Thought for the day: just because #Trump says that #interpreters are very important (and then goes on to diss a series of them with much delight) it may not necessarily be a good idea to share the video as PR for the profession. I for one don't want that man's endorsement. #1nt

Wisconsin debates AI interpreters in courtrooms MADISON (WKOW) – Lawmakers are currently discussing a bill that could allow the use of AI interpreters in courtrooms for individuals not proficient in English.

T&I News - Wisconsin debates AI interpreters in courtrooms: https://bit.ly/4riNyLo | WKOW (03/05/2026) | By Ryan Lynch
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Just in time for the weekend: the Spring issue of The Linguist magazine has just been published on the CIOL website! Download your copy now:
www.ciol.org.uk/thelinguist
#TheLinguist #Languages #news #CIOL #Translators #Interpreters #languagelearningLearning #lovelanguages #LanguageMatters

Upcoming events graphic in standard green, light blue-gray, and black lists the next 4 events on the NOTIS educational/social calendar for March 2026. Find detailed information about these events at the link in the post.

What's next at NOTIS⁉️ In March, we're offering 3 virtual, for-credit workshops — 2 for #interpreters + 1 for [aspiring poetry] #translators — as well as a night out at the Pacific Northwest Ballet! 🔗 Learn more and sign up at: notisnet.org/NOTIS-events

Let’s Test Your Ethics: The Digital “Assist” - NAJIT NAJIT’s “Let’s Test Your Ethics” explores a complex dilemma involving AI transcripts in the courtroom and the ethical tensions interpreters face as technology reshapes perception and professional acco...

#AI is showing up in courtrooms and raising serious questions for court reporters and #interpreters. The @najitorg.bsky.social Observer recently published a thought-provoking ethics scenario. We'd love to know where you stand! Read the full scenario and weigh in 🔗 najit.org/lets-test-yo... #xl8 #1nt

You're invited to the 2026 MICATA annual conference "Learn. Connect. Grow."
Attend two workshops for #interpreters by Carola Lehmacher on March 27 and a full day of educational sessions on March 28!
@atanet.org and @cchicertify.bsky.social CEUs available!
Register at micata.org/current-conf...

Square graphic with beige background. Top third features copy: Line 1 in "hand-drawn" desert orange font reads, "Curious about AI in T&I?"; line 2 in futuristic black block font reads "VOLUNTEER"; line 3 in same font as line 1 reads: "Join NOTIS's new AI Committee!" Bottom half features four raised hands of different colors; 1, 2, and 4 look human, if hand-drawn, whereas 3 is clearly robotic. The NOTIS logo (square, stacked version with mountain and pine tree in dark blue and green) adorns the bottom right corner.

📢 Call for AI Committee members! Curious about #AI and how it can actually benefit #translators & #interpreters? Want to help NOTIS craft a responsible, ethics-centered approach for yourself and your colleagues? Nodding "yes"?! Comment below or email social@notisnet.org to get involved 🙌 #xl8 #1nt

Registration is now open for the 2026 MICATA annual conference "Learn. Connect. Grow."

Join fellow #translators and #interpreters on March 27-28 for #ProfessionalDevelopment, networking, and CEUs!

See the full schedule and register today at micata.org/current-conf...

@atanet.org

California Certified Interpreters Take Issue with Chronic Credential Misrepresentation For 3 years, CA Certified Medical Interpreters have tracked credential misrepresentation. This article covers the high-stakes situation.

California Certified Interpreters Take Issue with Chronic Credential Misrepresentation: https://bit.ly/4qkQaYG | Slator (1/29/26) | By Rocío Txabarriaga
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Interpreting and AI CTS Surrey Interpreting & AI course 2026. Cut through the hype and navigate the risks. Explore the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in interpreting workflows and develop strategies to man...

Looking forward to starting our next Interpreting & AI CPD course (in collaboration with ITI) this Thursday with my CTS Surrey colleagues Constantin Orasan @di-tri-nel.bsky.social & Diana Singureanu. Join us if you’re curious about how #AI can support #interpreters! www.iti.org.uk/training/eve...

Raised in Silence: Maria Gallucci on Empathy, Advocacy, and Inclusivity Summary In this episode of Journey to Purpose, Maria Gallucci shares her experiences growing up as a child of deaf adults and how it shaped her advocacy for the deaf and hard of hearing community. She discusses the importance of communication, empathy, and connection, emphasizing that kindness can bridge gaps between different communities. Maria also talks about her book, 'Raised in Silence,' which aims to raise awareness and promote inclusion. The conversation highlights the role of technology in improving communication and the need for presence in interactions. Build your own travel business - head to http://ourtraveltribe.co.uk/ and put "philippa bagley" in the referral Takeaways - Sign Language was Maria's first language, shaping her empathy. - Only 10% of hearing parents of deaf children learn to sign. - Maria's experience as a child of deaf adults led her to advocate for inclusion. - Communication is key to reducing loneliness in marginalized communities. - Maria's book is a love letter to the deaf and hard of hearing community. - Real estate can be a challenging field for the deaf community without proper support. - Technology has improved communication for the deaf community significantly. - Being present in conversations enhances understanding and connection. - Efforts to communicate, even imperfectly, are appreciated in all communities. - Kindness and acceptance can bridge gaps between different communities. Sound bites "Sign Language was my first language." "I will never leave anybody out." "You just have to try." About Maria Gallucci Maria Gallucci is an author, inclusion advocate, and top-producing real estate professional whose life bridges the Deaf and hearing worlds. A proud Child of Deaf Adults (CODA), American Sign Language was her first language, and her early experiences interpreting for her parents shaped her lifelong commitment to empathy, access, and meaningful communication. With more than 30 years in real estate, Maria is the founder of ASL Realty, connecting Deaf and signing clients with ASL-fluent agents nationwide. She is the author of Raised in Silence, a powerful memoir that invites readers to listen more deeply, lead with compassion, and “just try.” galluccihomes.com raisedinsilence.com About Philippa Bagley I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies. Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.

