By Daniel Tamayo Interpreting, which is oral translation, is an increasingly important profession, as it connects people across cultures, space and time, in a world that is ever more interconnected. For those of us who love language, enjoy being challenged intellectually and emotionally, and are passionate about constantly learning new things, interpreting is nothing less … [Read more...]
Dispatch from ATA Headquarters
By Farah Arjang . Over the past 15 years as an ATA member, I have never regretted any time spent intentionally or unintentionally with ATA’s leadership and as member of the audience at the board meetings. I remember the first time I ever attended an ATA board meeting as a member of the audience in 2010, when I was living in California. At that session, I witnessed a … [Read more...]
Toward a Quieter Code of Silence: Upholding the Ethical Standard of Confidentiality
By Jennifer De La Cruz Regardless of the venue in which we provide our services as interpreters, one of our most critical duties is to preserve the privacy of the information we learn about those we serve. Professional codes and standards from such organizations as the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators[1], ATA[2], and the Judicial Council of … [Read more...]
Saving Lives in Many Languages
By Carol Velandia Development, implementation and appropriate oversight of Language Access Services (LAS) are ways to reduce healthcare disparities, increase social justice and improve public health. In the United States, there are over 25.2 million people who are limited English proficient (LEP)[1], and though an inability to clearly communicate is not a disease, … [Read more...]
Cristina McDowell: Member Spotlight
A big thanks to Tricia Perry, editor of Caduceus for letting us share this wonderful article! It originally appeared in the Winter 2016 issue and spotlights our very own Cristina McDowell. Stories like hers are great for helping consumers of interpreting services understand everything that goes into being a professional. Enjoy! Lorena Ortiz Schneider, e-Voice … [Read more...]