Registration Closed on September 15th

NCIHC Language Access Congress

Registration is now closed for the Language Access Congress, taking place September 24-26, 2026, in Providence, RI. Click the link below for hotel information and announcements. We look forward to seeing you in Providence.

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NCIHC Language Access Champion Award Winners!

The National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) is proud to celebrate this year’s Language Access Award recipients, recognizing an exceptional individual and organization for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to language access.

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Episode #41

Interpreting For Healthcare Podcast with Kevin Thakkar

In this episode, host Yuliya Speroff sits down with Kevin Thakkar, founder and Executive Director of Americans Against Language Barriers (AALB), for a powerful conversation about language access as a civil right. 

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The next Home for Trainers Webinar...

“Are you ready for this?” Integrating Topic Preparation into Interpreter Training

Preparation prior to assignments is a fundamental skill for all interpreters, and thus an important skill to address in interpreter training. 

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Good News!

Our Community Discussion Space is Back Online

What happened: Over a year ago, changes by major email providers broke our listserv. Messages stopped being delivered reliably, and eventually most members lost the ability to post by email. We know many of you valued the listserv as a place to ask questions, share resources, and connect with peers across the country.

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Professional Development

Why Invest in NCIHC Membership

As Language Access Managers, we all strive to provide meaningful professional development opportunities for our staff interpreters. However, as many of us know, budget constraints often limit access to ongoing education.

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