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As the business world becomes more globally interconnected, the importance of building and maintaining intercultural relationships is even more imperative. Today, even small and regional businesses have a concern about being able to communicate worldwide, whether you’re talking to clients or bringing in employees who may not be native speakers of your local language. With LTC, you get a full slate of language and cultural tools to connect you to the world.
by Doug Price The provision of language interpretation services in American schools is guided by federal legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act of 1974. These laws mandate that school districts must take reasonable steps to overcome language barriers that impede students' equal access to education. As a result, school districts have implemented various strategies to meet the language needs of their diverse student populations. These strategies play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication and educational equity for students who are non-native English speakers or have limited proficiency in the English language. But the key consumers of interpretation services are parents, not students. For the most part, these students are 2 nd and 3 rd generation Americans who grow up speaking English outside the home even if they still speak their native tongue at home with their parents. Parents are the ones who most often
by: Jasmyn Sylvas The role of our LTC interpreters holds great significance in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and excellence of interpreting assignments within our company. As language barriers continue to weaken in our interconnected world, the demand for accurate and culturally sensitive communication becomes increasingly essential. Interpreters play a pivotal role in upholding these standards and ensuring that communication flows seamlessly across linguistic boundaries. Here's why interpreter quality assurance is important to us here at LTC Ensuring Accuracy: Language interpretation is a complex and nuanced process. Attention to detail minimizes the risk of misunderstandings, misinformation, or misinterpretation, which could have significant consequences in various contexts, such as legal proceedings, healthcare, business negotiations, and more. Cultural Sensitivity: Effective communication extends beyond mere translation of words. Cultural nuances, idiomatic exp
Written by Bethany Jamison, NIC Every industry comes with distinct vernacular! A common misconception specific to the American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Community is that the use of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is the same as using Video Relay Services (VRS). Although both types of service are provided via a digital platform and use similar equipment, these services are quite different. Let’s take a closer look. According to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) website, “ VRS, like other forms of Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) allows persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) to communicate through the telephone system with hearing persons. The VRS caller, using a television or a computer with a video camera device and a broadband (high-speed) Internet connection, contacts a VRS caller, who is a qualified interpreter. They communicate with each other in sign language through a video link. The VRS caller then places a telephone call to th
As the business world becomes more globally interconnected, the importance of building and maintaining intercultural relationships is even more imperative. Today, even small and regional businesses have a concern about being able to communicate worldwide, whether you’re talking to clients or bringing in employees who may not be native speakers of your local language. With LTC, you get a full slate of language and cultural tools to connect you to the world.
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