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The Importance of Translating for Non-Profit Organizations

The Importance of Translating for Non-Profit Organizations

[ 0 ] February 17, 2016 |

By Sara-Claire Jordan Translating for big corporate clients can be satisfying monetarily, but there are some kinds of translation that end up filling a particularly human need that often gets overlooked. We all have the potential inside of us to create changes in the world, and many times the things we give end up helping […]

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Interpreting for Children in a Healthcare Setting

Interpreting for Children in a Healthcare Setting

[ 0 ] October 7, 2015 |

By Sarah-Claire Jordan There’s nothing more daunting to a child then having to go to the hospital. An unfamiliar environment, lots of strangers, and the bright lights and medical equipment can cause anxiety in many small children. If you add to all of that the fact that they may not speak English very well or […]

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How We Are Helping with the Refugee Crisis

How We Are Helping with the Refugee Crisis

September 21, 2015 |

By Sarah-Claire Jordan As you probably know, we are seeing a huge refugee crisis in various parts of the world lately, with people fleeing from the Middle East, parts of Africa, and Central/Southeastern Asia. Some are lucky enough to find places to stay in neighboring countries, but others have had to travel through many countries […]

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9 Things To Know About Medical Interpretation Legislation in the U.S.

9 Things To Know About Medical Interpretation Legislation in the U.S.

By Sarah-Claire Jordan Medical interpretation, also known as healthcare interpretation, is an essential service that everyone in the U.S., should they need it, should be able to easily access. Healthcare interpreters relay information back and forth between the LEP (low English proficiency) party and the medical personnel. Unfortunately, not all healthcare facilities provide sufficient services, […]

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A Blueprint for Cultural and Linguistic Equality in Health Care

A Blueprint for Cultural and Linguistic Equality in Health Care

By Sarah-Claire Jordan These days, it’s very difficult to deny the inequality prevalent in our society. From employers discriminating against job applicants based on their names or photos to African Americans being more likely to be pulled over by police, social inequality has become so ingrained in the psyche of our society that many people […]

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A Blueprint for Cultural and Linguistic Equality in Health Care

A Blueprint for Cultural and Linguistic Equality in Health Care

By Sarah-Claire Jordan These days, it’s very difficult to deny the inequality prevalent in our society. From employers discriminating against job applicants based on their names or photos to African Americans being more likely to be pulled over by police, social inequality has become so ingrained in the psyche of our society that many people […]

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It’s All in the Genes: Explaining a Language Gender Gap

It’s All in the Genes: Explaining a Language Gender Gap

[ 0 ] March 19, 2013 |

Translators deal with sensitive issues all the time; experienced translators know to give due diligence to details, remain true to the project and still maintain a good relationship with all parties involved. Some participants offer information easily; others have to be coaxed. In general, the consensus is that female human beings tend to talk more […]

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Translating for the Health Care Industry

Translating for the Health Care Industry

[ 0 ] January 13, 2011 |

Translators specializing in the health care industry understand and master medical language which is essential to providing quality care to foreign language speakers internationally. Patients traveling from one country to another or seeking quality care elsewhere will rely on the translations of hospital records, emergency room communications, doctors’ offices files, x-ray analysis translations and more. […]

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