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School is Back, Have You Secured Your Translation Services Yet?

iugroup — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:02:04 +0000

SAN DIEGO, August 23, 2024 — It’s been almost three months since we sent out an email and posted an article encouraging schools to get a head start on the new school year by learning about our language services for potential Non-English Speaking and Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing students. How is the new school year here already? Time flies, especially during summer vacation!

As the new school year begins, excitement fills the air. For many students, it’s a time of new friends, learning opportunities, and growth. But for some, like a new student at one of our team member’s San Diego schools, the start of school brings a different set of challenges. This particular student, newly arrived from Europe, speaks no English and currently has no interpreter set up by the school to help navigate daily communication.

Imagine being in their shoes, struggling to understand lessons, unable to communicate with teachers or peers, and feeling isolated and even scared and uncomfortable in a new environment. Without proper language support, students like this can quickly fall behind academically, socially, and emotionally. The importance of providing professional interpretation services cannot be overstated, it’s not just about understanding the words, it’s about ensuring every student feels included, supported, and able to thrive.

Is your school is facing similar challenges?

What will your school do when this scenario comes up?

Together, we can make a difference in the lives of your students.

At Interpreters Unlimited, we specialize in bridging these communication gaps. Our experienced interpreters are ready to assist, ensuring that every student, regardless of language, has access to the education they deserve. We understand the emotional impact of language barriers, and we’re here to help your school create an inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

As the new school year gets started, we are excited to support your institution in providing equitable education opportunities for all students. With over 50 years of experience in language services, we specialize in foreign language interpretation in over 200 languages, American Sign Language (ASL), and document translation, ensuring that language is never a barrier to learning.

Why Choose Interpreters Unlimited

Comprehensive Language Solutions: We offer interpretation services in over 200 languages and dialects, including ASL. Whether you need in-person, video, or over the phone interpretation, we have the expertise to meet your needs.

Education-Focused Expertise: Our interpreters are trained to support educational settings, ensuring accurate communication between educators, students, and parents. We understand the nuances of educational terminology and provide culturally sensitive translations.

Flexible Service Options: From on-demand services to long-term contracts, we tailor our solutions to fit your school’s unique requirements. Our innovative client web portal and Auto Scheduling feature make managing language services efficient and cost-effective.

How We Can Support Your School

New Student Enrollment: Ensure smooth transitions for non-English-speaking students with our onboarding interpretation services.

Parent-Teacher Conferences & Communication: Facilitate meaningful discussions between educators and families with our interpreter support, promoting parental involvement. Translate important school documents, notices, and newsletters into multiple languages, so all parents are informed and involved in their child’s education.

Classroom Instruction Support: Provide real-time interpretation for classroom lessons, ensuring that students who are non-English-speaking or Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing can fully participate and engage with the curriculum.

After-School Programs & Extracurricular Activities: Facilitate student participation in after-school programs and extracurricular activities by providing interpretation and translation services, ensuring inclusivity beyond the classroom.

IEP, 504 Plan and Other Meetings: Ensure clear communication during Individualized Education Program (IEP), 504 Plan meetings and all other meetings, helping to meet the specific needs of students with disabilities through accurate interpretation and translation.

Emergency and Safety Communication: Translate emergency procedures, safety protocols, and crisis communications to ensure all students and families understand important information, regardless of language barriers.

The Impact of Language Services

Effective communication is crucial for student success and inclusive learning environments. By partnering with Interpreters Unlimited, you empower your school community to overcome language barriers and promote diversity and inclusion.

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Contact us to learn how we can enhance your school’s language support strategy for the 2024-2025 school year. Let’s ensure every student receives the education experience they deserve, regardless of their linguistic background.

We look forward to supporting your school’s mission of excellence in education.

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About Interpreters Unlimited, Inc.

The IU Group of companies include: Interpreters Unlimited, Accessible Communication for the Deaf, Albors & Alnet, Arkansas Spanish Interpreters and Translators, and IU GlobeLink, LLC, and are headquartered in San Diego, California as a minority-owned company. IU Group is committed to providing equal opportunity in the work environment with its diverse team to aid in supplying linguistic and cultural interpretation services to clients. A combined 70 years in the industry has demonstrated a surplus of leadership and best practices, which has helped establish its respected role in the language services community. Its services include spoken translation, document translation and non-emergency medical transportation.

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Interpreters Unlimited Recognizes Olympics Translation

iugroup — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:23:23 +0000

SAN DIEGO, August 5, 2024 — As the world has come together for the 2024 Olympics, a global celebration of athleticism and unity, it’s important to recognize the significant role that language and diversity play in fostering an inclusive and harmonious event. The Olympics remains a true representation of global solidarity and mutual respect, with interpretation and translation being an essential part of the games, a glue bringing everyone together.