📣 New Podcast! "Raised in Silence: Maria Gallucci on Empathy, Advocacy, and Inclusivity" on @Spreaker #accessibility #advocacy #asl #authenticity #barriers #communication #communities #connection #deaf #deaf_community #diversity #education #empathy #inclusion #interpreters #kindness #overcoming

USA: Vital info from @irap.bsky.social for resettled Afghan and Iraqi #interpreters. #ProtectLinguists

Listen up, #translators and #interpreters!
Have your say in ELIS 2026, European Language Industry Survey (open 1-31 Jan 2026).
elis-survey.org
#xl8 #1nt

40 years of ATII — and looking ahead.

This year, ATII marks 40 years of supporting translators and interpreters across Ireland.

Check out our 40th Anniversary year page with events planned throughout the year: www.atii.ie/celebrating-...

#ATII40 #Translators #Interpreters

You don't say ;-).

#interpreters #medicalInterpreting

Experts warn children should not translate for parents in Belgium Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 15, 2026 – Child psychologists and integration experts launched a public information campaign stating "Children

Experts warn children should not translate for parents in Belgium
brusselsmorning.com/experts-warn...
via brusselsmorning.com
<So very true. There is a number of reasons why only trained #interpreters should handle this.>
#1nt #medical #langsky

Opinion | The Cruelty of Trump’s Crackdown on Afghan Refugees

USA: Not protecting former allies, foremost among them #interpreters, makes us all less safe. #ProtectLinguists www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/o...

#Interpreters #> #Programming

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When the interpreter wept: What automation erases inside Europe’s institutions We are building a world that treats translation as a problem to be solved. But translation was never just a technical challenge — it is an act of witnessing.

I've said it before, I'll say it again: #interpreters are superheroes. I could not do this. 🌐

www.politico.eu/article/when...

"An interpreter does not merely convert words from one language to another. They carry meaning across the chasm between us. They hear what silences say...

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Short PSA to remind everyone that human court interpreters get the job done.

#interpreters #unsungheroes #spanish #interpretersky

📣 Calling #interpreters in Western WA! Volunteer registration is now open for the 2026 Seattle/King County Clinic, happening April 23-26 in downtown Seattle. SKCC serves more than 3,000 people per year, offering free & unfettered access to medical, dental, and vision care 🙏 #languageaccess #1nt

Townhall — #AfghanEvac

USA: On January 2, 2026, @AfghanEvac.bsky.social will be hosting a virtual town hall for former Afghan #interpreters and other allies to discuss where things stand at this juncture. Registration details in link below. #ProtectLinguists

South Africa becomes the first country to robe court interpreters South Africa becomes the first nation to robe court interpreters, highlighting their essential role in the justice system. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi' s launch of the programme underscores the significance of language access for justice.

South Africa becomes the first country to robe court interpreters: https://bit.ly/4asIaka | IOL News | By Zelda Venter
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Trump Admin Tells People With Disabilities To Get Lost YouTube video by Farron Balanced

From @farronbalanced.bsky.social , Trump admin argued in front of a judge to do away with ASL/Sign-language interpreters for translating the President's statements (no matter how inane)

Read that: no care for disability access.It's 'DEI'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok73...

#ASL #Deaf #Interpreters

Delighted to announce our **Translation & AI** / **Interpreting & AI** #CPD courses in collaboration with @iti-uk.bsky.social are back in Jan 2026. For #translators & #interpreters keen to explore how #AI can be used in professional practice. Registration: www.surrey.ac.uk/centre-trans... #xl8 #1nt

Nice to be back !! My team and i are developing a universal interpretation system that can help the language barrier in 100 languages!! #Interpreters #DevOps #python

Germany drops promise to resettle hundreds of Afghans Interior ministry will tell 640 people awaiting sanctuary ‘there is no longer any political interest in their being admitted’

Germany drops promise to resettle 640 Afghans, including #interpreters, who assisted the German forces and various German agencies in Afghanistan
#protectlinguists
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Not just a translator Sara Robertson, CEO, explores why professional identity matters and why it's time for translators and interpreters to embrace an expanded definition of their role

✨ Not just a #translator: why professional identity matters and why it's time for #translators & #interpreters to embrace an expanded definition of their role
iti.org.uk/resource/not...
via @iti-uk.bsky.social

Ep 108 (ibit.ly/Re5V) Amanda Firth on #maternal #inequities, #forced #migration and need for increased #interpreters

@phdmidwives.bsky.social #research #midwifery #maternal #inequities #interpreters #CALD @huddersfielduni.bsky.social @academic-liz.bsky.social

research link t.ly/a7Eol