by Mimi Moore | Dec 4, 2024 | Human Resources Translation, Legal translation, Translation Resources
For millions of immigrants and refugees living in the United States, navigating essential federal programs poses quite a challenge. Individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) often struggle to access critical services like Medicare — even though these agencies...
by Mimi Moore | Nov 6, 2024 | Elections Translation, Human Resources Translation, Legal translation
Although this year’s presidential election has come to a close, there are still plenty more elections on the horizon to prepare for: With local elections coming up all across the country and midterm elections in 2026, poll workers are sure to remain busy. As election...
by Mimi Moore | Jun 5, 2024 | Legal interpreting, Legal translation, Specialized Translation
10 areas to define in your language access plan In the United States, correctional facilities are legally required to provide language access to inmates with limited English proficiency (LEP). Still, many prisons have difficulty providing adequate, equitable language...
by Avantpage | Sep 21, 2022 | Interpreting Services, Legal interpreting, Legal translation
For individuals who are limited English proficient (LEP) or Deaf/hard-of-hearing and need to participate in a court hearing, they have the right to an interpreter in federal, state, and local courts. An interpreter is required to protect one’s basic constitutional...
by Avantpage | Jan 19, 2022 | Legal interpreting, Legal translation, Specialized Translation, Translation
Based on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, everyone is permitted the right to receive Federal financial assistance and not be discriminated against race, color or national origin. Laws have been passed at the Federal, state, and local levels to ensure equal access to...
by Avantpage | May 4, 2021 | Legal interpreting, Legal translation, Over-the-phone interpreting, Video remote interpreting
Why law firms should consider offering over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) and video remote interpreting (VRI). While English is often the language of choice in business affairs across the globe, it is not always the case for legal proceedings. According to the most...
