Biblical Origins: The Fédération Internationale des Traducteurs / International Federation of Translators (FIT) established this celebration in ad hoc fashion, originally as St. Jerome’s Day. This day originated as a tribute to Saint Jerome, the patron saint of translators and interpreters, born on September 30. In…
Keep in mind that when you are working with an LEP (Limited English Proficiency) person, the appointment will go differently compared to providing a service to an English speaking person. Here are some elements to keep in mind when working with interpreter services: Time: Be…
aThe number of non-English speakers in the United States is continuing to rise. According to the 2011 Census, over 60 million US residents speak a languagea other than English at home, and have limited or no proficiency in English. Couple this fact with increased…
Manchester, CT, September 9, 2016: Interpreters and Translators, Inc. (iTi), a language services provider whose mission is to provide multicultural language solutions, announces it has received ISO 9001:2008 certification. iTi completed their final audit in March 2016 and became the first Hispanic owned translation agency…
Choosing a Language Service Provider (LSP) is a process that should never be rushed. The time and energy you put into this search is an investment in the future of your organization, since the right LSP will end up saving you time and money…
Common Sense Advisory measures the language services industry as a $34.8 billion industry. And it’s growing. Part of that growth is coming from the increasing global marketplace and the need for companies to sell their products and services across borders, cultures and languages. In…
Hartford, Connecticut – July 1, 2016 – The decision to close the Connecticut Department of Rehabilitation Services Sign Language Interpretation Program has left many throughout the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community devastated. While large scale layoffs often leave a wake of dismay and…
Your best interpreting option for someone who is deaf or hard of hearing depends on several factors including the skills of the person with the hearing loss and the situation. The person who requires interpretation may be skilled in sign language or may rely…