The Interpreter ACCESS Project IAP aims to have a pool of trained interpreters in various languages who are culturally competent and professional to respond to interpretation requests from local health and human service providers so that Limited English Proficiency persons can obtain culturally and linguistically appropriate assistance, in accordance with Title VI.
IAP also aims to train bilingual individuals who want to work in the interpreting field to be culturally competent, professional interpreters. The IAP Interpreter Bank is a fee-based program that provides interpreters in the following primary languages:. Please contact us at Our interpreter bank consists of skilled independent contractors proficient in interpreting for limited English proficiency clients at health and human services facilities, mainly in medical settings. Our interpreters undergo rigorous professional training, maintain ongoing education requirements, and adhere to health standards.
With a commitment to facilitating effective communication, our team ensures seamless interactions between clients and service providers, promoting access to vital healthcare and support services. Become an interpreter with the IAP program where language becomes the bridge to understanding. If you possess a passion for serving others through language access, this opportunity is tailor made for you. Join our interpreter bank and embark on a journey of meaningful service.
Let your passion ignite change across cultures. To join the IAP team, you must submit an Application and additional documentation found in the Interpreter Requirements. Apply Now. If it is not available, please check back after pm on November 19th. View Full Calendar of Events. In addition to learning the nine principles and thirty-two standards of practice for interpreting, the course covers topics of demographics, intercultural competence, communication, modes of interpreting, and roles of the professional interpreter.
This course is a prerequisite for the Foundations of Medical Interpreting and Skills Improvement workshops. The Foundations of Professional Interpreting β Skills Improvement is a 1-day, 8-hour workshop that provides individuals with the opportunity to review the principles and standards of interpreting in health and human services and explore challenging scenarios through interactive role plays, as well as providing helpful tips.
