Effective communication is critical in the legal industry, especially when serving culturally and linguistically diverse populations. As of 2013, more than 20 percent (61.8 million) of individuals living in the United States spoke a language other than English in their home. With a growing number of limited English proficient (LEP) individuals nationwide, legal language services are a
Why are translation language services crucial to organizations? Success in a global world means that organizations must have the ability to communicate effectively with non-English speakers in their native language. In order to effectively communicate in writing with multicultural consumers, you may require language translation services to provide your customers with vital written information in the languages they
There is a common need for translation services for families who have immigrated in the United States. While there are many reasons families may need translation services for family documents, there are a few very common instances where certified document translation may be necessary. 5 Common Situations Requiring Document Translation for Families: U.S. Citizenship
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Interpreters and translators have again topped best career lists of 2018, and jobs are projected to continue growing at a much higher rate than other careers. The global language services industry market size reached over 43 billion U.S. dollars in 2017, and is forecasted to rise to almost 47.5 billion by 2021. In this post, we’ll look
How do language support and education translation services impact the quality of education? Every child deserves equal access to education, including children with limited proficiency in English. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ensures that students who are learning English have equal opportunity to progress academically. In 2015, more than 4.8 million
Language Diversity in Texas – Texas is well-known for its cultural and linguistic diversity. While more than 164 different languages are represented in Texas, it also accounts for the 2nd highest population of limited-English speakers in the country (3.6 million, 14% of the total U.S. LEP population). We have explored language diversity in the United
The importance of language support in the United States has skyrocketed to an all-time time high, and organizations have recognized the necessity of providing a means of communication for Limited-English and non-English speaking populations. For many organizations, this means having a dedicated language support provider to eliminate language barriers. “The art of communication is
2018 will see a few new laws go into effect for beneficiaries aimed at providing higher quality language access for the Limited-English Proficient. For insurance companies offering plans for employees, it’s important to understand the new ERISA Translation Requirements for Compliance. What is ERISA? The Department of Labor amended ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security
Why is language access so important to the healthcare open enrollment period? Starting November 1st, 2017, millions of Americans will apply for health insurance through healthcare marketplaces. Navigating healthcare jargon to find the right health insurance coverage can be confusing for many people. In fact, according to a survey by American Institute of CPAs, 51%
Language Translation Miami Spotlight – Miami is well-known for its large Cuban population and due to the large immigration population from various Spanish speaking regions, Spanish is spoken by nearly 60% of the population. Although Spanish remains a dominant language spoken in Miami homes, there are more than 128 languages spoken in South Florida. As
