Why Choose Our Services
Our Mission
We are committed to ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — and their families — have equal access to the services and supports they need, regardless of language or cultural background. By providing professional, culturally informed translation and interpretation services, MCS bridges the gap between providers and the communities they serve, helping to build understanding, trust, and inclusion.
Holyoke Office
260 Westfield Road
Holyoke, MA 01040
(413) 534-3299
Program Highlights
Our Services
We offer both written translation and oral interpretation to meet the varied communication needs of our partners.
Written Translation
We translate materials such as:
- Posters, flyers, brochures, and letters
- Treatment plans and client communications
- Official notices, signs, and forms
Our translators stay true to the original message while making it accessible and relevant to the target audience.
Oral Translation
- Consecutive Interpretation: Ideal for smaller meetings, interviews, or medical appointments where the speaker pauses for interpretation.
- Simultaneous Interpretation: Used for large meetings and conferences, allowing interpretation to occur in real time (often with headsets and transmitters).
Our interpreters are trained to focus on both linguistic and cultural interpretation, recognizing that beliefs, traditions, and communication styles all influence how services are understood and received.
Languages Offered
- Arabic
- Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
- Farsi (Persian)
- Haitian Creole
- Nepali
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- And others (including Polish, Cape Verdean, and Ukrainian) are available with advance notice.