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Some great #vaccine news for #healthcareinterpreters, if you hadn’t heard it already. . We’re excited to share this information with you all. Please note: to schedule any appointments for the #Covid vaccine, you will need to reach out to your health care provider, as our team is unable to and does not have the authority to do so.... . Are you a healthcare interpreter who has received the #covid_19 vaccine? Remember to use the hashtags when you share your pictures on social media: #frontlineinterpreters #thisisourshot . Thank you for your service during the pandemic . . Source: CA Department of Public Health Go here for more information: https://www.cdph.ca.gov//Allocation-Guidelines-COVID-19-Va . . . . . #pandemiclife #interpreters #languageservices #healthcare #interpreting #translationservices

Happy New Year! We wish you and your loved ones a happy and safe start to 2021. . Stay tuned for coverage from around the world in a Washington Post live stream on YouTube: http://ow.ly/51kE50CXJtP . .... . . Need services for the new year? Visit our website: www.cis-inc.com . . . . #newyears #nye #happynewyear #interpreters #translators See more

Merry Christmas . Hoping you enjoy the holiday with those you love... including the furry friends in your life. . Here are some of the pictures shared with us for Pets of the Pandemic: Holiday Edition. We enjoy seeing the adorable pictures of the pets keeping you company during the #pandemic. Thank you for sharing!... . . . . . . #petsofcontinental #covid_19 #staysafe #holidays #christmas #languageservices #pandemiclife See more

A Message from Our President/CEO 2020 has been one of the most challenging years to endure. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the lives of millions of people in the United States and across the world. At Continental Interpreting, I have seen my team face many obstacles that the pandemic has brought to our business and industry. Through it all, they have been resilient, positive and committed to serving our clients and supporting our network of linguists. I am prou...d, and grateful, for each and every one of them. I also want to commend interpreters in our industry who have adapted to remote interpreting in such a short period of time. Remote Interpreting can be very challenging, and most on-site interpreters were never formally trained in it prior to the pandemicessentially thrown into it overnight. Kudos to interpreters, for their ability to adapt to a new norm of interpreting this year. Lastly, I want to thank those of you that have been concerned for my health after hearing about the news in our February newsletter. As you may know, on January 1, 2020, I was in a terrible horseback riding accident in Colombia that almost took my life. I broke 11 ribs, a scapula and collar boneall on the same side. Fortunately, I had excellent medical attention from day one and the support of my immediate family to help get me through nearly one month in the ICU. Months later mid-pandemic, I required follow-up rib surgery. While I’m not fully recovered yet, I see positive progress every day and hope to be 100% healed in the months ahead. Thank you for the prayers and positive thoughts sent my way. As the COVID-19 numbers continue to spike this winter, it’s important for us all to do our part to slow the spread. Please stay safe. Remember to remain positive as we get through this difficult time. I hope 2021 will bring better fortune to us all and a return to some of the activities we have so greatly missed this year with family, friends and our communities. Warmest Regards, Luis Echeverry President/CEO . . . #translation #interpretation #remoteinterpreters #happyholidays

Arabic is one of the most spoken languages, with over 290 million Arabic speakers around the world, in North Africa, the Middle East, and plenty of Western countries like the United States. . This is why the United Nations recognizes December 18th as World Arabic Language Day since 2012. . Read more on our blog: http://ow.ly/RIET50CPvn1... . To our network of Arabic interpreters and translators, thank you for your service in our industry! . . . . . #ArabicLanguage #LanguageProfessionals #Translation #Interpreters #WorldLanguages See more

Feliz día de muertos! Happy Day of the Dead! . Although you might think Día de muertos is a sad holiday, it's actually meant to be a positive celebration. . The holiday is a day to show respect to loved ones, reflect about life, and honor one’s dead relatives. Those who celebrate Día de muertos often assemble "ofrendas," altars with those relatives' pictures, Mexican marigolds, and anything their relatives loved when they were alive, such as tequila, cookies, or other... treats. Have you wondered why Mexican marigolds are used in the ofrendas on Day of the Dead? . Marigolds are considered the "flower of the dead" and guide relatives' spirits to their altars on the holiday. . Do you celebrate Día de muertos? How do YOU celebrate it? . . . . . #dayofthedead #translation #interpreters #events #citycouncil #virtualevent #virtualmeetings #culture

Happy Halloween Our company loves this time of year. See some of our costumes here. . Recognize any familiar characters? Let us know which is your favorite in the comments below. ... . . . . . #officeculture #halloween2020 #b2b #companyculture #halloweencostume See more

The #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge was created to 1 connect with our clients and vendors and 2 promote a healthy lifestyle during the pandemic. . Thank you to everyone who has participated! . If you’d like to share your healthy habits with us and enter to #win $100, continue to share your posts and tag us until October 30th.... . Gaby, who is participating for Continental Interpreting, has the last update on her own health journey. . Read the update and watch a video from Gaby: https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3iEUEp1tv/?igshid=88i3opfp807y . . . . #translation #localbusiness #interpreters #challenges #staypositive #businessesthatcare

Are you a #conferenceinterpreter looking to prove your competence in simultaneous interpretation (SI)? You might be interested in "Preparation Strategies for Interpreters from Courtrooms to Conferences," an upcoming webinar. When it's taking place: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time... What you'll get: The webinar is approved by California Judicial Council for 3 CIMCE (Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education) credits (CIMCE # L5465 3 hours), plus you'll learn best practices to apply to the court and conference settings. Register here: http://ow.ly/VbAC50C3aWy

