Tag: Translation

  • California Working to Bring Interpreters to Civil Courtrooms

    By Megan Burks California state courts have long provided interpreters to people who are accused of a crime. But when it comes to civil cases where things like custody or restraining orders are decided, the need is not met. The state is pushing forward this month with a plan to change that. Last year the legislature…

  • Health Providers Speaking a Common Language on Interpretation

    The children of East African refugees in City Heights watch their mothers present on the need for better medical interpretation. Often, medical providers and patients call on English-speaking children to interpret at doctors appointments. | Photo Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks One of the problems with getting medical interpretation over the phone is that…

  • Fighting for Translation: ‘The Whole World Looks Dark Because I Don’t Understand’

    By Megan Burks A group of City Heights refugees are sharing their experiences trying to navigate U.S. health care without consistent and effective translation. They’re asking their neighbors to sign a petition to get insurance companies to cover face-to-face translations. They say current phone lines set up to provide translations aren’t enough. Often, patients who…