by Giovanna Lester | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
by Giovanna Lester | Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
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.
by Giovanna Lester | Feb 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
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...
by Giovanna Lester | Feb 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
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.
by Giovanna Lester | Feb 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
“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 –...
by Giovanna Lester | Jan 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
“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...
by Giovanna Lester | Jan 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last year, Broward County court interpreters handled more than 20,000 cases. Of those, 17,255 requests were for Spanish translation services, 1,855 for Creole, 234 for sign language and 1,479 for other languages. Broward County Courts uses program that allows...
by Giovanna Lester | Jan 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
“Firms are missing out on sales by failing to grasp the growth in the foreign language internet, a leading translation company has said.” Business neglects foreign language internet – Telegraph. Contributed by ATIF Member Michael...
by Giovanna Lester | Jan 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Jackson Memorial Hospital will be the site of IMIA’s First National Administrators Symposium, March 18-19. The event targets medical interpreter coordinators, managers, and directors in healthcare organizations. The theme of the symposium is Sharing National...
