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Practice notes, professional standards and lessons from the field for working interpreters.
When assignments run over and you have another commitment, timing becomes critical. How to handle the situation with care and integrity, without compromising the next client.
Read post →Confirming prior interactions with a client can breach confidentiality even when no details are shared. Why neutrality and discretion start with the basics.
Read post →Interpreting agencies are often misunderstood as organizations that simply fill requests. In reality, placement is only one part of a much larger system…
Read post →This year revealed something powerful: interpreting is changing, and interpreters deserve agencies that change with it. ASL Interpreting Reimagined means…
Read post →As we pause to reflect this Thanksgiving, our hearts are full of gratitude for each and every one of you. Your dedication, professionalism, and compassion are…
Read post →Six years. That’s how long The SOS Agency has been growing, learning, and serving, and we couldn’t have done it without you. This milestone is truly a…
Read post →As interpreters, we have one of the most important jobs in the room: to provide full and accurate communication access. That means carrying not only the words,…
Read post →It all started in what was supposed to be a regular staff meeting. We were talking about how we approach assignments, how we are double checking our…
Read post →When people think of a scheduler, they often picture someone assigning names to slots. But if that’s all you see, you’ve missed the real magic. At The SOS…
Read post →Being an interpreter, whether you're working in education, healthcare, legal settings, or community assignments, is a deeply rewarding yet mentally and…
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