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The Language Services Department has been offering quality and effective interpretation and translation services to the community for over 25 years. We work hard to ensure that everyone has access to the same information and services when language becomes a barrier. Therefore, we are available to coordinate appointments 24 hours/7 days per week throughout the year.
Available Languages
• ALBANIAN
• ARABIC
• BOSNIAN
• SERBO-CROATIAN
• CREOLE • FRENCH
• SPANISH
• VIETNAMESE
Interpretation
We provide interpretation services in these languages for a variety of settings including, but not limited to:
• Court appearances (with defendants, witnesses, victims)
• Employee evaluations
• Employee meetings
• Emergency Room visits
• Medical surgery
• Neonatal care
• Labor and delivery
• Physical therapy
• Doctor appointments
• Parent/Teacher conferences
• Voice narrations/Voice-overs
• Video conferences and more!
Translation
Our team of translators is multi-cultural and has years of experience working in diverse types of documents and projects, both for personal use and also for publication. We translate the following:
• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Prenuptial agreements
• Divorce decrees
• Adoption papers
• Brochures
• Web-sites
• Instruction manuals
• Employee handbooks, etc.
Staff
Our department staff recruits language professionals; verifies their professional skill and experience; offers regular training, testing and credentialing through an independent agency; and offers a multitude of professional development opportunities to help ensure that our interpreters are better able to provide accurate and professional translation and interpretation. Our permanent staff and department leadership consist of:
Laura Vandiver, Language Services Director
Lvandiver@hispanic-center.org
Damian Omness, Language Services Coordinator
Domness@hispanic-center.org
Sara Williams, Language Services Assistant Coordinator
Memberships & Affiliations
• National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC)
• Michigan Translators & Interpreters Network (MITIN)
• Grand Rapids Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Contact Information
If you are interested in finding out more information about our rates or would like to receive a quote, please feel free to contact us at:
Phone: (616) 742-0194
(616) 233-0566
After-Hours: (616) 304-5782
Fax: (616) 233-0662
E-mail: Lvandiver@hispanic-center.org
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