The American Translators Association (ATA) will host a comprehensive virtual roundtable addressing the critical importance of language services during emergency response scenarios. The 90-minute event will bring together professionals from emergency response, law enforcement, healthcare, and linguistic services to explore best practices in high-stakes communication. Featuring a distinguished panel of experts, the roundtable will examine fundamental challenges in emergency language access across multiple sectors.
Participants include Rhode Thomas, an experienced interpreter who has worked in crisis settings, Aaron Kubey, a FEMA employee and certified Deaf Interpreter, and Sergeant Clarence E. Stokes III, a veteran law enforcement professional. The event will investigate key discussion points such as effective language access strategies, collaboration between first responders and linguists, cultural sensitivity in crisis communication, and the role of technology in emergency translations. Panelists will share insights from real-world experiences, emphasizing human expertise beyond technological solutions.
Attendees can expect to gain actionable insights into handling high-pressure encounters, understanding regulatory considerations, and developing practical strategies for emergency communication. The roundtable aims to highlight the crucial role of linguistic professionals in potentially life-saving scenarios across various professional domains. The virtual event represents a significant opportunity for professionals to enhance their understanding of emergency response language services and develop more effective communication techniques in crisis situations. For more information about the American Translators Association and its initiatives, visit https://www.atanet.org.
