November 2016

Conference or Liaison Interpreter: What’s the difference?

Finding an Interpreter is similar to finding a doctor or lawyer. Imagine walking up to someone and telling them, “I need a lawyer!” Most likely the response would be another question such as “What kind of lawyer? If you were to reply, “No I need a lawyer, any lawyer,” there would be a problem. Why? […]

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What is required for state courts to provide proper language access?

Federally funded state courts are required to provide language services to all people, regardless of the language they speak or their English proficiency. Failure to provide access can interfere with the capacity of state courts to accurately evaluate the facts and fairly administer justice. Below is a list of six essential steps every state must

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When Good People Are Unethical- Transparency (Interpreting)

Imagine this, instead of hiring a professional interpreter who is familiar and cognizant of the code of ethics, an untrained bilingual person is hired to simply cover the assignment.  Without proper knowledge and training, the bilingual person serving as an “interpreter” will most likely unconsciously commit serious ethical violations while at the same time thinking

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Emergency action plans can save lives

Several years back, I described the experience of my friend Willie who was tasked with clearing his floor in a building adjacent to the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. His account is an excellent example of how creating and implementing a well-designed emergency action plan can be instrumental in saving lives.  Without a plan

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