Exclusive Services

 

• Training for multilingual staff organizations, school districts, non-profits, etc. in interpretation skills, ethics, protocols and best practices. Sample workshops include:

  • The Community Interpreter​ (40 hour certificate)

  • Interpreting for Language Justice

  • Interpreting in Educational Settings: IEP and Special Education

  • Customized trainings in simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation

  • Best practices, tips and tricks for remote interpretation

• From Access to Justice: Creating inclusive multilingual spaces

  • Training for staff members who work with interpreters in their organizations.

• Language Access Consulting

  • Assessment of current status of language justice practices and policies. Development of language access plans, which may include the creation of a language access handbook.​

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Interpretation refers to the process of orally or visually (through sign) transferring message from a source language to a target language without adding, deleting or changing the message. Bridging Voices provides quality interpretation services between English and Spanish in a variety of community settings:

• Examples of events:

  • Schools/districts- IEPs, parent/teacher conferences, SARB meetings, Back to School Nights​, PTA and other parent organization meetings. 

  • Webinars, staff meetings, Town Halls, trainings, workshops, focus groups etc.

 Translation is the written process of transferring messages from a source language to a target language and another tool for language access. Bridging Voices can work with your organization to translate internal materials, outreach materials, marketing and communications material. 

• Examples:

  • Websites, newsletters, press releases, flyers, social media posts, manuals, brochures, etc. 

  • Focus group transcription and translation is also available​

The work of Bridging Voices is centered on diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion and justice. Bridging Voices has worked with schools, non profit, health care, government, arts and other organizations. Services range from conducting focus groups to designing and facilitating workshops on DEAI, cultural proficiency, family and community engagement, coaching and consulting for individuals and organizations and other customized programs. Contact us to talk about your goals and needs.