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06/09/2026

Literary translations are investments in cultural infrastructure, a public good that can be applied to all publishing markets, no matter the language territory.

Literary translations are investments in cultural infrastructure, a public good that can be applied to all publishing markets, no matter the language territory…

05/09/2026

When I was younger, I learned a phrase before I understood what it meant. “Food bank.” I remember typing those words into Google Translate so I could explain them to my family in Vietnamese.

Vivian Ho shares about her experience navigating language barriers and access to resources. When I was younger, I learned a phrase before I understood what it meant. “Food bank.” I remember typing those words into Google Translate so I could explain them to my family in Vietnamese. At eight year...

04/09/2026

Two interpreters.

The same level of experience.

The same professionalism.

The same commitment.

One speaks Spanish.

The other speaks Soninkeh.

Historically, one had a straightforward route to professional qualification.

The other often didn't.

That was never about talent.

It was about access.

We think that's something worth changing.

04/09/2026

To download the book, please see https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edit/10.4324/9781003586647/interpreters-health-wellbeing-amalia-amato-gabriele-mack

04/09/2026

That order revoked one from 2000 requiring agencies to assure that there is no “disparate impact” in their services on those not proficient in English but did not require agencies to stop their language-access activities.

The IRS eliminated some bilingual services in response to a March 2025 executive order designating English as the official language of the United States

03/09/2026

The gathering brought together Elders, educators, cultural advocates, and community leaders under the theme “Our Language.

The gathering, held on April 17, 2026, at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, featured a sponsored banner by Wintranslation.

02/09/2026

The bill for court interpreters has smashed through £28million for the first time – with the surging cost of languages spoken by small boat migrants helping drive the rise.

But some of the sharpest rises have been for languages spoken by the nationalities who make up the majority of asylum seekers arriving in Britain on small boats

01/09/2026

The Association of Language Companies in Africa (ALCA) will hold its third Annual Conference at AH Hotel & Conference in East Legon, Accra, on 27 and 28 August 2026.

This year's theme, Turning Change Into Growth in the Age of Automation, puts the practical effects of AI at the center of the discussion.

31/08/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about interpreting is that it's simply about speaking two languages.

It isn't.

Professional interpreting is about remaining impartial.

It's about accuracy.

Ethics.

Confidentiality.

Cultural awareness.

Knowing when to intervene.

Knowing when not to.

That's why professional training and qualifications matter.

They don't teach someone to speak another language.

They develop the professional judgement needed when communication really matters.

31/08/2026

WHERE TECHNOLOGY MEETS HUMAN EXPERTISE
The DVTA Summit 2026 brings together professionals from across the language access community to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming translation, interpreting, education, healthcare, legal services, business, and community communication.

LANGUAGE WITHOUT LIMITS Join language professionals, industry leaders, educators, and emerging talent for a full day of learning, connection, and forward-thinking conversations about artificial intelligence and the essential role of human expertise in language access. Saturday, September 12, 2026 |....