Archives for September 2017

International Translation Day 2017

    Dear WASLI Sept 30 is a day set aside to celebrate International Translation Day and WASLI congratulates all interpreters, signed and spoken, conference and community, and all translators dealing with written and signed translation work on this day. Your work is important, not just today, but every day as you strive for for excellent service to our communities. While the UN is celebrating this day with many organizations, WASLI is proud to be represented by Bill Moody, … Read More »

International Week of the Deaf 2017

  Dear WASLI Members: International Week of the Deaf, 2017 will be celebrated from the 18th-24th of September 2017. We congratulate the World Federation of the Deaf on launching this wonderful week of celebrations that highlight the human rights of deaf people.  The theme, with Full Inclusion with Sign Language,  emphasises the importance of sign language.  Your work as an interpreter is also important in supporting the recognition of sign language in your country and working as an … Read More »