Community Engagement

 

You can always visit our language resource webpages, which have general information about MC in six languages: Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Amharic, and Vietnamese.

For the General Public: Talk to Someone in Your Language

If you prefer to speak in a language other than English, MC offers an interpreter service. If you know the office or person you need to contact, call their phone number and ask for an interpreter. If you're not sure who to call, dial 240-567-5000 and request an interpreter.

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For MC Employees: Request Translations or an Interpreter

MC works with Schreiber Translations, Inc. to provide translation and interpretation services.

Faculty and staff can use these services to translate brochures, flyers, and other documents into different languages. They can also request in-person interpreters for college events.

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How to Request Translation or Interpretation Services

To request an interpretation, contact Karla Silvestre. Indicate the type of interpretation needed, such as:

• Simultaneous interpretation (using headsets)
• Consecutive interpretation (the interpreter speaks after the speaker finishes a sentence or phrase)

Also, provide important details like the language needed, event location, date, time, number of attendees and what the event is about. Simultaneous interpretation includes headsets for up to 25 people. Please submit requests at least two weeks in advance. Last-minute requests may not be possible.

The Office of Community Engagement will pay for approved requests. They will decide based on available funds and will prioritize events that have shown a need for these services in the past.

Montgomery College works with a professional translation company to support our diverse community. If staff need documents, flyers, or other written content translated into different languages, please submit your request to Karla or Katie at least two weeks in advance. This ensures that translations are completed accurately and have time for a thorough review before distribution. Requests require supervisor approval.

If you have questions or would like more information, email Karla Silvestre.

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Sign Language Interpretation

To request sign language interpretation, please email accessibility@montgomerycollege.edu or call 240-567-5412 with at least two weeks advance notice.