A to Z World Languages, Inc. Is operated by Mohammed Al Ostaz. He advertises quality trained interpreters. What he actually provides is completely different.
Mohammed recruits individuals off the streets from coffee shops and local mosque and by puting up posters. To interpreter for him all an individual must do is claim they speak a language. He does not provide, testing, training, certification, contractors insurance or anything from the interpreters. Most of them are sent to interpret without even completing any forms or proving right to work in the United States.
Some of his interpreters themselves speak little to no English. Mohammed was warned by the State of South Dakota about sending sign language interpreters to hospitals and clinics that are not credentialed to do so. However, no laws exist in Sioux Falls for foreign language interpreters.
One intepreter he knowingly sent to Sanford USD Medical center was convicted of armed robbery.
I am hoping everyone stops using his service until he can prove trained interpreters as he advertises on his website or he informs people that use his services that he provides no training, background checks, or even verifies the language an individual claims they speak.
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