The past two years have shown us it’s more important than ever to provide equal care to all patients no matter their race, religion, or national origin. It’s been no secret that minorities have…

Here’s one of the most common questions we hear at Interpreters and Translators, Inc.: Can we use a bilingual staff member to interpret? The short answer is “No.” This an easy question to answer…

Interpreting exists in many forms, whether it be simultaneous, telephonic, or consecutive. Knowing this does not help you determine which style of interpreting is appropriate for your next event or meeting. If you are…

For years, education law in the United States has said that public school districts must communicate with parents in their native languages “to the extent practicable.” And the U.S. Department of Justice interprets the…

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is an innovative and easy-to-use solution. When hearing impaired/deaf or Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals are in need of an interpreter, Video Interpreting connects you to a certified interpreter in…

Welcome to our “Basic Breakdown” series where we share all our insider knowledge on the types of language services and solutions possible for a variety of industries. Our goal is to help alleviate confusion…

Approximately five million students in US schools have Limited English Proficiency, which is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as anyone age five or older who speaks English less than “very well.”  Title VI…

Language means so much more than communication between people – it represents culture, history, tradition, and identity. According to UNESCO, there are more than 6000 languages in the world today. A startling fact is…