Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation

More Language Diversity, More Vaccination Appointments It’s no secret that more available languages, whether that means a voice over the phone, recorded, in-person, or translated online, guarantees our country will be more successful at providing vaccines for all of its residents. One would like to think that by now, this relatively routine act of providing […]

Communication Equality for All!

Communication Equality for All!

Improving Language Access Services in Schools As a school organization, you might be asking yourself, “How can we integrate language services to improve communication with our English-learning students and their families?” You are most likely preparing your 2021-2022 budget, and you are faced with deciding just how important language access services are to your school. […]

Voice of the People – Localization Matters

Voice of the People – Localization Matters

Localization Matters “The customer’s perception is your reality,” Kate Zabriskie, a well-known business trainer, comments. Localization is a perception that we at ACSI would like to turn into everyday reality. Companies are bound to see falling numbers if they do not participate in “localization,” wherein a company takes something global and creates a product characteristically […]

Trusting Our Health Care System

Trusting Our Health Care System

How Immigrant Communities Benefit from ACSI’s Language Access Services Even though some individuals are lawfully eligible for health care coverage, fear remains a virulent ruler among immigrant communities, and ACSI knows how to address this situation with cultural understanding and respect. ‘“Epidemics don’t discriminate,” Louise McCarthy, president of the Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles, […]

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 […]