There is a lot unknown about the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the impact it will have on global manufacturing. What is known is that a discussion about COVID-19, or the global manufacturing industry, usually does not happen without mentioning China.…
Should we send students with LEP and ASL services back to school?
Distance learning: It’s a phrase that causes educators, students and parents to cringe. It was hard on everyone and largely ineffective last Spring. Unfortunately, distance learning will be a reality everywhere – to varying degrees – this Fall. With that in mind, how do…
How do you treat sick people while preventing healthcare professionals from becoming coronavirus patients? That is the biggest challenge the world is dealing with, and more specifically the United States, which is now facing another critical point in the pandemic. The way to keep…
One of the best things about working at iTi is the people you meet. One example of this is Nadesha Mijoba who possesses a wealth of knowledge about interpreting and about training medical interpreters. She is a leading expert on medical interpretation and has a…
It’s well-known that hospitals and healthcare systems must provide interpreting and translation services to patients free of charge to stay in compliance with the federal government, not to mention it’s just the right thing to do. Picture this: You’re vacationing with your family in…
International students are increasingly flocking overseas. They come to North American schools and universities to perfect their language skills and earn prestigious degrees. Many schools, colleges, and other higher education institutions are capitalizing on this niche market. Those schools are reaping the rewards of…
How to Budget for Translation in a Small Healthcare Setting
Budgeting for translation and interpretation is tough. It depends on your needs, the people you serve, the complexity of the communications you translate or interpret and other factors. But, if you’re in the United States, here are some general guidelines to get you started.…
How Can Healthcare Benefit From Interpreting Services?
Millions of previously uninsured Americans have been gaining health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, leading to a greater need for the merge of interpreting services in healthcare systems. Understandably, there has been an increase in adult patients who speak a foreign language; interpreters…