Language Services Network Fort Wayne - LSN

Language Services Network Fort Wayne - LSN The LSN has established a list of tasks to accomplish its mission:
1. LSN also writes grant proposals to support LSN operations and collaborative projects.
3.

Interpretation and translation services
Language Access Plan consultation
Language classes (English & Spanish)
Oral Proficiency Interviews -OPI
Professional Training for Interpreters (Bridging the Gap medical interpreter Training)
Translation Training Network;
LSN brings together nonprofit language services providers in Fort Wayne and offers a platform where agencies can gather to network and ke

ep abreast of local services.
2. Funding;
LSN acts as resource to identify funding opportunities to support professional training and services. LSN provides liaison services to funders (public and private) and advocates for their support of local interpreting and translation services. Public education;
LSN educates the community on shared LSN standards and the profession of interpreters and translators. LSN supports the availability of services for all limited English speakers and addresses the relationship with the private sector.
4. Coordination of resources;
LSN coordinates services among a defined group of providers by acting as clearing house. LSN strives to create shared lists of interpreters qualified for distinct tasks. LSN coordination serves to alleviate the use of bilingual staff and avoid conflicts of interest and role confusion. LSN also researches local and national best practice models.
5. Information and reporting;
LSN compiles a map of services and consumer access points. LSN collects information on services available locally by tracking needs and collecting shared reports. LSN uses this information to provide referrals in person, online and over the phone.
6. Professional development;
LSN supports the training of interpreters and translators for distinct tasks. In order to do this, LSN establishes qualifications of interpreters and translators based on skillsets and distinct tasks.

05/22/2026

New law in Washington State moves to standardize language access guidelines and address interpreter shortages across state agencies.

Exciting news!!!
05/21/2026

Exciting news!!!

The Myaamia Heritage Foundation is excited to share that we have been awarded a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities for our inaugural Myaamia Cultural Fest on August 29 in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

This grant will support the event’s foodways and history programs, creating opportunities for the public to experience Myaamia culture firsthand and learn how the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma continues to revitalize and carry forward its traditions for future generations.

Ready to learn and practice your language skills? Allen County Public Library has free resources resources!
05/15/2026

Ready to learn and practice your language skills?
Allen County Public Library has free resources resources!

05/13/2026

Si necesita alimentos, puede encontrar ayuda en Miss Virginia.

05/11/2026

The Office of English Language Acquisition was decimated by layoffs last year. Now its work supporting the nation’s 5 million English learners will be absorbed by other offices.

You are all invited to the next bilingual tour. Date and time: 5/20/26 at 6:00 pmTo register, please call 📞 260.423.0015...
05/09/2026

You are all invited to the next bilingual tour.
Date and time: 5/20/26 at 6:00 pm
To register, please call 📞 260.423.0015
Current exhibits include:
Archetypes by Chuck Sperry
Fashion of Art Deco
Ezra Tucker

See you there!

English-Spanish Bilingual Tours Explore the Fort Wayne Museum of Art through free tours in English and Spanish! Guests will experience an up close and personal discussion of our current exhibitions, and the tour will last approximately one hour. We look forward to seeing you there!

Save the Date!
05/08/2026

Save the Date!

The rapid adoption of AI and machine translation has dramatically increased the volume of translated content, but review capacity has not scaled at the same pace. This webinar examines why traditional review processes struggle to keep up with AI-driven production and where quality risks are most likely to appear: https://bit.ly/42hzub1

Through a discussion and a Q&A, the focus will be on exploring common failure points in AI-assisted translation pipelines and understanding why “good enough” machine output can still introduce costly errors.

Join the conversation today during the open house event.Interpretation services available in Burmese and Spanish
05/07/2026

Join the conversation today during the open house event.
Interpretation services available in Burmese and Spanish

The Planning and Policy Department and the Allen County Department of Planning Services are working together to rezone areas along South Calhoun Street

Educate yourself:Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?Cinco de Mayo traces its origins to the Mexican army’s unlikely defeat ...
05/05/2026

Educate yourself:
Why is Cinco de Mayo celebrated?
Cinco de Mayo traces its origins to the Mexican army’s unlikely defeat of far better equipped French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

Emperor Napoleon III had sent French troops to Mexico to secure dominance over the former Spanish colony and install one of his relatives, Archduke Maximilian of Austria, as its ruler. Led by General Ignacio Zaragoza, a Mexican militia raced to fortify the city of Puebla against the advancing French troops.

Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, but its history tells a different story. Here's why the holiday is rooted in resistance.

Upcoming training from National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)Do not miss it!
05/02/2026

Upcoming training from National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
Do not miss it!

This 2-hour webinar will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026
at 3:00 PM US-Eastern / 2:00 PM US-Central / 12:00 PM US-Pacific.

This webinar will be recorded. The recording will only be available through the Learning Center. Once the recording is available, individuals will need to submit a separate registration form to view the recording, including those who registered for the live broadcast. Recordings are free for NCIHC members and $30 for non-members.

Register Now! This is a 2-hour event.

Click on the button below to register for this live event.
You will be forwarded to Zoom for a second registration.
Your Zoom Webinar link will be sent to your email.

Webinar Registration: https://www.ncihc.org/home-for-trainers-74-advocacy-in-healthcare-interpreting--integrating-ethics--policy--and-practice-into-curriculum-design

Webinar Cost:
NCIHC Members: FREE
Non-NCIHC Members: $30.00

Address

The Summit , 1027 West Rudisill Boulevard , Suite 221
Fort Wayne, IN
46807

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

(260) 426-6764

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