Across Languages Translation and Interpretation

Application

Call, email, online booking system, or fax

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Organizations and professionals serving refugees, newcomers, and immigrants * members of newcomer/immigrant communities

Fees

Varies per service *subsidy available through We-Speak * free services available through United Way of Elgin and Middlesex * free services for victims of domestic and sexual violence/abuse and human trafficking through the Ministry of Training, Immigration, Labour and Skill Development * free services available through foundation funding (annual portfolio)

Executives

Anna Hendrikx - Executive Director

Languages

English ; French ; Many other languages

Language Note

Services available in 220 languages

Area(s) Served

Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides trained interpreters and translators to community agencies, government, professionals, and businesses * language testing * health settlement navigation

Interpretation Service - Trained interpreters for health, legal, education, government and social service providers and professionals to communicate effectively with clients and patients * services can be delivered on-site or remotely

Translation Service - Translation of printed documents

Training Program - Recruits and trains professional community interpreters * trains service providers to work more effectively with interpreters

Emergency After-Hour Interpretation Service - Interpreters are available after regular office hours * requests are made by calling the office

Language testing – Testing bilingual speakers on proficiency in both English and 69 other languages. Tests are recognized by the provincial government and accepted in all post-secondary educational and community training programs