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Meet MERFi: Mobile, Easy, Reliable, Fast Interpreting

Video remote interpreter for ASL on MERFi

Meet MERFi: Mobile, Easy, Reliable, Fast Interpreting. A new VRI platform that puts language access first.

Unlocking Communication: 7 FAQs about Teletypewriter (TTY) Devices and How They Work

Learn the answers to FAQs about what a TTY (teletypewriter) device is, how it works, who pays for it, and more.

3 Ways Banks Can Reduce Language Barriers for LEP Customers

The limited English proficient (LEP) community needs language access in banking. How do you reduce barriers to attract and serve your LEP community? Here are some ideas you can implement quickly. Make it easy to bank with you by making a connection The simple fact is this: 20% of people in the U.S. speak a… Continue reading 3 Ways Banks Can Reduce Language Barriers for LEP Customers

What Is Remote Interpretation?

Remote interpretation services, like OPI and VRI, are used by thousands of people every day to make communications between people who speak different languages easy.

How CLI Is Preparing for HB 2359 Interpreter Requirements

CLI is keeping close track of Oregon HB 2359. We want to make sure our state’s most vulnerable residents can quickly access healthcare interpreters. Here’s how we’re addressing the requirements for remote interpreter under HB 2359.

The Hidden Costs of Low-Cost Interpreting Services

Choosing the lowest-priced provider for interpreting services can lead to hidden costs, lower quality, and potential liabilities. Here’s how — and how to protect yourself.

What Are the Vital Medical Documents Your Organization Needs to Translate? Find Out

It can be tricky to figure out what vital medical documents you’re supposed to translate and in which languages. In this post, we break down what a vital document is, how to determine which of your documents are vital and which aren’t, and how to identify what languages you need to translate vital documents into.

The 2021 Language Access Wins that Had Us Jumping for Joy

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

This Land Was Made For You And Me…But Is It Accessible?

Everyone has a right to explore all the beauty the U.S. has to offer. And these organizations agree.

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.

The Language Access Materials You Need to Know About

You worked hard to ensure your organization has interpreting services. The problem? No one is using them. The solution? Language access materials.

4 Things We Learned from CCHI’s First-Ever Summit

Language industry heavyweights gathered to discuss trends in healthcare interpreting at CCHI’s first-ever National Healthcare Interpreter Certification Summit.

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