Language Services Associates to Exhibit at 2009 IMIA International Conference on Medical Interpreting

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Language Services Associates to Exhibit at 2009 IMIA International Conference on Medical Interpreting
This highly-anticipated event is taking place October 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency, Cambridge

Horsham, Pa. (October 9, 2009)LSA (Language Services Associates), a leading provider of innovative language-based solutions, announced today that it will be exhibiting at the 2009 IMIA International Conference on Medical Interpreting.  The conference will be held October 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency, Cambridge.

This year’s theme, “Global Perspectives on Professional Medical Interpreters,” supports two positions.  First, the right to a competent medical Interpreter in all medically related situations is not just a local issue but applies to all parts of the world.  Second, language access is a right that is protected by local, state, federal and international laws.  Workshops, discussion forums, expert panels and entertainment are just some of the many highlights of the 2009 IMIA annual conference.

For the second consecutive year, members of LSA’s executive, quality assurance and sales teams will be attending this exciting event and exhibiting at booth #30.  Attendees will have the opportunity to visit LSA’s booth from October 9-11, where they can meet with LSA team members, learn more about the company and apply to become a Language Services Associates medical Interpreter.

The mission of the IMIA Conference is to be a global catalyst for developments in the field. This annual conference offers opportunities to develop the knowledge, wisdom, and practices of all Interpreters through educational and cultural events, promoting participation in networking and leadership opportunities to advance individuals, the profession, and to improve services.

About Language Services Associates
Since 1991, LSA has been helping facilitate foreign language communication in a variety of settings and industry segments, including healthcare, government, utilities, insurance and financial services.  Founded by Laura K. T. Schriver, LSA is committed to providing innovative technology solutions, including Interpreting by Telephone (IBT) with real-time reporting and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services.  With a network of more than 5,000 global Linguists, LSA offers exceptional translation and interpretation services to more than 2,000 clients worldwide in over 200 languages.  The company delivers a full suite of premium language-based solutions, including IBT, Face-to-Face Interpreting, VRI, Document Translation and Localization, American Sign Language (ASL) and Intercultural Consulting.  For more information on LSA, please call 1-800-305-9673 or visit us on the Web at www.lsaweb.com.

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