The term “community interpreting” refers to interpreting services in the settings in a community. Examples of this could be in clinical or medical settings, social service settings, legal settings, places of employment, etc. No matter if interpreting takes place in the community or educational arena, all of CASL Interpreting’s contracted interpreters demonstrate fluency and understand the nuances of the fields in which they interpret. For example, community interpreters working in a medical setting must understand the cultural aspects of the process, as well as be familiar with medical proceedings and terminology. This principle applies to all types of interpreting whether they be legal, social service related, educational, etc.
Conference interpreters provide communication access for group gatherings. The events usually take place in arenas, conference centers, large hotels with meeting rooms and ballrooms, and large venues suited for conferences and large gatherings. Depending on the conference and number of attendees who depend on interpreters for access, conference interpreting may require different sized teams of interpreters allowing the Deaf, hard of hearing, and Deaf-Blind participants access that is equal to the hearing participants. Conferences usually include keynote and plenary sessions, and break-out sessions, where different participants may be in multiple places.
Do you need to connect with a consumer or employee but want to be mindful of social distancing? Perhaps the appointment can't allow for onsite interpreting for another reason. A remote interpreter, connected through two-way video software such as FaceTime or Zoom, may be exactly what you need to bridge the gap. Even if an interpreter is not located reasonably near you, thanks to today’s technology, you can still take advantage of professional interpreting services and communicate at a distance. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is not suitable for every interpreted situation. Get in touch with one of CASL Interpreting’s advisors to help you determine the kind of interpreting that will provide the best access to the people with whom you need to communicate.