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Interpretation/translation | International Institute Of Akron

530 South Main Street, Suite 1762, Canal Place, Akron, OH 44311

Eligibility
After hours interpreters are provided ONLY for life threatening situations such as hospital or medical emergencies, car accidents, domestic violence, and rape crisis. After hours interpreters ARE NOT provided for DUI, hospital discharge (unless scheduled in advance), private individuals, or other similar circumstances.
Required documents
Will be requested as needed.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm, unless there is a life threatening emergency.
Languages
Utilizes language interpretation services.
Application process
During regular business hours call the office and ask for the Interpreting Coordinator. After hours (4:30pm to 8:30am), call the Emergency Interpreting Line at 330-414-2936. Please call for life threatening emergencies only.
Fees
There is a fee for all interpreting and translation services. Call for details.
Service area
Portage County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Geauga County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio
Offers interpreting and translating services are available for a fee for courts, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, health care providers, and other local organizations through a Language Bank of about 100 paid interpreters with a total of 54 languages. After hours interpreters are provided ONLY for life threatening situations such as hospital or medical emergencies, car accidents, domestic violence, and rape crisis. After hours interpreters ARE NOT provided for DUI, hospital discharge (unless scheduled in advance), private individuals, or other similar circumstances.
Last assured
04/16/2026
Providing organization
International Institute Of Akron
Serves as the refugee resettlement program for Summit County and outlying areas. Offers airport pickup, case management, and initial financial assistance with a goal of rapid self-sufficiency. Provides immigration counseling, translating and interpreting services, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Serves as the primary local resource for immigration matters.