There's just ONE week left on our #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge and we will be announcing the winner after Halloween! . Make sure your posts: . 1. are set to Public (see the picture)... 2. have the hashtag #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge 3. tag Continental Interpreting Services . Please message us or comment on this post if you need help! . . . . . #challenge #healthchallenge #wellnesschallenge #legalindustry #translators #interpreters #contest See more

Did you know that 75% of cancer cases are preventable? There are many ways you can start to improve your well-being starting today. . Here are some ways you can stay healthy and prevent diseases like cancer, based on Harvard Health Publishing. . P.S. If you didn't already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Make sure to stay informed and get screened, if it's recommended by your doctor. More information is available in the American Cancer Society website. ... . . . . . #wellness #wecare #wespeakhealthy #wespeakhealthychallenge #translators #interpreters #conferenceinterpreters #conferences #webinars #webinarservices #diversityandinclusion See more

Week 4 of the #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge . See the updates from Gaby, who is representing Continental Interpreting in this challenge! . Gaby feels like the challenge is helping them achieve positive results. Will she accomplish her goals on October 30th?... . Follow her health journey! See updates here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfa4lYJk2S/ . Do you have some healthy habits to share during the pandemic? . Join Gaby on this challenge and enter for a chance to #win $100! . Message us to learn the details. . . . . . #contest #interpreters #translation #meetingsandevents See more

Election Season is here! . If you are responsible for managing political events and communications, are you including everyone in your messaging? . Don’t risk inaccuracies in #politicalmessages!... . Get the help of a professional to help you translate to your #multilingualaudience. . Get in touch today! . . . . . #multilingualservices #inclusionmatters #services #languages #trusted #electionseason #serviceprovider #efficiency #inclusionmatters #diversityandinclusion See more

Do you manage #politicalevents and #communications for the 2020 election? If you have important political messaging that needs to be sent to an audience with limited English proficiency, you don’t want to risk any inaccuracies when sending important political communications. Make sure you cover the following before you finalize political messaging that is to be distributed to the masses.... Translate to include your entire audience Ensure accurate messaging with professional translation Choose a translation partner that is familiar with government agencies Continental Interpreting offers language services by certified, qualified, and professional translators. If you have encountered language barriers making it difficult to for you to send the right message, our services can solve this problem for you. . Read our #newpost http://ow.ly/fjxW50BSBhE . . . . #politicalmeeting #communitymeeting #citycouncil #localgovernment #generalelection #professionalservices #multilingualservices

Week 3 of the #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge . See the updates from Gaby, who is representing Continental Interpreting in this challenge! . Please note a change in the challenge: Marcel, who was originally participating with Gaby, unfortunately is no longer with our company... but you can still expect Gaby to share her health journey.... . Will Gaby accomplish her goals on October 30th? . Follow her health journey with our updates! Go here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLyYzapl9P/ . Want to join in on the fun? When you join our challenge, you enter a chance to win $100. Message us to join today! . . . . #challenge #fun #interpreting #translation #businesses #organizations #solutions #services See more

Wellness Confidence Rewards These all sound great, right? Why not join our #challenge to get all three? ... . Consider joining our #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge to increase your wellness, confidence, and get rewarded at the end. The winner of the challenge will get the $100 prize... plus the health benefits from prioritizing your health the next weeks. . To win $100 at the end of the challenge: 1. Post your wellness journey on social media from now until October 30th. 2. Follow @continentalinterpreting and tag us in every post. 3. Use the hashtag #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge in every post. The winner of this digital challenge will be chosen by our judges based on the content and frequency of their posts. Start your wellness journey with us now. Questions? Message us here on #facebook . . . . . #contests #legalservices #languageservices #localization #translation #services #businesses #businessservice #managers #businessowners #smallbusiness #sbe #organizations #government #conferences #events

Before the pandemic, many children faced the dark reality of living in abusive home environments. With distance learning, many children have lost access to a safe environment away from an abusive one. . Childhelp is a non-profit organization that helps to prevent and treat child abuse. They provide housing and support programs to children that are abused in the United States. . According to Childhelp, an average of 4 to 7 children die every day in the United States from chi...ld abuse and neglect. . Our VP recently learned about the social issue and donated $200 to Childhelp on behalf of Continental Interpreting. The donation will provide 7 backpacks full of clothes and a bike and helmet for Childhelp’s recreation area. . Make a difference today in your community. Stay informed about social issues faced by those currently struggling, and see how you can help. . Consider donating today to an organization that helps those in need during these challenging times. . . . . . #covid #organization #nonprofit #donation #support #community #communitylove #togetherness #schools #education #socialissues #goodcause #covid19 #pandemic #love #spreadlove #kindness #bekind See more

Week 2 of the #WeSpeakHealthyChallenge . Here are the updates from Marcel & Gaby, who are facing off in this challenge! . Marcel and Gaby both feel like the challenge is helping them achieve positive results. Who will accomplish their goals on October 30th?... . Head on over to Instagram to see who is making more progress so far: https://www.instagram.com/p/CF3IeMoJnk9/ . . . Join the challenge! See details here on our website: cis-inc.com/contests . . . . #translators #interpreters #conferences #meetings #meetingmanager #wellness #covid19