We sat down with one of our American Sign Language Interpreters, Sara Evans to discuss the reality of language access in today’s world.
From the misconception that ASL is “English on the hands,” to the reality that a single misinterpretation can carry serious consequences, her perspective highlights what is at stake.
In April, two more California health systems were sued in federal court and accused of violating patient privacy, informed consent, and disclosure laws by allegedly using an AI scribe tool to record patient-clinician conversations during medical visits without consent. Sutter Washington v. Health & Memorial Health Services, 4:26-cv-03012-HSG, (N.D. CA, April 8, 2026). The health […]
A recent episode of The Pitt sparked conversation online after depicting a Deaf patient arriving in the emergency room without immediate access to an ASL interpreter. The patient prefers communicating in American Sign Language (ASL). For many viewers, the scene was tense and emotional. For others, particularly those familiar with healthcare or language access, it […]
Local Bromberg & Associates to be honored at annual Michigan Celebrates awards gala in East Lansing on April 22 Farmington Hills, Michigan— Bromberg & Associates has been recognized as a 2026 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Bromberg & Associates will be recognized and celebrated during an awards ceremony in East Lansing on April 22, 2026. Michigan Celebrates […]
Online accessibility lawsuits continue to lead the civil rights dockets of federal and state courts across the country, with New York, New Jersey, and California typically handling the largest volume of such cases. With the approach of spring 2026, here are some summaries of where accessibility lawsuits stand now and potential trends to watch for […]
Multilingual Crisis Communication: Preparing for the Unexpected, A Human Take When disaster strikes, there isn’t time to pull out a phrase book. Wildfires, floods and pandemics hit everyone no matter what language they speak. So how do we make sure lifesaving instructions actually reach everyone? In the early days of the COVID19 pandemic, a rapid review found that many European countries published health guidance […]
Language access programs and their imperatives took some big hits last year, including significant organizational funding reductions and grant revocations for non-profits, health care providers, and local and state governments that depend upon providing access to their programs for Limited English Proficient (LEP) people through effective language assistance through the use of qualified interpreters and […]
Multilingual Digital Transformation to Enhance Global Customer Engagement CASE STUDY Industry: Transportation / Airport Authority Project Timeline: 2018 – Ongoing Services Provided: Website Localization & Translation Languages: Arabic, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), Japanese, Korean, German, French Executive Overview A major U.S. international airport serving millions of passengers annually identified a significant vulnerability in its customer experience: an English-only […]
Court interpreting is one of the most demanding roles in the legal system. It requires far more than bilingual fluency—it demands precision, neutrality, deep legal knowledge, and emotional resilience. Interpreters are essential to ensuring that everyone, regardless of language, has access to justice. In high-stakes environments like courtrooms, one misinterpreted word can shift the course […]
Introduction Language is more than a tool for communication – it is a vessel for culture, identity and memory. When groups are prevented from using or learning their own language, they can lose access to community, education and justice. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) describes linguistic rights as human rights […]