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By Hilda Tejada The landscape of conference interpreting is evolving, and one of the most significant developments in recent years has been the growing collaboration between sign language and spoken language interpreters. As our profession becomes more inclusive and the Deaf community gains … [Read More...]
Recent blog posts
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When law enforcement interrupts our work
As interpreters, we are generally aware that the situations in which we serve may change in an instant. The power may go out, equipment may fail, a boothmate may fall ill. So we prepare. We consider those scenarios in advance and identify how we might address them. In today’s world, those … [Read More...]
Hybrid multilingual conference using Zoom
By Helen Eby and Milena Calderari Waldron Interpreting for hybrid events (held both virtually and in-person) may seem daunting. Two experienced interpreters share their solutions when using Zoom. Multilingual conferences are conducted in the simultaneous interpreting mode. Simultaneous … [Read More...]
Alberto Ferreras: a conversation about language, culture, and story
When Alberto Ferreras was in kindergarten in Caracas, his class was rehearsing Jingle Bells for the annual Christmas show. Sister Mary, the music teacher, came over to him. She bent down and said, “Honey, don’t sing. Just move your lips, but DON’T SING!” “I was five years old, she was a nun, and it … [Read More...]
The chain of responsibility
AI in the world of interpretation By Dr. Holly Silvestri Not all algorithmic decision-making systems require the same level of scrutiny. However, where these systems are making decisions about people, resources that concern people and their access to those resources, or issues that affect the … [Read More...]
Taking stock and looking forward
We are well into 2024, which makes this a good time to take stock of what we learned about our changing world last year and what challenges we may face in the months and years ahead. The interpreting profession in the U.S. is experiencing strong growth, with demand for interpreters expected to … [Read More...]