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THE DAILY IMPACT OF THE LANGUAGE BANK
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THE DAILY IMPACT - REFUGEE YOUTH/LB NORTHERN NEVADA INTERNATIONAL CENTER
Celebrating over 18 Years of serving our limited English proficiency (LEP) individuals
What is the difference between a translator and an interpreter?
Translator: A person who translates anything that is written from one language into another.
Interpreter: A person who provides an oral translation between speakers who speak different languages.
{Cultural Brokers}
So how important are YOU in this journey?
Promote our language services -
Spread the word - Help us grow.
Connect us to a client, we will do the talking...well I will.
Help us find more cultural brokers - Refer them to us
Our Focus
To raise the level of professionalism in the interpretation profession by providing interpreters that are qualified and competent.
Provide workshops that focus on court ethics, medical terminology, emergency preparedness for interpreters etc.
To educate and empower professionals on the importance of using competent and professional interpreters
Meet and speak to various professional groups. Court personnel, healthcare professionals, teachers, counselors etc.
REFUGEE YOUTH ADVOCATE
Yosemite National Park
Lassen Volcanic
National Park
- Partnership w/ WCSD - Parent Teacher Conferences
- Mental Health - Partnership with UNR Psychology Dept.
- Youth Program Activities
- Leadership Opportunities
- Tutoring and Mentorship Programs (Peer to Peer Tutoring)
Technology at our clients' finger tips
This is why our work matters and why the Language Bank continues to make a difference
Our Services
Translation Services
100+ languages
With a growing pool of ATA Certified Translators
Interpretation Services
20+ Languages Face to Face Interpretation
(including ASL)
200+ languages Over-the-Phone Interpreting Services (OPI)
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) - 10+ Languages (ASL)