What Little Ears Shouldn’t Hear: Using Children as Interpreters

Across the globe, as families migrate and face language barriers, children often take on the role of interpreter. Children tend to pick up new languages more easily than adults. The convenience [...]

2019 – The Year of Indigenous Languages

In whatever situation you find yourself, communication is key.  That’s a no brainer. Yet, there are many people in the world today left struggling with constant communication barriers. One of the [...]

Tips for Working with an Interpreter

We recently reviewed why it is important to use a professional interpreter to ensure effective communication with Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) individuals, whether they’re your patient, [...]

Happy Holidays!

Vocalink Global extends warm holiday wishes from our family to yours!

Court Decision: No “Absolute Right” to Waive Interpreting

We spend a lot of time talking about the circumstances under which organizations must provide interpreting services to their customers, patients, employees, and/or the public. But what about the [...]

New ACA Non-Discrimination Rules

July 18th is coming! Are you ready? On July 18, 2016, the long-awaited final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA): Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities [...]

Newsflash: Second Class Community Interpreter Training

On April 19th, Vocalink starts another The Community Interpreter training (TCI) in Cincinnati. Led by our certified trainer, Fern Leland. TCI is the most exciting, comprehensive foundation [...]