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Supporting Our Partners, Supporting Our Community

On November 17, 2022, CCI Group attended the Black & White After-Hours fundraiser organized by the Orlando Center for Justice (OCJ). The event unfolded at 520 on the Water, a quaint, country-themed venue on Lake Monroe, in Sanford. At the event, attendees from several local organizations came together to participate in the silent auction, network,...

The human side of interpreting

It is well-known that one of the most challenging aspects of the interpreting profession can be staying impartial and objective to ensure that the communication remains solely between the speaker and listener. A complex emotional reaction from the interpreter can compromise his or her delivery and may be perceived as breaking the professional ethics code...

Inclusive Language in English: Tips and Strategies

Inclusive Language in English In English, there is a difference between “grammatical gender”, “gender as a social construct” (which refers to the roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society at a certain time considers appropriate for men or women) and “sex” as a biological characteristic of living beings. There are many reasons to...

Interpreters’ Code of Ethics: Why is it important?

Did you know that when an interpreter is sworn in, he or she gains the responsibility of not only interpreting between English and the specific language but also following a specific code that guides their performance? The interpreters’ Code of Ethics addresses issues related to accuracy and completeness, confidentiality, impartiality, conflict of interest, professional demeanor,...

The Center broadens its reach by partnering with CCI Group

Orlando, Fla. (June 25, 2021) –  The Center Orlando, a nonprofit organization that promotes and empowers the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, in partnership with CCI Group, is now offering translation services, expanding the organization’s mission to help the community in Central Florida regardless of the language they speak.   Orlando-based CCI Group will offer...

Legal Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI): What is it and how does it work?

Have you ever encountered language barriers during a client/lawyer meeting or legal consultation?  CCI Group prides itself on providing high quality over-the-phone interpreting services that will help you communicate instantly with any client, regardless of the language they speak. Over-the-phone interpreting (OPI) is a service that falls under the Remote Interpreting Services. Instead of interpreting...