Tag: interpreter training
Why We’re Different: The State of American Sign Language Interpreter Education
The author examines the underlying reasons behind the ASL interpreter shortage — from insufficiently long training programs to “education deserts” — and suggests strategies for creating a more robust pipeline and setting diverse students up for success.
New credential for interpreting in schools
A new credential is now available from the University of Arkansas (U of A) for educational interpreters. The first of its kind in the...
New Medical Interpreter Law Proposed
In the United States, there's already a federal law stating hospitals have to provide equal language access to limited English proficient (LEP) patients —...