Courtroom interpreters on verge of walkout in Colorado
Interpreters throughout the state of Colorado are considering a walk-out in the coming week, to protest their low wages, which the Denver Post notes are among the lowest in the United States.
Launch of communication app Global Talk marks an end to communication through pantomime
Interpretation service provider Global Talk is launching a multilingual communication app for the Flemish healthcare sector this week. The app enables care providers to ask patients initial medical questions in twelve languages. These are basic questions which are further explored as necessary.
States address need for interpreters in education
While the need for professional interpreters in settings like courtrooms, healthcare institutions, and conferences has long been established, interpreters have been somewhat absent in the U.S. education system.
Department of Justice files statement of interest on language access and housing
According to the plaintiff CNY Fair Housing, a nonprofit that advocates for tenants’ rights, an apartment complex in Syracuse refused to rent apartments to individuals with limited English proficiency. Because this case could have implications for the country’s wider LEP population, the DOJ released a statement of interest explaining the ways in which restricting LEP is a violation of the FHA.
Olivia Rodrigo, other nominees bring ASL interpreters to Grammys
Several news outlets and deaf individuals commended Best New Artist winner Olivia Rodrigo for conducting interviews alongside an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter — such accommodations didn’t stop with Rodrigo’s ASL interpreter, though.
Troy Kotsur secures second Oscar for Deaf community
At the 94th Academy Awards ceremony Troy Kotsur took home the Oscar for best supporting actor, portraying Deaf fisherman and father Frank Rossi in...
UK language service professionals form Ukraine Language Support Task Force
In an effort to help Ukrainian refugees who settle in the United Kingdom, six associations for language professionals have come together to form the Ukraine Language Support Task Force.
Boostlingo acquires Interpreter Intelligence and VoiceBoxer
The combination of Boostlingo, Interpreter Intelligence and VoiceBoxer will fuel innovation, and provide a broader and even better experience for customers.
Interpreter Intelligence and VoiceBoxer join the Boostlingo fold
The acquisitions bring a suite of new capabilities to the Boostlingo brand. Interpreter Intelligence specializes in interpreter management and interpretation delivery software, while VoiceBoxer delivers remote simultaneous interpretation (RSI) technology.