A Chicago-based 501(c)(3) public charity working to address public health concerns for those with language barriers.
Chicago, Illinois
Joined December 2019
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Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
Empowering voices: AALB’s mission to eradicate language barriers in healthcare through interpreter training programs dlvr.it/SrnWyG
Congratulations to our class of May 2022! Pictured below is one of four classes that are graduating in May. If you wish to become a medical interpreter, please register for our certificate program by going to our website: AALB.org/apply
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
Patients with limited English proficiency often face roadblocks receiving care via #telehealth, from challenges logging into a video platform to getting a medical interpreter added to the virtual appointment. via @JessicaKimCohen
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Did you know that AALB has free-to-watch continuing education for medical interpreters on our YouTube channel?
Start with Lecture 1: The Role of the Mental Health Interpreter. Link to access: AALB.org/mentalhealth
We are dedicated to the training of medical interpreters to prevent communication errors from occurring during healthcare appointments, which can lead to harm. We hope that you will support our scholarship by donating on our website: AALB.org/donate
Congratulations to our latest group of medical interpreters! Learn more about our medical interpreter certificate on our website: AALB.org/apply. Pictured is 1 of 5 classes that have completed their training in December.
#medicalinterpreter #languagebarriers #nonprofit
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
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“US Court rules that Google Translate, although useful for basic communication, is inadequate in getting consent during a warrantless search.” #languageaccess #googletranslate #t9n #xl8 #1nt ecs.page.link/5j1Pm
AALB is a Federally-Recognized Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Please learn more and support the scholarship by making a tax-deductible donation: aalb.org/donate.
"Abhaya Mudra — the gesture of fearlessness — the palm displayed with the fingers pointing to the sky. Indicates the practice of Ahimsa, or harmlessness to all beings in word, deed, and thought, granting to all beings the gift of freedom from fear."
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
International Day of #SignLanguages provides a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all deaf people and other sign language users.
Empathy is the way forward!
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
September is Deaf Awareness Month!
In Deaf culture, a sign name is a unique way to identify someone without fingerspelling their name using sign language. The names reflect on the individual's character, looks, and others and it is generally devised by the Deaf person.
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
CEUs should never be about satisfying a requirement. For true professionals, constant education is not a formality; it's our way of life. – at Alabama, USA
Continuing education requirements are easy to meet! CE is about more than just satisfying a renewal requirement. It's an investment in your own professional development. Find out more here: cchicertification.org/renew-… #RenewCCHI
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
TWB is the leading voice for communicating humanitarian information in the right language. Be part of our community and help us reach more people in more languages, as a #volunteer #translator. Apply online: hubs.ly/H0Qq5yH0
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
Vaccine clinics for the deaf create access for people with hearing loss ecs.page.link/6CYdR
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
We are just starting a new month and also a new study guide (PCOS)
Please, check our study guide and start studying the PCOS vocabulary for the upcoming simultaneous and consecutive exercises!
interpremed.com/study-guides…
Americans Against Language Barriers retweeted
Today I provided care for an elderly gentleman with ‘dementia’ who was in pain.
When our team went to see him, we found his memory was perfect! He just spoke Tamil.
Language barriers are still some of the most significant barriers faced by seniors when accessing health care.
