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So, you hired a legal interpreter because you recognized the importance of language access. Good job! While that's an important first step, it's only the beginning if you're serious about getting it right.

26 million people in the United States have limited English proficiency (LEP). This population has grown 80% since 1990, and federal courts now process interpretation requests in over 180 languages. Spanish accounts for 96% of federal court interpreting needs, but significant populations speak...

On April 8th, Attorney General Merrick B. Garland approved a rule updating the regulations that implement Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a law that requires the inclusion of people with disabilities in public places, and the new update emphasizes the need for...

Translation plays an important role in every aspect of our lives, including politics. The phrase “the politics of translation” is often associated with the names of various authors like Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, books, or ideologies, but it can also refer to the right approach to the translation...

Translation services are used by governments, businesses, and individuals who try to bridge the communication gap that exists between two entities speaking a different language. Statistical data shows that global language services amounted to more than $40 billion in 2016 and are forecasted to...

Human Resources plays a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the second part of this...

Human Resources Departments play a significant role in setting the cultural tone of a company. Employers have an obligation to provide a safe and effective workplace for employees. As part of that responsibility, they play a part in facing and eliminating language barriers at work. In the first of...