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CLI Launches Proprietary Video Interpreting Platform

MERFi will provide clients with seamless interpretation services with access to 230+ spoken languages plus American Sign Language and 24/7 support.

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How to Access Translation and Interpretation Services from CLI

Whether your business needs document translation services for legal documents or you’re seeking ongoing language support, it’s important to know how and where you can access these services.

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Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8

Eight indigenous languages of Latin America — including Akateko, K’iche’, Mam, and Navajo — are spoken by millions yet often overlooked. This article explores their rich histories and why access to interpreters is so vital for indigenous speakers living in the U.S.

Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8

CLI’s Commitment to Language Access Remains Unwavering: An Open Letter from CEO Kristin Quinlan

How Seattle Children’s Hospital Improved Language Access: Key Interventions and Actionable Takeaways

The 2025 Outlook on Language Access under Section 1557

For Interpreting in Healthcare, the Future Is Here: And It’s Insourcing [Part 3]

In-person interpreting is still a critical service during the pandemic, but with in-person care volume down and virtual care volume up, language access managers will need to find a different way to use their skills.

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

While Telehealth Got a Slow Start, There Is No Stopping It Now

Before the coronavirus pandemic, telehealth adoption was slow. Now, it's highly unlikely anyone will be able to put that genie back in the bottle.

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Humans of CLI: Corissa Wagner

In our second post featuring CLI employees, meet Corissa. She's a spunky dog lover who's been bitten by the travel bug. Sing along to some of her favorite road trip tunes.

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

Telemedicine Is Here to Stay, and Interpreting Needs to Be Part of the Conversation [Part 2]

It's likely telemedicine will stick around after the pandemic, which means healthcare organizations will need to involve stakeholders of diverse backgrounds to determine a permanent telemedicine strategy. This needs to include language access professionals.

Interpreters

Interpreters Can Help Patients Access Important Vaccine Education

Medical interpreters can help providers deliver comprehensive education about vaccines, which will be especially helpful once one is developed for the coronavirus.

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Humans of CLI: Elizabeth Garvin

Welcome to our new series, Humans of CLI. Each month we'll interview a different employee. First up: Elizabeth, director of HR. (aka lover of llamas)

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

The Final Rule: What You Need to Know about Language Access and Section 1557

A final rule has been issued regarding Section 1557 of ACA. See how these new changes affect language access.

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

Coronavirus and Language Access: Preparing for the Journey Ahead [Part 1]

The one thing we can count on: coronavirus isn't going away anytime soon. So how do we navigate this "new normal" both now and afterward? This is the first post in our series exploring how language access professionals can prepare for the future of coronavirus.

Language Services

7 Tips to Help You Confidently Work with a Remote Interpreter

Pick up some extra skills by learning how to confidently work with a remote interpreter.

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

Frontline Medical Interpreters Share Their Stories in the Age of COVID-19

We're joining in on #FrontlineFriday and sharing the stories and experiences of our interpreters who work on the frontline.

Language Services

Get the Scoop on the Newest Additions to CLI’s Language List

We've added two new languages to our language list: Yapese and Q’eqchi’. Learn more about these two rare languages, including where their spoken and how many speakers are left in the world.

Interpreters

How to Prepare for a Remote Interpreting Session (Like an Expert)

If you're an on-site interpreter looking to make the move to remote interpreting, check out these tips!

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CLI Launches Proprietary Video Interpreting Platform

How to Access Translation and Interpretation Services from CLI

Featured Insights

Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8

Over 500 Indigenous Languages Are Spoken in Latin America. Let’s Look at These 8

CLI’s Commitment to Language Access Remains Unwavering: An Open Letter from CEO Kristin Quinlan

How Seattle Children’s Hospital Improved Language Access: Key Interventions and Actionable Takeaways

The 2025 Outlook on Language Access under Section 1557

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For Interpreting in Healthcare, the Future Is Here: And It’s Insourcing [Part 3]

While Telehealth Got a Slow Start, There Is No Stopping It Now

Humans of CLI: Corissa Wagner

Telemedicine Is Here to Stay, and Interpreting Needs to Be Part of the Conversation [Part 2]

Interpreters Can Help Patients Access Important Vaccine Education

Humans of CLI: Elizabeth Garvin

The Final Rule: What You Need to Know about Language Access and Section 1557

Coronavirus and Language Access: Preparing for the Journey Ahead [Part 1]

7 Tips to Help You Confidently Work with a Remote Interpreter

Frontline Medical Interpreters Share Their Stories in the Age of COVID-19

Get the Scoop on the Newest Additions to CLI’s Language List

How to Prepare for a Remote Interpreting Session (Like an Expert)