As the U.S. healthcare system serves an increasingly diverse, multilingual population, the demand for qualified medical interpreters has never been higher. SHREWSBURY ...

A report from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf states that of the more than 10,000 sign-language interpreters that are registered nationally, a mere 13 percent identify as persons of color.

The Sign language Interpreter training for 6 hearing teachers of Dong Nai University, Viet Nam was held for 2 weeks from August 1st to 15th. This activity was supported by P-CEN project and was ...

Whether starting a new business, looking for work or just getting around town, it can be hard to make one’s way in a community where the principal language is not one’s own. The La Plata Food Equity ...

Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. In a world where communication is key, language should never be a barrier to accessing quality healthcare. Unfortunately, for many non ...

Jenny Buechner sat on an examination table describing symptoms of dizziness, nausea and shoulder pain. Across from her was a student interpreter, wearing all black to make hand signs more visible and ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – University of New Mexico Hospital has rolled out a new Zuni interpreter program which is training people who speak the language how to communicate with patients. The ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us take for granted the ability to talk with our health care provider but for many of our neighbors there is a language barrier to receiving adequate care. A program ...