A big thanks to Caduceus for letting us share this wonderful article! It originally appeared in the Summer 2016 issue and is written by our ID Leadership Council member Helen Eby. Thank you Helen for compiling this useful information that will prove a valuable tool for end users of professional medical interpreters, while benefiting the interpreting community at the same time. … [Read more...]
Note-Taking Training for Interpreters | By Elena Langdon | October 19, 2016
**There are still a few spaces available! Don’t forget to register.** Jot It Down! Notetaking for Medical Interpreters Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Location: UMASS Center Springfield - 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA & ONLINE Time: Registration: 5:30 pm Program: 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm Regular Fee: $ 30.00 CEU Fee: $20.00 (includes … [Read more...]
Happy International Translation Day!
Celebrate it! What do we celebrate? Why is it on September 30th? Learn about the chosen theme for International Translation Day 2016 proposed by ATA President David Rumsey! If you are in London, don't miss the International Translation Day event at the British Library. (Update: Did you miss it?) Take this translation quiz from The Guardian Books. Read a … [Read more...]
California bill may open door to state-funded medical interpretation services
Governor signs two healthcare bills authored by Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins SACRAMENTO—Gov. Jerry Brown today signed two bills authored by Assembly Speaker Emeritus Toni Atkins. AB 635 allows California to take the first step toward state-funded medical interpretation services for Medi-Cal patients with limited English proficiency. AB 1795 helps more low-income … [Read more...]
ATA 57th Annual Conference: Interpreting track
You don't want to miss these interpreting sessions! Listed are sessions from other specializations that may also be of interest to interpreters, as are special Division events. Wednesday, November 2 5:30-7:00pm Welcome Celebration Get to know your fellow Division members. Come and get your new ID member button! Thursday, November … [Read more...]