The Ad Astra Blog
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ASL
The Most Common Rare Languages in America
The Most Common Rare Languages in America
Can you believe that the USA has no official language?
ASL
The Real Deal on ASL Tech and Apps
The Real Deal on ASL Tech and Apps
Every few months articles and imagery featuring a young engineer, confidently smiling while wearing..
ASL
Why ASL Interpreters Are Hard to Find?
Why ASL Interpreters Are Hard to Find?
Ensuring Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Deafblind individuals have access to qualified and..
Tech Leadership and Language: Overcoming Bias and Building a More Inclusive Future
mistranslation
Why Is Document Translation Critical to Your Business?
Deaf
Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month: Facts, Communication & Inclusivity
OPI
Can Phone Interpreting Services Help You Overcome Language Barriers?
MultiLingual
Why Insurance Translation Services Are Crucial?
AI
Is Google or Chat GPT Better to Translate With?
Native Canadian
When is an interpreter required by law
Native Canadian
10 Facts About Native Canadian Communities
Canadian Food Labeling
Canadian Food Labeling Done Right
Sign Language
5 Tips for Your Language Interpretation Session
Sign Language
Sign Language Video Interpretation Challenges and Opportunities
insurance translation
Why Accurate Insurance Translation Matters: Costly Mistakes Examples
Clients
4 Tips for Effective Communication During OPI Sessions
Mark Shriner
Ad Astra Founder Featured in MultiLingual Magazine
Accident
Deaf/Blind Community Emergency Planning: Are You Ready?
Accident
Tips For Supporting Non-English Speaking Insurance Customers
OPI
How Over the Phone Interpreting Benefits Local and State Governments
Interpretation
Live Interpretation at the World Cup: How Does It Work?
Cannabis Packaging
Getting your Cannabis Packaging & Labeling Done Right
Communicate
Communicate Effectively with Your Limited English Proficient Staff
Translators
Best Practices for Medical Device Translation
Translators
Are there languages that can’t be translated?
Translators
What Makes a Good Translation Good?
HR
How Language Services Support HR
Interpretation
What are the Differences Between Simultaneous and Consecutive Interpretation?
Localization
Localizing New Electric Vehicle Terminology in Emerging Markets
Localization
Home Hardware Localization Tips and Tricks
Accessibility
How we help academic institutions with language accessibility
Interpretation
What's the difference between community & non-community interpreting?
Interpretation
Your Intro to Using OPI
Translation Agency
How Business Translation Works with an Agency
Localization
What’s the Difference Between Translation and Localization?
Translation
How and Why To Localize Your SEO Materials
DHS
Ad Astra Wins Department of Homeland Security (through USCIS) Contract
Accident
You’ve had a car accident with someone that doesn’t speak your language. What to do?
Best Practices
Best Practices for Translating Insurance Policies
Customer Service
Best Practices for Multilingual Customer Service
Interpretation
Funny Stories About Over the Phone Interpreting
Localization
Top 5 issues with Localizing E-Learning courseware
Interpretation
From the Mouths of OPI Interpreters
ASL
The Most Common Rare Languages in America
ASL
The Real Deal on ASL Tech and Apps
Training
Training For Interpreters: What’s Important and What’s Not
The more you know
4 Unexpected Countries That Speak Spanish
ASL
Why ASL Interpreters Are Hard to Find?
Translation Around the World
Halloween in Other Cultures and Languages
Translation Around the World
What International Translation Day Means To Ad Astra
AdAstraWins
Ad Astra Awarded City of Jacksonville, Disabled Services Division Contract
ASL
How to Become an ASL Interpreter
CODA
Ad Astra Goes to the Movies: CODA
Scams
Language Industry Scams That Exist
Do's and Don'ts
Translation Process Do’s and Don’ts
Translation Around the World
The Countries With the Most Official Languages and How They Translate
Certifications
A Hard Look at Certifications: Are They Worth It?
Translation
Classic but Funny Mistranslations
Translation
6 of the Most Common Spanish Translation Errors
Rare Languages
Rare and Dying Languages of The World You May Not Know
Translators
What Is The Best Way To Get Translation Services?
Interpreting
What Does an Over the Phone Interpreter Do?
Over the Interpretation
Phone Interpreter Services
Translators
What tools do professional translators use?
Buyer's Guide
A 101 Buyer’s Guide on Translation Services
AdAstra
Ad Astra Acquires MontLingo, Bryan Montpetit assumes VP role
Translation
Looking to change language service providers?
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Silvia Garcia Codony – Managing PTSD in a Digital Age
Events
World Health Experts Came Together Virtually. Ad Astra was there.
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare & Language Access Series: Doug Olberding-Marathon Attitude
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare and Language Access Series: Vanessa Niño Interview – Part 2
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare and Language Access Series: Vanessa Niño Interview – Part 1
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare and Language Access Series: Dr. Chiu Interview – Part 2
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare and Language Access Series: Dr. Chiu Interview – Part 1
Healthcare and Language Access Series
Healthcare and Language Access Series: Sam Lippolis Interview – Part 2
Healthcare and Language Access Series