By Cristina McDowell Welcome to e-Voice! The voice of the interpreters, a departure from our traditional newsletter to a fast paced blog! This new platform offers a frequent exchange of information that reflects our dynamic life style and can be accessed anywhere, anytime through our electronic companions: tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc. This biweekly blog will bring … [Read more...]
Legacy, a Prelude of the Future
By Carol Velandia We are not makers of history, we are made by history. Martin Luther King Jr, The brainy quote Launching a blog has proven to be a herculean task, as writing only comes to many after the experiences and ideas have settled in the mind and in the heart for long periods of time. It takes courage to share such ideas and a readiness to find … [Read more...]
Open Letter to Pope Francis
From the AIIC website: Following a speech by the Papal Nuncio in the UN exhorting member states to ensure improved protection for journalists in conflict situations, AIIC and partner organisations write an Open Letter to Pope Francis asking for his support for translators and interpreters at risk. This time the signatories are joined by Critical Link International, a … [Read more...]
US immigration court awards interpreting services contract
"The U.S. Justice Department has awarded SOS International a potential five-year, $80 million contract to provide language interpretation services at immigration courts across U.S. states and territories." Read more: https://www.govconwire.com/2015/07/julian-setian-sos-international-awarded-us-immigration-court-interpreting-services-contract/ … [Read more...]
Interpreting-related sessions – ATA56
Last updated: November 5, 2015 In case you missed the original post on the interpreting track sessions during the upcoming ATA 56th Annual Conference. Download a printer-friendly version of this schedule. NEW! Click here for all other sessions related to interpreting that do not belong to the Interpreting track. Thursday, November 5 Join the Fastest-Growing Job … [Read more...]