This year in Paris, France, athletes from over 200 nations have come together to compete at the highest level. This convergence of diverse cultures and languages requires careful planning and the integration of language services to facilitate smooth communication and enhance the overall experience for everyone involved. From athletes and coaches to journalists and spectators, effective communication is vital.

Language is more than just a means of communication, it is a bridge that connects people from different backgrounds and cultures. Language services are instrumental in the Olympics, facilitating interactions between participants from different countries, promoting cultural exchange and mutual understanding. This fosters a sense of unity and respect among diverse groups. Effective communication between athletes, coaches, referees etc. is crucial for performance and a seamless experience. Multilingual interpreters ensure that instructions, strategies, and feedback are accurately conveyed, breaking down those language barriers.

The Olympics are a tremendous spectacle, a melting pot of cultures, attracting media coverage from across the globe. Translators and interpreters work tirelessly to provide real-time translations for press conferences, interviews, and official announcements, ensuring that information is accessible to international audiences. Additionally, with millions of spectators from around the world, multilingual support enhances the overall experience. From ticketing and event schedules to emergency information, language services ensure that all attendees feel welcomed and informed.

At Interpreters Unlimited, we are dedicated to promoting inclusivity and breaking down language barriers. Our team of highly skilled interpreters and translators are proficient in over 200 languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). We provide on-demand and scheduled services, in person, via video or over the phone, to meet the diverse needs of our clients, ensuring that language is never a barrier to participation or enjoyment. Whether it is a major sporting event, a routine doctor visit, a court appearance, day to day interpretation for schools, we cover it all!

Diversity is the heart of the Olympic spirit. It is what makes the event unique and inspiring. Celebrating diversity means recognizing and valuing the contributions of individuals from all walks of life. It is not only important to recognize the athletes, coaches and those who are at the forefront of the games, but also the interpreters and translators who play such an important role. Language services play a crucial role in this celebration by ensuring that everyone, regardless of their linguistic background, can be a part of the Olympic experience.

As the world enjoys the 2024 Olympics, Interpreters Unlimited is committed to supporting this global event by shining a light on the interpreters and translators who largely go unseen and uncredited. We believe that effective communication is the key to unlocking the full potential of diversity and inclusion at the Olympics and beyond. Being a leader in foreign language interpretation and document translation, IU is committed to continue to provide the highest level of language services, and to promote diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all.

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Diving into Language Barriers at the 2016 Olympic Games

iugroup — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 16:30:59 +0000

In just a short while, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is expected to be a cultural “melting pot” when approximately 500,000 visitors from 200 countries will gather for the 2016 Olympic Games. This year, French is the official language of the Rio games as homage to the victims of the Paris terror attacks. With 99 percent of the population in Brazil are Portuguese speakers, and thousands of international guests, it presents a communication challenge to the Rio Olympic Committee.

Hurdling the Language Barrier

The impoverished socioeconomic status of many Brazilians limits the opportunity to learn and study other languages, as only the wealthy classes have traditionally had access to this kind of education. One way the Committee is addressing these challenges is by offering free English courses to Rio taxi drivers. Learning simple conversational phrases make it easier for tourists and drivers to communicate, and will hopefully contribute to a rise in prosperity for those in the Brazilian service industry during this international event. The classes were online and spanned about four months.

In addition, 8,000 volunteer translators were recruited for the games. The process began in 2014 to recruit qualified linguists to be the “voice of the games.” Interpreters and translators will deliver services in more than 30 languages, some of which include English, Portuguese, French, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Hungarian, Arabic, Farsi, Thai, Romanian, Amharic, Swahili, Belarusian, Slovak, Turkish, Indonesian (Bahasa), Croatian, Czech, Lithuanian, Polish, Serbian, Urdu, Greek, Finnish and Filipino.

The Olympic interpreters will provide consecutive and simultaneous language services to the 10,000+ athletes in attendance. Other duties include interpreting for guest services, medical purposes, transportation, press conferences, event announcements and more. Interpreters are provided with uniforms, meals, transportation, and a certificate of participation from the Rio Olympic committee.

The Rio Summer Olympic Games begin August 5 and will conclude August 21. Forty-two sports will be featured and for the first time in 112 years, golf is making an appearance. This year’s Olympiad is hosted for first time in South America and will feature 306 tournaments, 136 medals for women, 161 medals for men and nine mixed medals.

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