Tag: language access
CODE Credit Union Becomes the First in Ohio to Adopt AI-Powered, All-Inclusive Member Service Strategy
CODE Credit Union partners with Traduality to deploy Fire Lingo tablets, enhancing member experiences with real-time AI language access in five languages.
Kazakhstan Expands Multilingual Safety Platform for Tourists
Kazakhstan is improving tourist safety with a multilingual platform accessible by QR code. The system offers real-time tips, apps, and services.
Proposed Wisconsin Bill Would Permit AI Translation and Interpreting in Courtrooms
Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a bill to permit AI-based interpreting and translation in courtrooms, sparking debate over language access rights.
Nebraska Courts Grapple With Interpreter Shortage as Demand Surges
With limited interpreter availability and frozen fees, Nebraska courts must expand certification, update rates and invest in remote platforms to ensure equal access to justice.
Bracing for Impact
On March 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order declaring English the official language of the United States. The author reflects the degree to which the executive order will reshape language access in the United States and how these changes might affect language service providers.
Modern Mayans: A Hidden World Closer Than You Think
Jace Norton recounts his career journey from missionary to interpreter to company founder — and how he came to learn about indigenous languages and communities along the way. Now committed to providing language services to underserved populations, Norton encourages readers to look beyond their narrow surroundings to adopt broader perspectives on language access.
Why Linguists Should Know About Language Access Policies
Deema Jaradat provides an overview of language access laws in the United States and argues that knowledge of these policies can help linguists improve not only their own employment opportunities, but also outcomes for their clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) individuals across the country.
Digital Accessibility Is a Win-Win for All
The authors argue that ensuring access to digital products and services for people with disabilities is not only a legal requirement and an ethical practice, but also a great business strategy for reaching new consumers.
Boostlingo and the Future of Language Access
Since its founding in 2016, Boostlingo has strived to ensure that quality language access is available for everyone at the push of a button. CEO Bryan Forrester envisions a world where no one need worry about the quality of the language services impacting the quality of their life.