In this open letter from CLI’s CEO Kristin Quinlan, she reaffirms the company’s unwavering commitment to language access under the Trump Administration. Urging continued advocacy and engagement, Kristin offers ways to get involved with efforts to protect language access as a human right.
“LEP” is a staple term in government, the language industry, and, until recently, education. But it’s outdated, and people who speak a language other than English deserve something better.
Interpreting, perhaps especially ASL interpreting, is more than a job. It’s a lifestyle. And Pride is so personal for so many of us, it adds an extra layer of emotion and energy. How selfless of them to show up in the name of accessibility.
African-American Vernacular English is a dialect spoken by many Black Americans. Commonly known today as Black English, it has its own grammatical structure, usage, and pronunciation rules.
Black American Sign Language (BASL) is a vibrant language that has existed on the fringe for far too long. Now, Black Deaf youth are changing that. Read about the history of BASL along with an interview with ASL interpreter Rashana.
For the millions of U.S. voters with limited English proficiency, language barriers can present a big challenge. Multilingual materials and language access plans are key to making the election accessible for everyone.
In 2015, Indiana courts heard 14,000 cases requiring an interpreter. On-site wasn't always available, so the state adopted VRI. (See what other state did, too.)
