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Perspectives from Nisar Nikzad
The CEO and President of Translation Excellence writes on language access policy, government procurement, AI and data security, and where the language industry is heading.
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Language
Language Access Compliance in 2026: What Still Applies
Executive Order 13166 was revoked in 2025. Title VI, Section 1557, the ADA, and state laws were not. What changed, what still applies, and the elements… -
Translation
Medical Translation Requirements for U.S. Healthcare Organizations
What Section 1557 and other U.S. rules require of hospitals, clinics, and health plans: qualified translators, vital documents, notices of language help, and machine translation review. -
Interpreting
VRI vs. On-Site Interpreting: How to Choose
Video remote interpreting or an interpreter in the room? A side-by-side comparison, when to use each, the ADA standards for ASL by video, and four questions… -
Translation
What Is a Certified Translation? A Plain-English Guide
A certified translation is a complete translation with a signed certificate of accuracy. What USCIS requires, how notarization and apostilles differ, and why translations get rejected. -
Interpreting
How to Plan Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment for Your Event
Booths, receivers, infrared or FM, and what drives the cost: a step-by-step guide to planning simultaneous interpretation equipment for your event. -
Interpreting
Certified Deaf Interpreters: What They Do and When to Book One
A Certified Deaf Interpreter teams with a hearing interpreter so a Deaf person fully understands. Here is what a CDI does and when Denver organizations need… -
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Interpreting
Colorado ASL Interpreter Requirements: What Employers, Schools, and Legal Teams Need to Know
What Colorado requires of sign language interpreters: the HB19-1069 title rule, court and legal designations, K–12 EIPA standards, and the HB26-1109 study. -
Interpreting
How to Request an ASL Interpreter in Denver
Who arranges an ASL interpreter in Denver depends on the setting. Here is how city programs, Colorado courts, and private employers and providers each handle it. -
Marketing
Black Friday Retailers Lose Sales Due to Poor Multilingual Signage
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, with retailers offering major discounts to attract customers and increase revenue. From department stores… -
Interpreting
Halloween Attractions Often Miscommunicate Safety Rules to Tourists
Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for travelers looking for unique experiences. From haunted houses and frightening escape rooms to themed… -
Language
Language Interpretation Services for Parent-Teacher Meetings | Improving Family Communication
Parent-teacher meetings are one of the most important moments in a child’s education. They are where families learn how their child is progressing, where teachers share… -
Translation
How AI Translation Tools Threaten Data Security for Firms
AI translation tools have made it possible to translate a document in seconds. Paste in a contract, an email, or a medical report, and a readable…
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