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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guide

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires public and private services and employers to be accessible to all people, regardless of disability.

How to Choose the Right Interpreting Service for Your Medical Practice

By |June 21st, 2024|Categories: Interpretation|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

How to Choose the Right Interpreting Service for Your Medical Practice In the medical field, clear and accurate communication is critical. For practices that need to communicate with Deaf patients, choosing the right interpreting service can significantly impact patient care and satisfaction. At Frederick Interpreting, we offer a range of

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Why Businesses Should Comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

By |April 24th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment, transportation, and access to public places. The ADA's regulations are designed to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to goods, services, and opportunities,

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Regulations Guide

By |April 24th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Here is a full guide on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), covering everything from its history to its key provisions, enforcement, and resources. Check this link for QAs on ADA. Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1990. Its purpose is

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History of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

By |April 24th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark piece of legislation that was enacted on July 26, 1990, to ensure the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. The ADA has had a profound impact on American society, changing the way that people with disabilities are treated and providing them

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Difference Between Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI)

By |April 20th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

As globalization continues to increase and the world becomes more interconnected, the need for professional language interpretation services has also grown. With the advent of new communication technologies, interpretation services have evolved from traditional face-to-face interactions to remote options such as Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting

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Why Medical Offices Should Use Video Remote and Over-the-Phone Interpreting Services

By |April 14th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

In the medical field, effective communication between healthcare providers and patients is crucial to providing quality care. However, with patients from diverse linguistic backgrounds, language barriers can pose a significant challenge. To overcome these barriers, medical offices should consider using video remote and over-the-phone interpreting services. Here are the reasons

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Submitting Your Translated Document to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

By |April 14th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Submitting a translated document to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is an important step in the immigration process for many individuals. However, it is essential to follow specific guidelines to ensure that USCIS accepts your translated document. Here are the steps to follow when submitting a translated

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Benefits of Utilizing a Professional Document Translation Company

By |April 14th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized|

Utilizing a professional document translation company can offer numerous benefits for individuals and businesses alike. In today's globalized world, the need for accurate and efficient communication across languages has become more crucial than ever before. Here are just a few of the many advantages of utilizing a professional document translation

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History of Sign Language Interpreting

By |February 3rd, 2023|Categories: Interpretation, Misc.|

The origins of sign language interpreting can be traced back to the 18th century, when the first schools for the deaf were established in Europe. One of the first known deaf schools was established in Paris in 1755 by Charles-Michel de l'Epee, who developed a system of communication based on

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Tips on Working With an American Sign Language Interpreter

By |December 26th, 2022|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation|

Working with a sign language interpreter can be a rewarding and enriching experience for both parties. However, it's important to remember that the interpreter is there to facilitate communication between you and a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual, and not to act as a translator or intermediary. Here are some tips

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What is an American Sign Language Interpreter

By |September 30th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|

What is an American Sign Language Interpreter An American Sign Language interpreter is a person who facilitates communication between American Sign Language (ASL) users and English-speaking individuals. The audience of ASL users primarily consists of Deaf and Hard of Hearing people.  Fun fact: there is an estimated total of 500,000

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How to Become a Sign Language Interpreter

By |August 2nd, 2021|Categories: Interpretation|

How to Become a Sign Language Interpreter Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that every country has its own sign language with different requirements and processes to become a sign language interpreter. This article will focus on the United States and American Sign Language interpreters.  If you have read our

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How long Does It Take to Become a Sign Language Interpreter

By |July 3rd, 2021|Categories: Interpretation|

How long Does It Take to Become a Sign Language Interpreter The duration of training and learning required to become an American Sign Language interpreter includes numerous different factors. This is common with the vast majority of other professions - if you were to ask how long it would take

Document Translation Cost Calculator

By |May 3rd, 2021|Categories: Document Translation, Uncategorized|Tags: , |

Document Translation Cost Calculator Source: FIA Interpreting Document Translation Cost Calculator Do you need to have a document or multiple documents translated from a source language to a target language and you need to know the estimated total cost? We at FIA Interpreting have built a cost estimator for

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What is American Sign Language?

By |April 27th, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

What is American Sign Language? American Sign Language (ASL) is a full-fledged, thoroughly comprehensive, in-depth, and natural language. ASL (American Sign Language) is a method of communicating thoughts and ideas through hand motions, gestures, and facial expressions, rather than oral sound. For American Sign Language users, linguistic information is processed

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Hospital Video Remote Interpreting

By |April 17th, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|

Hospital Video Remote Interpreting When it comes to creating an inclusive environment and staying in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, there is something that hospitals have in common. The vast majority of hospitals utilize American Sign Language interpreters through Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) system. Even though

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On-Site Interpreting vs. Video Remote Interpreting vs. Virtual Interpreting

By |April 9th, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

On-Site Interpreting vs. Video Remote Interpreting vs. Virtual Interpreting If you are looking to learn more about the methods of interpreting to accommodate your Deaf patients, customers, or employees, you have come to the right place. For the sake of simplicity and clarity, we will focus on the medical industry

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Avoid Medical Malpractice by Using American Sign Language Interpreters

By |April 3rd, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized|

Avoid Medical Malpractice by Using American Sign Language Interpreters As cliche as it gets, try to imagine and truly put yourself in the shoes of someone who does not understand spoken English. You have not been feeling well and you are concerned about your own well-being. You walk into a

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Difference Between Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Virtual Interpreting

By |March 30th, 2021|Categories: Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|

Difference Between Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Virtual Interpreting As our society continues to evolve, we have been witnessing an increasing number of interpretation methods. Firstly, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) was invented primarily because of the advancement of our technology. It is a transformational technology that allows people using different

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How Using Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) Services Will Benefit Your Business

By |March 23rd, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|Tags: , , , , , |

This very specific question, “How can I grow my business?” gets asked by countless business owners. There is no single correct answer as it depends on many factors and every business is different. However, for the medical industry and numerous types of business, utilizing Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is one

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Using Interpreters During Pandemic

By |March 16th, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|

It has officially been more than a year since the pandemic shook our world. It can hardly be argued that so many aspects of life have been changed. We are also seeing many businesses adapting their practices to align with the new reality. While it is true that an enormous

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Guide to Using Sign Language Interpreters for Businesses

By |March 1st, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|

If you are the owner or manager of a Title II or III entity, the fact that you are legally obligated to accommodate all of your disabled patients, customers, and clients may seem overwhelming and possibly haunting. However, fret not, you have come to the right place. This is a

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Why Every Medical Office Should Utilize Interpreters

By |February 25th, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|Tags: |

Why Every Medical Office Should Utilize Interpreters Firstly, it is unconditionally vital for every medical office to be thoroughly educated on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws, which were enacted and passed in 1990. As a medical office, you are considered as a Title III entity, and you are

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Using Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in 2021

By |February 23rd, 2021|Categories: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Interpretation, Uncategorized, VRI/Virtual|Tags: |

Using Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in 2021 While our technology continues to evolve and advance at an unprecedented pace, we must be reminded that our country has also been becoming increasingly more diverse at a rapid pace. A medical office is much more likely to have a patient that does

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