The Body Speaks: The Interpreter’s Nonverbal Communication in the Courtroom
This article explores the often-overlooked role of interpreters’ nonverbal communication in the courtroom. It examines how body language influences interactions, communicates bias, and affects judicial outcomes, offering strategies for maintaining neutrality.
E106: Inside Specialization – Interpreting with Technology
Listen in as Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo, discusses how new technology effects interpreters with Daniel Sebesta and Bridget Hylak of ATA’s Language Technology Division.
Language Frontlines: The Urgent Mission to Train Indigenous Interpreters in the U.S.
The ongoing mission to train more interpreters is vital for upholding justice and equality within the legal system.
E103: Inside Specialization – Dental Translation
In this episode of Inside Specialization, Anne Conner speaks with Mario Muchacho, DDS, about how he pursued a career in dentistry but found his true calling as a dental translator instead.
Interpreting and Translating for Families of Children with Multiple or Low-Incidence Disabilities: Terms to Know
There are special concerns that interpreters and translators should keep in mind when collaborating with educators and families of students with multiple or low-incidence disabilities. Preparation is key in every school meeting, so here’s an overview of some definitions and characteristics of multiple or low-incidence disabilities to help you stay prepared when working with families.
How Assistive Listening Systems Support Courtroom Interpreting
Interpreters may encounter diverse types of assistive listening systems in courtrooms. Each system helps listeners hear better by delivering clear audio directly to their ears, but the technology used to achieve that goal can vary. This is what courtroom interpreters should know about assistive listening technologies.
Five Ways to Encourage Patient Self-Reliance and Autonomy for Health Care Interpreters
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Brave New World: AI and Interpreting
AI has been present for some time in the T&I professions, and there is little to no risk of it disappearing. But the fact remains that both the ethical standards and the laws pertaining to AI use in general, and specifically in the field of language access, remain absent but sorely needed.
Extraditions: Concepts, Research Techniques, and Terminology
Cases involving extraditions pose particular challenges for translators and interpreters. Proper language transfers require researching bilateral international treaties and the domestic laws of the respective countries. Understanding the extradition process is also key to ensuring adequate communication, and proper terminology normalization regarding legal principles often requires researching the writings of legal scholars. Careful research contributes to a useful product that helps lead to a just outcome for all parties involved.
The Realities of Child Interpreting and Ways Forward: A Recap of ATA’s Virtual Roundtable Discussing the Film Translators
On December 14th, ATA hosted a free virtual roundtable to discuss the depiction of children as interpreters in the film Translators, directed by Rudy Valdez and presented by U.S. Bank. A diverse panel of language services industry experts provided insights into the issue, explaining how the film highlights many of the challenges child interpreters can experience and how people who need professional interpreters can avail themselves of their federally protected rights to access them.
E101: Inside Specialization – Veterinary Translation
This episode of Inside Specialization showcases Veronica Leibaschoff and her journey as a veterinary translator, the unique space she has occupied, how she has kept current in her niche career!
E99: Inside Specialization – Sports Interpreting
This Inside Specialization interview brings you Anabella Tidona as she details how she got into the exciting field of sports interpreting!