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A Recap of Translators Film: An ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï Roundtable

The Realities of Child Interpreting and Ways Forward: A Recap of Translators Film: An ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï Roundtable Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this…

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±¬ÁÏ¹Ï Supports Language Access Bill in New Jersey (S2459/A3837)

On January 3, 2024, two New Jersey State Assembly committees (Assembly State and Local Government Committee and Assembly Appropriations Committee) considered S2459/A3837, a bill that…

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±¬ÁÏ¹Ï and NAJIT Issue Joint Letter of Support for Minnesota Court Interpreters

The ±¬ÁÏ¹Ï (±¬ÁϹÏ) and the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT) have issued a joint letterÌýin support of court interpreters in…

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Demand for French Programs Surges Among Newcomers to Canada

Obtaining permanent residence status in Canada has become a challenge for many newcomers. Now, more are opting for a route…

Ohio Supreme Court Weighs Proposed Changes to Interpreter Services – Could Allow AI

As part of an effort to increase the availability of language services in Ohio courtrooms, the Ohio Supreme Court has…

Trump Envoy Relied on Kremlin Interpreter in Meetings with Putin to End War in Ukraine

Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s special envoy tasked with negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine, broke with long-standing protocol…

Heart Lamp Wins International Booker Prize, with Stories of India’s Muslim Women and Girls

The writer and advocate Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won this year’s International Booker Prize for their book…

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