No one could have predicted the multi-layered, worldwide impact the coronavirus would have when the first confirmed cases were discovered in Wuhan, China on January 7, 2020. When then-President Trump enacted a travel ban from China on January 31 of last year, there were…
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…
Frequently, hometown hospitals treat patients who are not fluent in English, leading to the need for medical translation. Successful medical translation companies can prepare patient materials, forms, websites, and other information in foreign languages. Doctors and nurses will be better informed about the state…
Top Freelance Websites for Interpreters & Translators
Working as a freelancer seems like a dream. Be your own boss, make your own hours, work from wherever. There seem to be benefits galore but one thing no tends to talk about is how do you get started? If you’re a new interpreter…
Sustainable Language Access Programs For Hospitals and Health Systems
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…
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.…
Sometimes accurate translation just isn’t right. Sometimes we need to use transcreation instead. Transcreation is a relatively new term that means recreating a text for a target audience in a way that is appropriate and relevant for that audience. The term is a combination…
5 Ways Translation Sets Exports Up for Global Success
Manufacturers of all sizes are progressively seeing the benefits of exporting. With increased competition from foreign companies and local markets becoming saturated, many are finding the best growth strategy is often to look outside our country borders. Exporting and selling internationally is no easy…