In the words of Sylvia Amisi: we’re firm believers in the importance of people – they’re our listeners, clients, colleagues, and interlocutors. Humans interpret for humans because communication is an inherently human aspect. #conferenceinterpreting#humaninterpreting#thatswhyAIIC
J. Patrick Gannon, Ph.D. delivered an incredible and much-needed webinar on vicarious trauma from the point of view of conference interpreters. The webinar dealt with management of vicarious trauma, mental hygiene and self-care. #conferenceinterpreting#mentalhealth#thatswhyAIIC
#vicarioustrauma webinar this Saturday, Sept 27, on Zoom, 1-3 pm, EST. FREE to AIIC USA, AIIC Brasil, AIIC Canada, @aiicbrasil, TAALS, and the UN System. With Dr. Patrick Gannon, professional psychologist specializing in trauma and anxiety. Register now, at: lnkd.in/e5eFyX9p #conferenceinterpreters
🗓️ Interpreting in the Age of AI - Online training series Save the date, Aug 23, 24, 30 For members and non-members to explore key issues in AI that affect our profession. With AIIC USA Chair Tony Rosado and others. Register soon!
🔰 Happy Portuguese Language Day! Join @aiicbrasil TONIGHT with Professor Fabiano Fuscaldi and Raffaella de Filippis Quental will moderate an interactive discussion after the talk. May 5 7-8 pm BRT lnkd.in/dB7EfAJk Meeting ID: 857 8316 0458 Passcode: 827330 In Portuguese (no interpretation)
🎤 Conference interpreters! 🎤 Apply for AIIC membership and become a part of an international and relevant association! Pre-requisites are at lnkd.in/d5_wPzsN
🗓️ Sat, May 17 – Panel on the future of interpreter training, including AIIC USA’s own @mirnasoares.bsky.social, Kilian G. Seeber, Jibola Sofolahan, Amanda Forsythe, Maha El-Metwally, Gillian Misener, moderated by Denise de Vasconcelos. 📢 Register: aiic.org/client/event...
🎙 Happy World Voice Day! This #WorldVoiceDay, take a moment to: 🔸 Hydrate 🔸 Warm up 🔸 Rest 🔸 Read Improving the Interpreter’s Voice, co-authored by Cyril Flerov For more #voice tips, visit worldvoiceday.org.
In Feb, AIIC AI Workstream’s convener attended IASEAI ‘25 in Paris, engaging with top AI experts on the societal value of human interpretation. Knowledge alone isn’t enough: let's show human interpretation’s strengths & understand AI’s evolving role. #conferenceinterpreting#thatswhyAIIC
We take a moment to acknowledge and recognize the extraordinary women who are AIIC USA members. Our appreciation to you on International Women's Day! hashtag#conferenceinterpreters hashtag#thatswhyAIIC
Head over lnkd.in/ejtXaG5R to learn how to use and implement the AI Landscape and the AI Decision Tree, courtesy of the always-amazing AIIC Science Hub AI Workstream.
AIIC USA recognizes the power of humans expressing their ideas in their native tongue, reaffirms its commitment to transmit their message to all others, and celebrates International Mother Language Day. #motherlanguage#conferenceinterpreters#thatswhyAIIC
Today, AIIC kicked off its 2025 Assembly in Lima. We’ve done self-care, gone over the adoption of the agenda, approved the record of the XXXVIIIth Geneva Assembly, and heard about colleagues whose contributions to the profession merit awards. Thanks to volunteer interpreters, ExCo and all!
