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Stand for Children Case Study

Stand for Children is a US national, not for profit education advocacy organization that empowers parents, community members, and leaders to create equitable, high-quality public education for all students, focusing on policy, funding, and implementation through a grassroots approach, working to bridge achievement gaps for children of color, low-income backgrounds and those with disabilities. Over…

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thebigword’s WordSynk Virtual Brings Equitable Healthcare to Millions of Patients

Language should never be a barrier to entry for essential services like healthcare. Yet for millions of patients across the United States, limited English proficiency means facing obstacles that can lead to delayed diagnoses, increased stress, and poorer health outcomes. thebigword is tackling one of healthcare’s most pressing challenges: language barriers. thebigword’s innovative interpreting platform,…

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thebigword Volunteers Help Deliver Nearly 10,000 Meals to South Florida Families Facing Hunger

thebigword proudly partnered with Feeding South Florida to fight hunger and support families across the region. In a single day of volunteering, thebigword Miami team dedicated their time to inspect, sort, and pack food for families across South Florida, processing an incredible 12,435 pounds of food which is equivalent to 9,876 meals for those in…

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thebigword Wins Multiple Honours at the 22nd Annual International Business Awards®

We’re proud to announce that thebigword was named the winner of three Stevie® Awards in The 22nd Annual International Business Awards® The International Business Awards are the world’s premier business awards program. All individuals and organizations worldwide – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small – are eligible to submit nominations. The 2025…

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thebigword Named as Finalist in Two Prestigious ATC Language Industry Awards  

We’re thrilled to announce that thebigword has been shortlisted as a finalist in two major categories at the 2025 ATC Language Industry Awards: Company of the Year and Innovator of the Year (Spyros Spyrou – Technology Director at thebigword)  These nominations are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and impact in the…

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Why ASL Interpretation Matters: Breaking Down Communication Barriers

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is more than a service, it’s a bridge to inclusion, equity, and empowerment for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Here’s why it matters. What Is ASL Interpretation? ASL interpretation is the process of translating spoken English into American Sign Language and vice versa. ASL is a complete, visual language with…

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Setting the Standard: How ISO Certifications Define thebigword’s Excellence

In a global marketplace where trust, quality, and security are paramount, thebigword stands out as a leader in language services, not just for our innovative technology and global reach, but for our unwavering commitment to internationally recognised standards. Our extensive portfolio of ISO certifications is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, security, sustainability,…

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thebigword celebrates improvement in customer satisfaction ratings for Translation and Transcription

thebigword, a world-leading language solutions provider, is thrilled to announce a remarkable upswing in its customer satisfaction scores for Translation. The company’s commitment to quality and excellence has resulted in a substantial increase in overall customer satisfaction in the last quarter. Following a comprehensive survey, thebigword has achieved an impressive customer satisfaction score of 4.1…

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thebigword introduces new call-reconnect feature to their Telephone Interpreting

thebigword are proud to introduce a new call-reconnect feature to their WordSynk Telephone Interpreting service, which will minimise the impact of dropped calls for clients and revolutionize customer service. thebigword understands that network and connectivity issues for interpreters can happen at any time and cause calls to disconnect unexpectedly. This feature enables seamless interpretation conversations…

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June is Pride month! A month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. Pride month is about teaching tolerance, education in pride history and continuing to move forward in equality. It calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia was and still can be and is all about being proud of who…

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thebigword supports The National Police Language Services Awards

Every day of the year, interpreters attend police stations and other locations in all weathers and at all times of the day and night to assist police officers with investigations and enquiries by interpreting for victims of crime, witnesses and detained persons.  The police forces of England and Wales are unable to effectively carry out…

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thebigword attends The National Police Language Services Conference and Awards

thebigword, amongst a handful of other language service providers, were present last week at The National Police Language Services Conference. Without the assistance of spoken and non-spoken interpreters, Police Forces across the UK are unable to effectively communicate with all the members of the public. The police interpreters between them provide face to face and…

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