Definitions:
- Translation
- is the written communication in a second language having the same meaning as written communication in the first language
- Translator
- is a person who transfers a message in writing from one language to another
- Certified Translator
- is a person who has passed the required DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) written translation examination or has passed the American Translators Association written examination
National:
American Translators Association (ATA)
American Translators Association is the largest professional association of translators in the U.S. ATA's primary goal is fostering the professional development of individual translators and interpreters. Its membership includes translators, interpreters, teachers, project managers, web and software developers, language company owners, hospitals, universities, and government agencies. Association membership is available to individuals and organizations.
225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 590
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone (703) 683-6100
Fax (703) 683-6122
ata@atanet.org
http://www.atanet.org/bin/view.pl/181.html
Translation: Getting It Right
http://www.atanet.org/docs/Getting_it_ right.pdf
Translator's Home Companion
The Translator's Home Companion serves as a focal point of information about resources available on the Internet and elsewhere for translators, interpreters, and all those interested in the arts and crafts of foreign languages. Site includes a list of educational resources, translation engines, agencies and a searchable translator database.
http://www.lai.com/lai/companion.html
New England:
The New England Translator Association
NETA is a professional organization of translators and interpreters with more than 150 members. NETA has members who translate in all of the major European languages and in many of the Asian languages. NETA website provides advice on how to choose a translator and listings of NETA members and their languages. It also provides a list of the Massachusetts Translator and Training Programs.
http://netaweb.org/
Massachusetts:
Catholic Charities Community Interpreter Services (CIS)
CIS is the only nonprofit interpreting translation service organization in Massachusetts. Work with Mass Commission for the Blind, Dept of Public Health, Mental Health and Mental Retardation, Multiple Elder Service Agencies, Division of Medical Assistance and DFC. Community Interpreter Services specialty is official legal documents (birth certificates, school records, etc.). Translated documents are accompanied by a notarized certificate attesting to the accuracy of the translation. Interpreters can also translate consent forms, brochures, employee handbooks, education plans, and other documents that serve the needs of the non-English speaking community.
275 West Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
(617) 464-8100
cis_request@ccab.org
http://www.ccab.org/cis.html
Cross Cultural Communications Systems, Inc. (CCCS)
CCCS provides translation and interpreting services in more than 40 languages. The multilingual project management includes cultural feedback on source materials, translation, proofreading and editing, graphic design and layout of letters, certificates, transcripts, legal documents, medical records, flyers, fact sheets, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, books, and websites. Clients include health care institutions, human service agencies, government agencies, law offices, businesses and consulates.
(781) 279-3736 x 112
http://cccsorg.com/translation/language.html
Latin American Health Institute (LHI)
LHI is New England's premier community-based public health organization, serving annually over 25,000 Latin American families and individuals through more than 24 direct care programs. In addition, LHI reaches healthcare professionals, para-professionals, and institutions through education, technical assistance, fiscal sponsorship, program oversight, and consulting services.
LHI provides translation of documents from English to Spanish and vice versa. Experience includes health social service and education agencies.
95 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 350-6900 x150 or x133 for intake
http://www.lhi.org
Language Link Translation Services of Central MA AHEC (Area Health Education Center)
Language Link Multilingual Translation Services is a division of the Central Massachusetts Area Health Education Center (CM AHEC). Each translation involves a multi-tiered review process involving the participation of translators, editors, proofreaders and quality control specialists.
Translation Services include health promotion materials, behavioral health documents, training tools and manuals, government publications, business correspondence, legal documents and birth & marriage certificates.
Clients include government agencies, hospitals, health centers, health maintenance organizations, community based organizations, higher education institutions and legal practices.
Willing to review materials and provide a free estimate.
Contact Information:
Joanne Calista, LICSW, Executive Director
Talena Thu Ngo, Project Manager of Translation Services
35 Harvard Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-756-6676 x 14
Fax: 508-756-9825
E-mail: ttngno@CMAHEC.org
http://www.cmahec.org
MCS Translation Services
Multicultural Community Service of Pioneer Valley (MCS)
208 High Street
Holyoke
Phone: (413) 534-3299 x 109
Contact Person: Carlos Oliva , carlosoliva@MCSnet.org
Provides interpreter and translation services in Springfield and Holyoke area. DDS Funded. Fee Involved.
Most popular translation language requests are Chinese, Spanish, Khmer, Russian, Vietnamese, and Portuguese.
http://www.mcsnet.org/
Translation Center, University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Translation Center offers professional translation and interpretation services in over 80 languages. Translations are fluent in the target languages, and have an advanced degree in the subject matter, be it business, medical, legal, scientific, or technological. The Center provides a full range of services, including translation and interpretation services, Internet translation, software localization, translation of digital sound files translation of marketing materials, and multi-lingual word-processing and design.
Phone: (413) 545-2203
Toll Free (877) 77U-MASS
Email: umass.translation@umasstranslation.com
http://www.umass.edu/translation
INDEX coordinates the Massachusetts Network of Information Providers.
