EUR 42m Contract Open to Applications for Interpreting at Asylum Hearings in France
Deadline for Ofpra RFP is August 29, 2022. French government’s EUR 42-million call for tender shows which languages have doubled in demand over the past four years.
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LabXchange.org Gets USD 30m from Amgen, Will Spend Some on Translation
Amgen Foundation affirms commitment to globalization of science ed platform LabXchange with donation of USD 30m.
New Proposed Rule on Section 1557 May Expand Language Access in US Healthcare
US Department of Health and Human Services reinstates certain provisions, addresses use of machine translation, and may make language access reimbursable under Medicaid.
Don’t Use ‘Drugs’ to Avoid Mistranslations: EMA Updates Style Guide
Updated guidelines from EU Med Agency help clarify compliance with regulatory language in product document translation.
Sweeping Bill 96 Requires More French From Businesses Operating in Québec
Language service providers already guide clients through existing regulations; now, even more companies may need help with French in contracts, signage, communications.
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Overlooked: the Case for Tapping Non-English Sources in Science
Research reveals that examining non-English scientific papers would benefit more domains, particularly those of biodiversity and global conservation.
UK National Health Service Spends 40 Times More on Interpreting Than Translation
Study by language service provider, Inbox Translation, finds 27% increase in UK spend on healthcare translation and interpreting since 2015, driven mainly by British Sign Language.
Online Movement Pushes That Translators Be Named in Game Credits
Twitter Movement #TranslatorsInTheCredits pushes for translator’s names to be included in game credits as translators share frustrations over invisibility.
Research Explores How Interpreter Use Correlates With Patient Satisfaction
New study at outpatient otolaryngology clinic finds patients with limited English proficiency less satisfied with visits than English-speaking patients, regardless of interpreting mode.
Language Access Improves Covid-19 Patient Outcomes at Massachusetts Hospital
Study of 10,000 Covid-19 patients shows limited English proficiency correlates with worse outcomes during first wave of pandemic; trend disrupted by more interpreting, translation.
Netflix Shares Plan to Reaccelerate Growth; Builds Out Localization Capabilities
Netflix shares its strategy to reaccelerate viewing and revenue growth after subscription slump; focuses on long-term growth outside US.
New Research Reveals Language Barriers in UK Justice System
Research into UK Justice System sheds light on barriers that speakers of English as a second language (ESL) face in accessing justice and rehabilitation.
As Netflix Ramps Up in Gaming, Localization Pros Join the Team
With three game-studio acquisitions since September 2021 — including USD 72m for Next Games — Netflix has expanded its gaming offerings, with similar plans for localization.
US Congress Releases Cost Estimate for Mortgage Language Access Bill
US Congress may soon require federal agencies and private-sector mortgage servicers to provide translation and interpretation in 12 languages to the tune of USD 0.5m annually.
Gamers Petition Pokemon to Localize Games for Latin American Spanish Market
More than 20,000 gamers — plus two Pokemon voice actors — sign a petition for the cause, citing European Spanish translations with offensive meanings in Latin America.
Netflix COO Reveals Scale of Dubbing and Subtitling Operations
Netflix COO reveals how many minutes Netflix dubbed and subtitled in 2021 and which non-English market is toughest for them to crack at the moment.
Kaiser Permanente Reveals How Limited English Proficiency Impacts Telemedicine
Study on patients seeking primary care during Covid-19 reveals interesting data points around uptake of video remote and over the phone interpretation among LEP patients in the US.
Okay, So How Long Until Someone Sues Their Attorney for Using Machine Translation?
American Bar Association’s formal opinion on language access requires attorneys to arrange for language services needed by clients — unless the cost becomes “too expensive.”
This Bill May Require Major US Airports to Overhaul Multilingual Communications
US House Committee passes TRANSLATE Act mandating the Transportation Security Administration to translate communications into languages spoken by travelers and airport workers.
Netflix Brings Mobile Gaming to Europe and New Series to Twitch
As competition with other streaming services heats up, Netflix rolls out limited selection of Android games to maintain subscriber interest. Game localizers should take note.
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