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InterpretAmerica's signature blog tracked trends and developments in the interpreting profession for a decade. Explore more than 180 blog posts that reflect 10 years of the evolution of our profession.


The Time is Now for Healthcare Interpreting 2.0
By Katharine Allen Published: 30 September 2013 "We mustn’t hide from the stark truth that [healthcare interpreting] standards and...


Do You Need an Interpreter or Translator for That?
By Katharine Allen Published: 14 July 2013 [We need to] "...begin to think about the concept of translating conversations, as opposed to...


Leadership Is Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 25 June 2013 There are almost as many definitions of the term “leadership” as there are...


Down the Rabbit Hole
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 11 June 2013 Every time we take the next leap, consider the next step, or launch the next...

think! Interpreting Returns in 2015 - Call for Papers
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 12 August 2014 "GALA conferences are about stepping back, taking stock of where we are,...


Schwafire-Language in Life, Life in Language
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 19 May 2014 "Language is a big topic. So big that we often don’t even see it for what it...


Knowledgefest in Istanbul
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 06 March 2014 GALA 2014 will offers Knowledgefest as a blend of learning and networking,...


Istanbul or Bust! Time to Register for think! Interpreting
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 30 January 2014 Early Bird registration for 2014's Language of Business ends Friday,...


Program Announced for "think! Interpreting" at GALA 2014 in Istanbul
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 10 December 2013 One thing is certain—the future belongs to those willing to live and work...


Igniting the Schwa Fire
By Katharine Allen & Barry S. Olsen Published: 02 December 2013 "I know what you’re thinking -- journalism about interpreting and...
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