About InterpretAmerica

Our Mission is to provide a national forum
for the interpreting profession.


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Many individuals, organizations and companies share InterpretAmerica’s goal to elevate the interpreting profession across all sectors. InterpretAmerica thanks the following industry stakeholders for their support of our mission as founding sponsors of the North American Summit on Interpreting.

FOUNDING SPONSORS

Monterey Institute of International Studies

The Monterey Institute of International Studies prepares students for global careers in the private, public, nonprofit and educational sectors, offering fully accredited degree programs in translation and interpretation, language teaching, international policy studies, and international business. A private graduate institution located in Monterey, California and affiliated with Middlebury College, the Institute attracts approximately 800 students annually from more than 50 countries. For more information about the Monterey Institute, visit www.miis.edu.


Williams Sound

Williams Sound is a global designer and manufacturer of wireless listening technology, meeting personal and professional listening needs worldwide for more than 30 years. Whether using wireless multi-channel FM and secure infrared technology, Williams Sound has the stationary or portable listening solutions to help you successfully accommodate individuals for hearing assistance, language interpretation and private listening services in both small- and large-group settings. Our systems meet ADA requirements for hearing assistance in public facilities, and are ideal for use in an array of venues, including: Federal/State courtrooms, military installations, embassies, airports, conferences, houses of worship and educational facilities. Williams Sound commercial product offerings include the Personal PA® FM Listening Systems, Portable Hearing Assistance Tour Guide Systems,SoundPlus Infrared Systems and Hearing Helper FM Listening Systems. Products for consumers include the Pocketalker Personal Amplifier,SoundPlus TV Infrared System, Teletalkerô Amplified Telephone and Motivaô Personal FM. For more information about Williams Sound and our suite of products, please visit www.williamssound.com.


(Please see the Summit archive section for additional sponsors.)

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  • Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

    Translation and Interpreting: SeparateProfessions or One and the Same?

    InterpretAmerica Co-Presidents Katharine Allen and Barry S. Olsen are guest bloggers for the NAJIT blog this week. They address recent developments impacting whether or not interpreting and translation will be considered separate professions or a single trade, including a pending Supreme Court decision related to this question. 

    Don't miss this important post at http://najit.org/blog/!


    Then check out the new links added to our Publications page for related case documents. www.interpretamerica.net/publications
  • Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:12:00 +0000
    "Interpreting: Full Speed Ahead" Now Available for Download
    Now available free of charge: Interpreting: Full Speed Ahead by Marjory Bancroft. This ground-breaking report chronicles the results of the 5 professional identity workgroups held at the 2nd North American Summit on Interpreting in June, 2011. Interpreting leaders from across North America rolled up their sleeves and began the hard work of addressing key issues cohesively and collaboratively across sectors. The resulting discussion produced surprising unanimity, passion and urgency, with clear vision for the following issues: Professional Associations, Certification and Credentialing Education and Training, Legal and Advocacy Concerns, and Technology.