Public service interpreting refers to the type of language interpretation services, provided by bilingual professionals in various public settings such as: government agencies, courts, hospitals, schools, and social service organizations. Working for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals- these are people who understand little to no English- public service interpreting ensures that everyone has equal access to services and opportunities regardless of their ability to understand English. The work that public service interpreters do ensures there is language accessibility for immigrants living in the United States and abroad. Those of us who are are old enough to remember where we were on September 11, 2001, remember how the world used to be before the first plane struck the North Tower at 8:46 EST. Looking back now, the world pre-9.11 seems just as far away as the events that unfolded. It may come as a shock then, to learn that the biggest terrorism case in United States history is still unresolved- despite that fateful day being 22 years ago today.
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Public Service Interpreting In The Context Of Remembering 9.11.2001
