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A language access timeline for interpreting on the West Coast
Interpreting is a professional field. What was once done by whoever was bilingual now has an established certification process. There are less and less reasons to work with unvetted providers. This timeline tells the story [...]
Volunteering in professional associations
I am running for office in NAJIT, the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators. The elections page has the details. Why? I believe in professional associations. They are our point of reference, where stakeholders [...]
We are in this together: Gaucha COVID-19 discounts
As a partner in language access, Gaucha Translations has seen how the community is stretched in all directions. The lack of parking fees are stretching budgets for cities, the lack of ability to provide routine [...]
Steps for language proficiency testing
Why would an interpreter or translator take language proficiency testing? Though these are not exactly translation tests, we can't interpret or translate what we do not understand or what we can't express accurately. These tests [...]
Making my own PPE masks
The CDC updated its guidance and has recommended that people make DIY cloth face coverings. This is the CDC guidance for cloth face coverings. These are the CDC instructions for making a simple face covering. [...]
Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) supplies
150 face masks 100 face shields Face masks, gloves, sanitizer, in bulk Face masks, gloves, sanitizer, in small amounts Personal protection equipment (PPE) for staying healthy through COVID-19 distancing. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) gave [...]