On September 21, 2007, the Alaska Institute for Justice opened the Language Interpreter Center. The Language Interpreter Center improves the quality of life for Alaskans with limited English proficiency by increasing access to legal, medical and social services.
The Language Interpreter Center has trained and certified language interpreters and translators who remove communication barriers between service providers and limited English proficient individuals.
Program Goals
Provide qualified language interpreters and translators to government, business and service organizations for Alaskans with limited English proficiency
- Provide training to bilingual individuals to become language interpreters and translators
- Provide assistance to agencies to create comprehensive meaningful language access plans
- Provide training for groups and agencies on working with language interpreters
Language Interpreters
How to Become a Language Interpreter:
- Steps to Becoming a Language Interpreter
- Registration of Interest Application
- Self-Assessment Oral Proficiency
- Self-Assessment Translation
- FAQ
Information for Clients/Service Providers:
- Accessing Language Services (List of languages available for translation services)
- Tips for Working with Language Interpreters
- Definition of Trained and Certified Language Interpreter and Translator
Training Workshops
- Introduction to Language Interpreting
- Working with Language Interpreters
- Language Access Programs
- Online Scheduling Assistance
- Bilingual Staff Training
Resources
Professional Organizations:
- American Translators Association
- National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
- National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
- International Medical Interpreters Association
Other Resources
Language Interpreter/Translator Certification
- National Center for State Courts
- Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
- The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
- American Translators Association
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
Staff and Contact Information
Mai La Vang
Program Director of the Language Interpreter Center
maila.vang@akijp.org
907-297-2760
General Email:
contactLIC@akijp.org