in a Word Rate?

For a few years now, the Mexican government has been moving towards an administration of justice that is fair, transparent and accountable.  […] This is the time for the Mexican interpreter community to provide their experience, knowledge, and wisdom to those in government charged with the task of regulating court interpreting services. This is a historical […]

Being a professional is much more than just having a full-time translation job.  How Not to Be a Professional Translator and 6 Tips to Help You Become One – Inbox Translation.

15 FREE Tools for Translators and Not Only that You Might Not Know You Need – Inbox Translation. One must invest wisely in the right tools, because as any good craftsman can tell you, owning the best one doesn’t mean that you will get the job done: you must also know where to start. After scouring the […]

Still more systems and individual doctors were sued for civil rights violations for not providing professional interpreters for patients who do not feel comfortable speaking English. Interestingly, any reparations demanded in lawsuits for violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are not covered by malpractice insurance, an expensive realization to have after the fact. […]

What’s Lost as Handwriting Fades.   “When we write, a unique neural circuit is automatically activated,” said Stanislas Dehaene, a psychologist at the Collège de France in Paris.