Message from the Director
Paula Couselo, NMCLA Director Welcome to the NM Center for Language Access! Our mission is to ensure language access to justice and healthcare for individuals with limited English proficiency, and for deaf and hard of hearing persons. Our multilingual interpreting programs are intended to raise awareness about the importance of interpreting in the lives of those who use the service. With today’s socio-economic reality in mind, and considering the fast paced world we live in, we have decided to make our training more accessible by offering it online. A diverse team of highly qualified professionals ensures the quality, while our partners lend us their legacy and support. In our programs, the level of specialization is designed to increase as you advance in your courses. The core part of our training will focus on the fundamental translation and interpreting theory, techniques, and practice. It will also expose you to different cultural and ethical considerations that are important for good professional conduct. During your specialization, you will acquire the specific technical terminology and fundamentals of the concepts of the field you select. You will also continue with intensive practice of the modes of interpreting. In the case of our interpreting programs, the completion of the specialization course will be followed by an internship that will allow you to gain hands-on experience in the profession. We are a service-oriented organization committed to encouraging individuals towards personal development and fulfillment. We are also committed to continually improving our training. As you explore our site, I hope you will gain insight into the breadth and depth of our interpreting programs. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Paula Couselo, NMCLA Director 
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