When people think about translation, they often think of converting words from one language to another. But language access is about something much bigger: It ensures that every person can understand important information and fully participate in society. For businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies, language access is not simply a courtesy. It’s aContinue reading “The Importance of Language Access”
Category Archives: Traducción/Translation
In Praise of Brick and Mortar
Hello there! This post is about how special brick-and-mortar spaces can be. I worked with a colleague on several recent translations that are now enjoying life in a brick-and-mortar location. To begin, I translated the panel texts and artwork labels for several current Museum of New Mexico Foundation exhibitions. One of them,“Lucy Lippard: Notes fromContinue reading “In Praise of Brick and Mortar”
Navigating AI…Together
How do we all navigate the world of AI…together? When it comes to AI and translation, there’s often pressure for speed and low cost. At the same time, many companies are willing to pay for peace of mind—for a real translator who can ensure quality and cultural sensitivity. I was reminded of this while workingContinue reading “Navigating AI…Together”
Translation as Belonging: Finding Voice Between Languages
What if the feeling of not fully belonging—to one language, one culture, or one place—wasn’t a limitation but the very source of creative power? That’s the question at the heart of a recent podcast episode from “The Well Woman Podcast” hosted by Giovanna Rossi. Her conversation with Amanda Pascali—a singer-songwriter, translator, and Fulbright Fellow—discusses howContinue reading “Translation as Belonging: Finding Voice Between Languages”
International Translation Day 2025
Linguists around the world celebrated International Translation Day last week on September 30th. It’s wonderful to celebrate all the talented people, both front and center and behind the scenes, who help the world to communicate. My very respected colleague (who now resides in Paris—jealous!) wrote a timely article about human translation in the age ofContinue reading “International Translation Day 2025”
Of Reading Lists and The Hunger Games
Are you finishing a summer (or winter, if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere) reading list right now? If you’re anything like me, you still have a stack of books—or a list in Audible or your local library app—yet to read! I’ve had time to enjoy several titles, though, and I’m deep into the novel HappyContinue reading “Of Reading Lists and The Hunger Games”
