04 Apr Spanish English Legal Interpreters in DC Metro Area – On-Site and VRI
SpanishEnglish Legal Interpreters (U.S. Citizens) Wanted to Support USG Clients in DC Metro Area Global Language Strategies, a WOSB in Northern VA, is seeking qualified, professional, and experienced Court Interpreters to support federal government customers in Washington, DC. These requests are on an as-needed basis...
18 Dec When we advocate for interpreters, are we not also advocating for the LEP population?
Posted at 01:00h
in Advocacy, Attorney Education, Business Practices, Court Interpreting, Ethics, Interpreters, Janis Palma, Leadership, New Ideas, Professional Practices, Recent Posts, The Profession
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I have been turning this question around in my head for a while, since someone raised the question in a social media exchange: am I advocating for interpreters? Or am I advocating for the LEPs we serve? And I just have to wonder, can we...
25 Sep Hidden in plain sight: Native Roots
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in Business Practices, Court Interpreting, Ethics, Idioms, Interpreting, Language, New Ideas, Professional Practices, Recent Posts
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The popular phrase “follow the money” is what people recommend when you are trying to get to the bottom of a suspicious matter. What if, instead, we follow the words? What truths can words reveal? Last night, as I was cooking a huge pot of...
25 Apr 20%-30% – Among other things
Posted at 16:10h
in Certification, Court Interpreting, Leadership, Past Posts, Professional Practices
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I happen to be a state certified interpreter. By no means does this indicate that I am a perfect interpreter; I am not. It does indicate that I passed a test on a given day, with at least the 70% needed in each section in order to be deemed...
06 Apr The Couch: Behavior or Personality?
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in Interpreters, Personal Growth, Professional Practices, Recent Posts, Self care
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The Couch is a place to exchange ideas and brainstorm, not only for its contributors but also for our readers who engage in the ensuing discussions. Today’s scenario comes from a colleague with a question many of us have been faced with before: intervene or grin...