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Pre-candidates are non-voting members who can participate in the life of the Association and enjoy some of the benefits of membership. 2/5
If you are new to the #interpreting profession, or don’t have enough sponsors for membership yet, pre-candidacy could be right for you. 3/5
#Language inequality during #COVID
"It takes 10 minutes of sitting on the phone to get an #interpreter, and that’s valuable time when you’re inundated. So this utilitarian calculus kicks in. And the patients that are most mainstream get the best care.”
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"It takes 10 minutes of sitting on the phone to get an #interpreter, and that’s valuable time when you’re inundated. So this utilitarian calculus kicks in. And the patients that are most mainstream get the best care.”
propublica.org/article/hospit…
Worthwhile to compare Chinese and US responses to #Covid_19 crisis on many levels, including the provision of #language services
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For further #linguistic and #communication perspectives on the #COVID crisis, see languageonthemove.com/tag/covid-19/
10 tips for caring for #immigrant & limited Eng prof pts during #COVID19. Created w physician experts in #languagebarriers. Full recs: bit.ly/immigrants-10t…. 1- No shortcuts with interpreters. This is not time to “get by” w limited lang skills. Reinforce confidentiality. 1/7 
2- Interpreted conversations often less #patientcentered. Ask about pt concerns & feasibility of recs. Dispel rumors. Inquire abt medicines/herbs or high-risk contacts (e.g. elderly parents at home, etc). If #COVID19 #isolation advised, explore open-ended❓about concerns 2/7
3- Highlight #publiccharge suspended for #COVID19 testing & treatment. Spread the word. #Greencard eligibility not jeopardized by seeking #COVID19 testing & treatment uscis.gov/greencard/publ… 3/7
