Today, April 1, 2020, I, Helen Eby, participated in a call with the Oregon Health Authority and community members regarding the current public health situation in Oregon. OHA shared some documents with members of the public for distribution. OHP and the novel coronavirus OHP y el nuevo coronavirus They invited people to support public health [...]
I believe in print media. Every year I update my collection of books about translation, interpreting, language, and my general literature collection. All the writers I know about are inspired in their reading, and so am I. Therefore, I collect all sorts of books. Since my inventory is useful for insurance and accounting purposes, I [...]
I support this bill, since it improves the provision of language access for the Limited English Proficient population of the State of Oregon. A professional workforce is essential for providing quality services. Other medical services all require accreditation to perform their work. Nurses, doctors, psychologists are required to be licensed or accredited to perform their [...]
Principios de redacción Spanish is spoken in the United States, and this e-book is my contribution to Spanish writing in the US. As I looked for resources that spoke clearly about Spanish writing and addressed the needs of my clients, my colleagues and my students, I found many elements of useful material, but not a [...]
I, Helen Eby, am an independent contractor. I have an assumed business name and a website. What does that mean? I do all my own work. With peer review for accuracy. In my invoices, the money designated for services provided by my partner in the review/translation team goes straight to my colleague as soon as [...]
A new group in Oregon: Oregon Interpreters in Action (OIA) email : [email protected] In Oregon, medical interpreters have shown the Legislature that their working conditions necessitate having a way to discuss working conditions. Oregon Interpreters in Action the group of independent contractors who are medical interpreters have those discussions. Check their meeting schedule and get [...]
Updated December 27, 2019 Check it out. We have CE credits for the 2020 translation course! The Oregon Courts granted 10 hours of Language Specific CE credits. In Washington State, both the Courts and WA DSHS granted 44 hours. Keep an eye on this page for CE credits and course overview! Who usually attends our trainings? [...]
What does a translator need to know? “Translators work with the written word, converting text from a source language into a target language. This is far more than replacing one word with another. The translator must also convey the style, tone and intent of the text, while taking into account differences of culture and dialect.” [...]
The following are examples of texts that clients often need to be translated: Manuals. Forms, service change notices, application materials. Medical, court, or other legal documents. Flyers, posters, signs, brochures. Marketing materials, advertising campaigns. However, this course leads to certification. Therefore, we need to prepare for something that will prepare participants to translate any and [...]
This is an overview of things I care about. It covers government contracting, life, employment status, and how to prepare to have a professional profile. All of this is connected... Happy reading! Employment classification In California and New Jersey there is a lot of discussion about employment classification and its ramifications. This is a complex [...]
