With the Olympics upon us, we cannot help but see the world in a different light. Maybe for the whole 16 days. Possibly forever. But at least for a moment. A unity illuminated by a disparateness among countries and cultures is practically thrown in our faces, inspiring endless examinations and questions. And here at Trusted [...]
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Olympics: The Language Arena
Tuesday, July 31st, 2012Translators vs Interpreters: The Supreme Court Rules
Monday, July 16th, 2012In my last blog, we examined interpreting in hospitals performed by professional and amateur translators. Afterall, that is what the newspaper article called them, and I followed suit. However, there is something politically incorrect with that label, a distinction now recognized by our highest court. In May, this fine line was drawn in the books… [...]
What Do You Know About Sign Language and the Deaf Community?
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012Until recently, it seems like The Miracle Worker (the story of Helen Keller), was about the first and last I came across the issue of deafness; though impressionable, this fleeting fourth grade reading requirement blurred in my memory shortly thereafter. And the reality is, I think most everyone can relate. So when I began working [...]
