About Bilingual international assistant services
Bilingual International Assistant Services: Providing Equal Access to Healthcare, Mental Health, and Social Services for All
Bilingual International Assistant Services (BIAS) is a non-profit organization that aims to provide equal access to healthcare, mental health, and social services for all individuals regardless of their national origin or language ability. The organization was founded in 2002 by Dr. Darryl L. Diggs with the goal of addressing the language barriers that often prevent individuals from receiving adequate care.
At BIAS, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and social services regardless of their background or language proficiency. Our team of highly trained professionals provides interpretation and translation services in over 100 languages including American Sign Language (ASL). We work closely with hospitals, clinics, mental health facilities, schools, government agencies and other organizations to ensure that limited English proficient individuals receive the same level of care as those who are fluent in English.
Our mission is simple: To empower people through language access. We believe that by providing interpretation and translation services we can help bridge the gap between different cultures and communities while ensuring that everyone has equal access to essential services.
Healthcare Interpretation Services
At BIAS we understand how important it is for patients to be able to communicate effectively with their healthcare providers. That's why we offer on-site interpretation services at hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities across the country. Our interpreters are trained professionals who have extensive knowledge of medical terminology as well as cultural nuances which allows them to accurately convey information between patients and providers.
We also offer telephonic interpretation which allows us to provide immediate assistance when an interpreter is not available on-site. This service is available 24/7 so patients can always get the help they need when they need it most.
Mental Health Interpretation Services
Mental health issues affect people from all walks of life but unfortunately many individuals do not seek treatment due to language barriers or cultural stigmas surrounding mental illness. At BIAS we believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health care regardless of their background or language proficiency.
Our team provides interpretation services for therapy sessions as well as psychiatric evaluations so patients can receive accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans tailored specifically for them.
Social Service Interpretation Services
Navigating government agencies such as Social Security Administration (SSA), Department Of Human Service(DHS), Department Of Children And Family(DCF) etc., can be overwhelming even if you speak fluent English let alone if you don't speak any English at all! At BIAS our interpreters are trained professionals who have extensive knowledge about these agencies' policies & procedures which allows them assist clients more efficiently & effectively than anyone else!
Translation Services
In addition interpreting service ,we also provide document translation service .We translate documents such as birth certificates ,marriage certificates ,divorce decrees ,immigration documents etc., into over 100 languages including ASL .Our translations are certified by professional translators who have been accredited by ATA(American Translators Association).
Conclusion:
Bilingual International Assistant Services (BIAS) has been providing equal access healthcare ,mental health & social service since its inception in 2002 .With our highly skilled interpreters & translators working around-the-clock;we ensure limited-English proficient individuals receive same level care/service like anyone else.We take pride in empowering people through Language Access!