Translating Materials for Non-English Speaking Audiences

Producing a translated document of high quality requires commitment and planning. It can be complex, expensive & time consuming, & is often politically sensitive, especially if you are not a community-based provider of the same ethnic & cultural background as your target audience. This brief provides basic “how to” information for translating written materials into languages other than English. Additional information & sample materials can be found on the Center for Medicare Education Web site.