American Association of Interpreters and Translators in Education

??? Language access matters! We’re proud to have Dr. Bill Rivers representing AAITE and many others, at today’s Office for Civil Rights’ Commission Business Meeting and Language Access for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency. His advocacy helps ensure equitable communication for all. — #LanguageAccess #EquityInEducation #CivilRights

Is AI impacting translation in your school? ?? ?? ??? Need to enhance your interpreting skills in Speech Pathology? Then join us at the AAITE’s March Edu-Workshop for two essential sessions. Date: March 22, 2025. First session starts at 9:00 a.m. MST: "Best Practices for Translation in School Settings in the Age of AI" with Dr. Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo who has 30 years of experience in interpreting, translation and teaching. ???? This session provides practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of translation in the age of AI. Learn to identify reliable resources and mitigate risks. Second Session starts at 10:45 a.m. MST: "Beyond Words: Advancing Interpreting Skills for Speech Pathology in Educational Settings" with Angela Sasso, who has 30 years of experience in public policy, program design, and interpreter education; and Leyli Niknafs, certified interpreter and instructor at The Interpreter’s Lab! Become a vital bridge in SLP, mastering communication nuances. ?? This session builds on the importance of pre-session briefings, explores different speech pathology types, and provides practical strategies for navigating therapy sessions with confidence. ?? Don't miss out! ?? Transform your practice. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkNSYkwQ ——— #AAITE #EduWorkshop #Translation #AI #Interpreting #SpeechLanguagePathology #Education #BestPractices #SkillsDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Interpreter #Translator

Forget Google Translate (okay, maybe just for five minutes). This Women’s History Month, let's ditch the instant gratification of AI and raise a glass—or a meticulously annotated thesaurus—to the original linguistic superheroes: the women interpreters and translators who've been quietly (and often brilliantly) building bridges between worlds for centuries. ?????? ?? ?? ?? Read the full blog entry: https://lnkd.in/gmtFTYA6 #AAITE #WomensHistoryMonth #Translators #Women #Interpreters #Interpreting #Translation

Joint Statement on the Trump Administration’s Executive Order 14224 Designating English as the Official Language of the United States and Revoking Executive Order 13166

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act matters! It guarantees equal access for people with disabilities in federally funded programs. ??? AAITE is proud to support Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and other language access advocacy organizations in championing this important law. Learn more and read the statement (ASL ??& English available): https://lnkd.in/gSRjWFH4 #AAITE #IRD #ATA #ALC #CCHI #NAJIT #ADARA #CEASD #GUUA #Section504 #Accessibility #Inclusion #DisabilityAwareness #Section504 #RehabilitationAct

??SAVE THE DATE!?? The United States Commission on Civil Rights will hold a briefing on March 21, 2025, to examine the extent to which language barriers impact access to government services and healthcare for individuals with limited English proficiency. #LEP #CivilRights #LanguageAccess For more info: https://lnkd.in/eHFNdKpW

Learn more about the looming massive layoffs announced by the U.S. Department of Education: https://lnkd.in/eB2tVTcH

Is AI impacting translation in your school? ?? Need to enhance your interpreting skills in Speech Pathology? Then join us at the AAITE’s March Edu-Workshop for two essential sessions. Date: March 22, 2025. First session starts at 9:00 a.m. MST: "Best Practices for Translation in School Settings in the Age of AI" with Dr. Laurence Jay-Rayon Ibrahim Aibo, who has 30 years of experience in interpreting, translation and teaching. This session provides practical tools and strategies to navigate the complexities of translation in the age of AI. Learn to identify reliable resources and mitigate risks. ?? Second Session starts at 10:45 a.m. MST: "Beyond Words: Advancing Interpreting Skills for Speech Pathology in Educational Settings" with Angela Sasso, who has 30 years of experience in public policy, program design, and interpreter education; and Leyli Niknafs, certified interpreter and instructor at The Interpreter’s Lab! Become a vital bridge in SLP, mastering communication nuances. This session builds on the importance of pre-session briefings, explores different speech pathology types, and provides practical strategies for navigating therapy sessions with confidence. Don't miss out! ?? Transform your practice. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkNSYkwQ #AAITE #EduWorkshop #Translation #AI #Interpreting #SpeechLanguagePathology #Education #BestPractices #SkillsDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #Interpreter #Translator

Long Beach, AI, & You: EDU-Con 2025 is Almost Here! Registration is NOW OPEN! Trade winter blues for Long Beach views! ???? Escape to AAITE's EDU-Con 2025 on May 2nd & 3rd. Network with fellow interpreters and translators, dive into the future of the profession with AI, and soak up the California sunshine. Hear from inspiring speakers, hands-on workshops, and network with fellow interpreters, translators, and language access administrators. Early bird registration is open – don't miss the boat! Click the link to learn more and to register: https://lnkd.in/ejA3SpsM. #AAITE #EDUCON2025 #LongBeach #Interpreting #Translation #EducationConference #AI