The Importance of Professional Development for Interpreters
As interpreters, we know that our work requires both skill and practice. Whether you’ve been interpreting for six months or twenty years, there’s always room…
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Interpreters.
Practice notes, professional standards and lessons from the field for working interpreters.
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The SOS Agency: Past, Present, and Future
Every great business starts with a need, and The SOS Agency is no exception. Its journey began in Atlanta, sparked by a recurring demand from an out-of-state…
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Be the Team You'd Want!
As American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, we understand the importance of advocating for a team for certain assignments. Yet, we sometimes see and hear…
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Should ASL Interpreters Bill for Arriving Early?
As ASL interpreters, we often debate whether we should bill for arriving early to assignments. Are we preparing ourselves to do the best job possible, or are…
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HOW TO: Get Offered More Assignments from an Agency!
Securing more assignments from interpreting agencies requires proactive engagement, effective communication, and a commitment to delivering high-quality…
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Tax Tips for Interpreters!
Interpreters, like other self-employed professionals, may be eligible for various tax deductions to help reduce their taxable income. It's important to keep…
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“Teamwork Makes the DreamWork”: Why We Partner with Other Agencies?
1. Addressing the Shortage: There is currently a significant shortage of ASL interpreters across many communities.
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A Day in the Life of a Medical Interpreter
Alex is an ASL interpreter who gets assigned to interpret at a hospital. After the doctors finish their rounds, Alex faces a choice – sit in the hall or hang…
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Remembering Makeba Orr Smith
Makeba Orr Smith was a nationally certified interpreter, speech pathologist, and child of a Deaf adult (CODA). She had a bubbly personality and everyone in our…
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