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Tag: Civil Rights

Making a Difference: Thank You to the ASL Interpreters and Happy Pride

A crowd holds up rainbow flags at an LGBT Pride festival. One flag that says Born This Way and is held higher than the rest.
Photo by Bruno Aguirre on Unsplash

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.

Published June 30, 2022
Categorized as Recent News Tagged ASL Interpreting, Civil Rights, Interpreters

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

Burned orange tiled floor with "#LeaveNoOneBehind" written in chalk.

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

Published May 12, 2022
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Health Equity, Healthcare, Language Services

The 2021 Language Access Wins that Had Us Jumping for Joy

Three men and one women are raising their hands in the air with excitement. They all have their mouths open like they're screaming "Yay!"
Source: Diva Plavalaguna on Pixels

2021 was a great year for language access. See the policies, laws, and innovations that cropped up.

Published March 2, 2022
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Language Access, Language Services

African-American Vernacular English Is a Legitimate Dialect. Period.

Three Black men talking outside by parked cars. All three are laughing.
Source: Jed Villejo on Unsplash

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.

Published February 24, 2022
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Language Education

Ignored No More: Voices Shine through Black American Sign Language

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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.

Published February 1, 2021
Categorized as Community, Recent News Tagged American Sign Language, Civil Rights, Interpreters

Election Support and Resources for Minority Language Voters

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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.

Published October 6, 2020
Categorized as Community, Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Language Education

Know the Laws for Using ASL Interpreters Over Video

Female VRI ASL interpreter holding headphones and facing a window

If you’re new to using an ASL interpreter over video, it’s a good idea to brush up on the applicable laws to make sure your deaf or hard-of-hearing patients are receiving the best care possible. (You can start here!)

Published September 9, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged ASL Interpreting, Civil Rights, Healthcare, Policy, Telehealth, Video Remote Interpreting

The Importance of Gender-Inclusive Language in Interpreting

Two non-binary people who use gender-neutral language walking down the street

As interpreters, it’s important to work toward using more gender-inclusive language. Certified Spanish interpreter Marisol Varela shares more.

Published December 30, 2019
Categorized as Community, Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Interpreters

New Section 1557 Revisions in the Works That Could Affect Language Access

Three Black women interpreters with natural hair sit at a conference table talking about language access, with computers and documents in front of them.
Source: Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash

Get a rundown of the proposed changes to Section 1557 of the ACA that may affect the way your organization approaches language access.

Published June 5, 2019
Categorized as Recent News Tagged 1557, Civil Rights

Lack of Translated Discharge Instructions from Hospital Sparks Lawsuit from Patient

A bronze statue of Lady Justice

Healthcare providers may find themselves in legal trouble for not providing required language services to patients. Find out why it pays to be compliant.

Published September 17, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Healthcare, Translation

Empowering Equality in The Workforce: Women Are At The Core of Our Business

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In 2010, women comprised 47% of the U.S. workforce, but at CLI, that percentage is much higher. View our employee stats now, because … who run the world?

Published July 25, 2017
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Women in Business

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.

Published June 15, 2017
Categorized as Recent News Tagged Civil Rights, Human Rights, Interpreters

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