Language access, together
Understanding starts when everyone can take part.
Professional spoken and sign language interpretation for Minnesota’s hospitals, schools, courts, community services, election offices, and campaigns.
Scheduled in person or by video. Built around the people taking part.
in the conversation.
Who we serve
Different settings.
The same need to be understood.
Plan language access around the people in the conversation. Start with your setting, then tell us the language, timing, and support needed.
Healthcare
Clinic visits. Care planning. Conversations that need time and care.
Schools & education
Family conferences, evaluations, and a shared plan for what comes next.
Courts & legal settings
Prepare for the language, qualifications, and process a proceeding needs.
Social services
Intake, family support, and navigating community services together.
Elections & campaigns
Election offices, public information sessions, and campaign events.
How the process works
Clear handoffs, from request to review.
A scheduled interpretation request moves through three deliberate handoffs.
- Make a request. Choose the service, language, format, time, and duration.
- Review the proposed terms. An operator reviews the request; the client confirms the terms before the commitment is recorded.
- Review the session record, then pay. Eligible invoices offer payment through Stripe-hosted billing after the record is reviewed.
For interpreters
Your expertise belongs
in the conversation.
Bring your languages, experience, and professional judgment. Review the assignment details before accepting work, prepare for the session, and follow its review afterward.
Explore interpreting with LingfaroTell us your strengths
Languages and dialects, credentials, specialties, and the settings you know.
Know the assignment
Review the timing, location or video arrangement, and proposed terms.
Keep your work in view
Follow your offers, session records, and payout status in one workspace.
Useful before the appointment
A little preparation.
A better conversation.
What to share, how to set up the room, and what to do when plans change.
Appointment preparation checklist
Collect the details that help everyone prepare for an interpreted session.
Read guideChoosing an interpreting format
Use the conversation, participant preferences, and room setup to choose a format.
Read guideChanges and cancellations
What to do when a scheduled interpreting session needs to change.
Read guideMinnesota, together
Tell us the language.
Tell us what matters.
Language, dialect, and communication preferences belong at the start of the request. Ask the person who will use interpretation what works for them.
We focus on scheduled in-person and video interpretation in Minnesota. Availability is confirmed for each request.
A few things to know.
Clear expectations, before you begin.
Can I request a particular language or dialect?
Yes. Share the person’s preferred language and dialect, along with the setting, date, and format. Availability and the proposed arrangement need to be confirmed for that request.
How does video interpretation work?
The session takes place through an external video service. Confirm the link, access instructions, sound, and camera setup with the people arranging the appointment. Lingfaro coordinates the interpreting work.
When do we agree on the price?
Review the exact terms approved by the Lingfaro team before commitment. Payment follows review of the completed session; payment details are entered on Stripe.
What if our plans change?
Use the assignment’s available cancellation or support actions promptly. A message does not change accepted terms on its own. Check the current status and confirm the next step with the team.
What should I leave out of a request?
Keep patient names, medical record numbers, dates of birth, and private case details in your organization’s approved systems. A general topic and practical appointment details help with planning.
Start a conversation
Tell us what would help.
Share a little about your language-access needs or your work as an interpreter. Please leave out patient details, voter records, and other private information.