Native American Languages Supported in two Senate Acts
The United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has passed two bipartisan acts geared to strengthen revitalization projects for Native American languages, S.989 and...
This Week in the News | June 25, 2021
ELIA Welcomes New Board Members
On June 23, the European Language Industry Association (ELIA) announced its new board for the 2021-2023 term. Diego Cresceri and...
This Week in the News | June 18, 2021
Keywords Studios’ Chief Executive Steps Down
After announcing his leave of absence back in March, Keywords’ Studios’ chief executive officer (CEO), Andrew Day has decided...
Weekly Shorts | June 11, 2021
France to Make French Primary Language of EU
Beginning in January 2022, France will take over the presidency of the European Union (EU) — the...
Weekly Shorts | June 4, 2021
California Resumes Bilingual Education Programs
The Global California 2030 Initiative aims to ensure that three in four California students are proficient in two or more...
Weekly Shorts | May 21, 2021
Apple Launches Sign Language Interpreting Program
Among numerous accessibility updates, Apple launched SignTime earlier this week, a program designed to make AppleCare and Retail Customer...
Bill to Improve Language Access in Mortgage Servicing
Last week, the United States House Committee on Financial Services passed a bill that would improve language access services during the mortgage lending process....
Plus ça change…
COVID-19 has upended much of life as we know it and, though halting progress toward the fabled “new normal” is being made in the...
Weekly Shorts | May 14, 2021
Association of Translation Companies Releases LO-C 30 Report
The United Kingdom-based Association of Translation Companies (ATC) has recently released their research on the role of...