December 2019

Good communication fosters a strong safety climate part 1

Words matter! Good communication is essential for any company to succeed. Bad communication can result in disaster. Dialog begins with two seemingly simple steps, talking and listening. I say seemingly, because I observe people all the time speak what they think is clear and plain language, yet others have trouble comprehending what was said.  Listening […]

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Who cares what the difference is between an interpreter and a translator?

Who cares what the difference is between an interpreter and a translator? If you look at my website and some of my blogs over the years, I attempted to educate people as to the distinction between the two terms. However, more and more, that distinction is becoming less important to me. First, I will explain

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Notice of discontinuation of transportation services

Earlier this month, Alfonso Interpreting & Transporting issued the following announcement. I want to thank you for trusting in Alfonso Interpreting for your interpretation and transport needs. Workers’ Compensation and liability insurance continue to increase for us, while lower cost services such as Uber and Lyft have continued to rise as competitors.  Due to the

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Empowering Employees part 2

In the previous blog, we discussed why it is so important for companies to seek participation and opinions from employees in order to have a vibrant safety culture. Superior military vehicles were developed as a result of designers seeking input from soldiers on the ground.  What are some ways a company can empower its employees?

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Medical interpreter or Healthcare interpreter, which one is it?

Medical interpreter or Healthcare interpreter, which one is it? There are two organizations established in the United States that certify Medical/Healthcare interpreters. Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters http://www.cchicertification.org National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters http://www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org Since I am CCHI certified, I identify as a healthcare interpreter. When I do an online search using that

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Blurred Lines and Team Interpreting

I just returned from the American Translators Association (The Voice of Interpreters and Translators) conference in Palm Springs, CA.  Most of my professional development centered on interpreting sessions.  Court interpreters, like attorneys and other professionals, regardless of experience and training, face ethical dilemmas occasionally. It’s imperative that we know and adhere to our code of

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