Hispanic Assistance and Bilingual Access Project (HABLA)

Through the HABLA Project, The Center provides telephone interpretation and translation services to employees of the SC Department of Social Services, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, and other community organizations.

The project is staffed primarily by USC students who are bilingual. Some of these students are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, or they have had experience studying or living abroad. Others are native Spanish speakers looking for an opportunity to use their skills to benefit the community.

All HABLA staff are tested and trained through the Interpreter Qualification Project . Translations of documents are completed by a team of certified and highly experienced translators. The Center also conducts training by request on How to Use an Interpreter .

Becoming an HABLA Interpreter or Translator:
Key Ingredients of an Interpreter
USC Peace Corps Fellows Program

Working with Persons with Limited English Proficiency:
Tips on Using an Interpreter
Useful Spanish Phrases
Cultural Notes
Hispanic Organizations and Web Sites

For more information about HABLA, contact Cheryl Worrell , Program Coordinator. We welcome feedback from customers.

For information about rates and availability of translation services or training for other agencies, contact Cynthia Flynn, Director of the Education and Community Outreach Division, at 803-777-8882.