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Accessibility

How Sign Language Content Creation Supports Accessibility

What kind of experience does a person who uses sign language have with your company? Can they easily understand your communications?Sign language content creation is an essential solution for businesses and organizations that want to make sure everyone can access their services and products in the format that works best for them. It is also a great way to remove barriers that make life more difficult for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing and communicate primarily in a sign language.In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into

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Accessibility

How a French Cultural Site Makes Museum Visits Accessible

The Fondation Musée Schlumberger, located at Château de Crèvecœur-en-Auge, is setting an example for heritage sites worldwide with their commitment to accessibility for all. For more than 15 years, Alix Alduc-Barbat has played a central role as collections manager and accessibility coordinator. In this interview, she gives us an inside look at one of her most memorable projects: creating a video guide in French Sign Language in collaboration with ITC Global. Read on to learn how this initiative helped the foundation take cultural inclusion to the next level thanks to

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Accessibility

PDF Accessibility: How to Make an Accessible PDF and Why You Should

Digital accessibility is a top priority these days since so much happens in digital spaces. But lots of people still don’t realize how important it is to make their PDFs documents accessible. This is essential knowledge for companies, government agencies, and individuals who want to follow accessibility standards and provide equal access to their content. In this article, we’ll explain why it’s important to make your PDFs accessible, how to create an accessible PDF, and what best practices to follow when creating PDFs. What is an accessible PDF? An accessible

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About ITC

GALA 2024: Unspoken Barriers to GenAI Adoption

Localization Engineering Manager Thomas Mosley represented ITC at the GALA 2024 conference, hosted April 21-23 in Valencia, Spain. Read on for his insights on how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is impacting the globalization and localization industry. The GALA 2024 conference was inspiring and informative. I gained valuable perspectives from industry leaders, tech providers, and other language service providers, while also stepping back and reflecting on where the language industry stands and where we are heading. Here are a few of my key takeaways. First, I noticed some confusion over what

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Interpretation

Interpretation for everything, everywhere, all at once

Need on-demand interpretation so everyone gets the right information in their language? ITC Global is your partner for consecutive over-the-phone and video-remote interpretation available 24/7/365 in 300+ languages (including American Sign Language for VRI). Plus, our OPI and VRI services are HIPAA compliant, so you can trust all communications remain confidential. We also offer a full suite of onsite and virtual interpretation services for any event, no matter where you find yourself. Not sure what kind of interpretation is best for your situation or event? Check out our infographic below.

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The Ethical Quandaries of Translation: Navigating Source Text Faithfulness and Cultural Sensitivity

The complex art of translation, which involves transposing a message from one language into another, poses critical ethical questions. Translators have to navigate being faithful to the source text while transmitting the meaning of a message in a way that fits a specific cultural context. In this article, we’ll explore the ethical challenges that surface when translating a text, highlighting the issues translators face in their quest to make a text accessible to everyone while remaining true to the source. Why Staying Faithful to the Source is an Ongoing Challenge

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International development

In a World Full of English, Translation Is Still Essential

The story of how the English language rose to dominance as the language of commerce and administration around the world is inherently linked with the story of colonization. While Dutch and Portuguese colonizers set off before the British, it was the British Empire’s globe-spanning conquests that spread English so widely. Yet even in a world where English is widespread, translation is still essential for companies who want to reach customers in their native language. It’s Not the First Language…Or the Second It’s true that over 330 million people around the

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Marketing & Communication

Organize Your Web Content Now for Better Translation Later

Your website is the key to your business. It’s the digital face of who you are and what you do. When consumers search for businesses online, they want to be directed to a website. Businesses that don’t have a website are often left out in the cold as consumers click away to find a business that does. The Absolute Need for a Website Your small business needs a website. It doesn’t matter what business you’re in. Blue Corona explains how consumer behaviour has changed to adapt to modern technology by

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4 Romantic Languages to Celebrate Love in the Spring

Last month we looked at different Valentine’s Day traditions around the world. Although Valentine’s Day is over, spring is on the way (we hope!). Springtime is often associated with renewal, rebirth and a chance to find love. Frank Bronson, a biologist from the University of Texas, reports that “Spring fever in mammals is regulated by sunlight. There are both direct and indirect photoperiodic cues that increase the amorous air this time of year.” In layman’s terms, humans and other mammals feel increased feelings of love and affection as the days

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Better Living Through Modern Medicine and Good Translation

The medical field is likely one of the most important places where translation can make the difference between life and death. While it’s true that an error or misunderstanding in marketing translation can cause a glitch in your new product launch, it’s not likely to cause physical harm to customers or employees. On the other hand, a mistake in pharmaceutical materials puts lives at risk if a dosage or ingredient is listed incorrectly on a label, for example. Treatment During Health Crises Medical translation is critical all the time, but

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Literary Translation Provides Keys that Open Doors

Most people understand the importance of translation when it comes to issues such as translating medical documents for cancer research or technical documents that can help ensure workers follow safety procedures in every country. When it comes to the translation of literary works, however, some people fail to understand the need. Does everyone in Australia really need to understand what a French author wrote about two centuries ago? On the surface, it might seem inconsequential. But when you dig deeper, the importance becomes clear. Literary Translation Opens Doors Literary translators

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International development

Six Important Languages for Business Translation

As more businesses expand across the globe, they are reaching customers they never thought they could reach. This makes marketing more important than ever. What works for those whose primary language is English doesn’t always work for those whose primary language is something else. There is no question that businesses must adapt their websites to extend their reach. Internet traffic is continually growing, and more people continue to search for products and services online. If your website isn’t available in a language your target customer understands well, they will likely

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Tips & Advice

Three Things That Translation Is Not

Not too long ago, people did not globe trot quite as often as they do today. Finding a well-known company from your country overseas was a rare treat because many companies had not yet extended their reach beyond their own front door. Globalization Has Made the World Smaller Today, globalization has made the world a smaller place. Anyone with the desire and means can travel to far flung regions. Businesses who once never ventured past their country’s borders can now be found in remote areas, catering to those who live

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Expressions of Love Shared Around the World

Every year, after the presents are opened, after the champagne corks are popped, many turn their eyes to Valentine’s Day. This is the day when people celebrate love and all of the sentiments that go with it. From the words to the traditions, nothing quite fills the heart like this February holiday. Unsavoury Holiday Origins Valentine’s Day began with rather unsavoury origins. In Roman times, males celebrated the feast of Lupercalia by sacrificing animals between February 13th and 15th, then whipping women with their hides. In the same era, “Emperor

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