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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.

Language Services

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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Community/Culture

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

These Are the Questions Your Staff Have about Language Access

The complex subject of language access can raise a lot of questions from your staff. Find out how to answer some common questions with confidence.

Community/Culture

We The People – Rosa’s Story

K'iche' interpreter Rosa describes the story of her birth, highlighting the importance of language services as a basic human right.

Community/Culture

We The People – Helen’s Story

Born in a country that no longer exists, Helen's story is about immigrating to the U.S. and the importance of life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness.

Language Services

Why Call Centers Are Getting Serious About Language Access in 2018

You've been there: A customer rings into your call center and doesn't speak English. You don't speak their language. Frustrations abound. So what's the answer?

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

3 Reasons Why Providers Need to Embrace Remote Interpreting in Healthcare

Telehealth is hot, hot, hot, so these 3 reasons to ensure remote interpretation is incorporated into your practices shouldn't surprise you.

Language Access/Advocacy

Interpreters Help People Speak Up and Claim Their Rights

Access to language services is a human right. Find out how interpreters are helping to give a voice to those seeking to establish a right to services others take for granted.

Community/Culture

In Your Own Words: Yoshie M.

Yoshie talks about her experience working as an interpreter and a language teacher When did you first start interpreting and how did you become interested

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

The Importance of Language Access to Telehealth Utilization

When telehealth (or telemedicine) utilization spreads from coast to coast, you need to be ready with your language access program plan in hand. Here's why.

Community/Culture

Granting Wishes in Any Language

Heather Joseph, manager of volunteer resources at Make-A-Wish Metro NY and Western NY, talks with CLI about working with kids who speak all sorts of languages.

Healthcare/Medical Interpreting

Speaking of Your Health: Communication and The Affordable Care Act

How Language Access Amplifies the Efficacy of Other ACA Related Programs Whatever happens with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s time for us to take

Interpreters

A Self-Assessment Is the Key to Being a Better Interpreter

Contrary to popular belief, it takes more than being bilingual to effectively bridge a language gap between two people. Interpreters must also be good listeners,

Language Services

What’s The Difference Between an Interpreter and a Translator?

Interpreters and translators are not synonymous. Learn the key differences, and we promise you'll be a hit at parties.

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Featured Insights

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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These Are the Questions Your Staff Have about Language Access

We The People – Rosa’s Story

We The People – Helen’s Story

Why Call Centers Are Getting Serious About Language Access in 2018

3 Reasons Why Providers Need to Embrace Remote Interpreting in Healthcare

Interpreters Help People Speak Up and Claim Their Rights

In Your Own Words: Yoshie M.

The Importance of Language Access to Telehealth Utilization

Granting Wishes in Any Language

Speaking of Your Health: Communication and The Affordable Care Act

A Self-Assessment Is the Key to Being a Better Interpreter

What’s The Difference Between an Interpreter and a Translator?