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Welcome to the Magic City! | The Chronicle

ATIF WebMaster — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:42:34 +0000

Whether you only have a few hours or a few days to spare, Miami has something for everyone! Here’s one local translator’s tips on what to see and do in Miami – Itzaris Weyman is a member of ATIF, the ATA Florida Chapter.

Source: Welcome to the Magic City! | The Chronicle

From the NAJIT Blog: Interview with Claudia Villalba

ATIF WebMaster — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 20:36:20 +0000

The need for judges and attorneys to keep in mind that average people do not understand legalese (even when they hear it in their native language) or the court system. As court interpreters, we must be faithful to the register of the source language and we cannot explain or clarify anything even when we feel that the LEP individual is not understanding the concepts. – Claudia Villalba

Source: NAJIT Blog

How to define your target clients (for translators)

ATIF WebMaster — Sat, 05 Sep 2015 14:58:44 +0000

When we try to reach our potential customers we have to tailor our message. This message cannot possibly appeal to everyone, so we want to define an ideal customer and tailor our message for him/her.Chiara Grassilli

Source: How to define your target clients (for translators)

Mark Your Calendars: November 4-7, 2015 – Miami, FL

ATIF WebMaster — Sat, 18 Jul 2015 21:14:54 +0000

We have the perfect Fall weather. And the ATA Annual Conference is a great opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world. This year ATIF is the Host Chapter and we have planned a few ways for you to get involved.

Come to FIRST TUESDAY on November 3. It will be held at the hotel to allow our visiting colleagues to meet the local T&I community. More info to come!
Volunteer at the HOSPITALITY DESK. We are the main reference for visiting attendees. Hospitality Desk Volunteers help our guests get to the right place – be it the next session or the best restaurant for a quick lunch, or…

The Hospitality Desk is to be manned from Wednesday through Saturday. Shifts are 90 minutes to 2 hours long and volunteers will have a slew of information at their disposal.

Come join the party! Linda Dunlap, is the volunteer coordinator, and you can contact her by email.

If you are an ATA Conference Veteran, plan to be a Buddy and help a Newbie feel at home. Newbies and Buddies will be paired off at the event held on Wednesday, Nov 4, from 4:45 to 5:30 pm.

If this is your first ATA conference, you are a newbie and will benefit from the experience your buddy will share. If you have attended ATA conferences in the past, you will enjoy connecting with your new colleagues, and we encourage you to be a buddy to a new T&I colleague. Most buddies are assigned 1 to 2 newbies.

Click on the conference’s logo above to take a look at the program and plan your activities – including your volunteer schedule. We hope to see everyone at the conference!

A Legal Distinction Between Translating and Selling Hot Dogs |

ATIF WebMaster — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 01:46:32 +0000

So here are a few very basic legal concepts that may help you understand why translation is not a commodity good and gain a little perspective on how to exercise your rights.

The Perfect Storm – Cost Analysis Determines Lack of Reimbursement for Interpreting Services is Unsustainable | certified medical interpreter

ATIF WebMaster — Thu, 23 Apr 2015 16:49:02 +0000

Medical and healthcare interpreter reimbursement is an important topic for our field at this moment. Until certified interpreters are reimbursed as an essential medical service, patients will continue to struggle to communicate and their patient safety will be endangered. Izabel Souza

From the NAJIT Blog by Janis Palma: Exam-taking Time

ATIF WebMaster — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:57:43 +0000

In our world, where our main tool-of-the-trade is language and as such, by its very nature, is constantly evolving and changing, arrogance is the kiss-of-death.

FCICE Home: FEDERAL COURT INTERPRETER CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION PHASE ONE WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 2014

ATIF WebMaster — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:26:35 +0000

REMINDER

Ø If you have registered for any FCICE examination in the past, you will be prompted to enter your official examinee identification number. If you do not have your number, you can follow the online instructions and it will be e-mailed to you or contact us at 757-259-7501.

Ø If you have never registered for an FCICE examination before, an official examinee identification number will be assigned to you and you will be required to create a password. Save your password – you will be required to enter it to access your score report after the exam.

Ø If you do not have access to the Internet, you may contact us to request a paper registration form at:

o Telephone: 757-259-7501

o Mail: National Center for State Courts

FCICE Program

707 17th Street, Suite 2900

Denver, CO 80202

Ø Registrations must be received by Friday, August 8, 2014, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Postmarks will not be accepted. Any registrations received after the registration deadline will not be accepted and will be returned to the sender.

Ø The fee for the 2014 Written Examination is $210.00.

Ø Visit http://www.ncsc.org/fcice for additional information.

Transcreation: When Translation isn’t Enough | Business 2 Community

ATIF WebMaster — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:26:34 +0000

Transcreation: When Translation isn’t Enough | Business 2 Community.

The term transcreation means recreating a text for a target audience in a way that is appropriate and relevant for them.

Life Went On Around Her, Redefining Care by Bridging a Divide – NYTimes.com

ATIF WebMaster — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 02:29:36 +0000

Life Went On Around Her, Redefining Care by Bridging a Divide – NYTimes.com.

Its title is the English translation of the condition known as qaug dab peg (pronounced “kow da pay”), the Hmong term for epilepsy, from which Lia had suffered since infancy.

…Lia’s story, as few other narratives have done, has had a significant effect on the ways in which American medicine is practiced across cultures, and on the training of doctors.