ACSI and its Commitment to the Community

ACSI and its Commitment to the Community

Commitment to the Community We are a company with a great social commitment and believe in giving back to the community we serve. That is why we dedicate 10% of our profits to local, non-profit organizations that serve vulnerable populations in the areas of education, health, and legal services in the DMV (Washington, Maryland, and […]

Hiring an Interpreter: What should I know before I buy? Can I go through a language translation service?

Hiring an Interpreter: What should I know before I buy? Can I go through a language translation service?

Hiring an Interpreter is Similar to Hiring a Language Translator – But Not 100 Percent. The interpreter needs to understand the languages and how to translate the subject matter. When hiring an interpreter, your return on investment is important. Much like shopping for a language translation service, taking the time to research a language agency […]

Official Translation Services: Know Before You Buy

Official Translation Services: Know Before You Buy

When attempting to overcome language barriers, buyers often get what they pay for with top translation companies and professional translators. ¿Do you know the Spanish version of the word “partner” in the following sentence? ACSI is an ideal partner for governmental organizations. Depending on the context, “partner” may be translated as “socio”, “colaborador”, or even […]

Interpreting Services: The Standard Practices You Should Know

Interpreting Services: The Standard Practices You Should Know

Before you employ any interpreter services, make sure you know these standard practices of interpreting services to avoid errors and liabilities. How much is there to really know about hiring an interpreter? The services should basically plug in and play, right? While this scenario might seem ideal, it is not realistic, and any interpreting service […]

Stages and Steps to Successful Language Access Management

Stages and Steps to Successful Language Access Management

An Introduction In the Mid-Atlantic Region, local governments understand the importance of language access. Unfortunately, few of these governments have actually taken the necessary first step to provide governance in the way of laws and regulations. These laws and regulations would supply clear guidance for the following: Centralized agency oversight Language access requirements by percentage […]

What is the Difference between Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation?

What is the Difference between Consecutive and Simultaneous Interpretation?

The audience determines simultaneous or consecutive interpreting services. When it comes to speaking with people in another language, you simply need to hire an interpreter who can speak both – right? Well, yes, but not totally. The truth is that your interpretation needs will vary depending on your situation. The easiest way to explain the […]