Navigating COVID-19 SBA Loans and Unemployment as an Interpreter

COVID-19 has impacted the freelance community greatly. While coping with a shortage of work, interpreters are also attempting to navigate various financial relief options covered in the new Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). From small business loans like the paycheck protection program (PPP) and the economic injury disaster loan (EIDL), to various types of unemployment programs, many interpreters are left confused and overwhelmed. In this workshop participants will gain insight on how these loans and programs apply to interpreters. Resources will also be shared to guide future research on participant’s unique circumstances.

Zoom is the platform that will be used for tonight's webinar. 

System requirements for Windows, macOS, and Linux

This lists the requirements for using the Zoom Desktop Client on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

This article covers:

• System requirements
• Supported operating systems
• Supported tablet and mobile devices
• Supported browsers
• Processor and RAM requirements
• High DPI support
• Bandwidth requirements

System requirements

• An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
• Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
• A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
• Or, a HD cam or HD camcorder with video capture card
  Note: See the list of supported devices.

Supported operating systems

• macOS X with macOS 10.9 or later
• Windows 10*
  Note: For devices running Windows 10, they must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
• Windows 8 or 8.1
• Windows 7
• Ubuntu 12.04 or higher
• Mint 17.1 or higher
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.4 or higher
• Oracle Linux 6.4 or higher
• CentOS 6.4 or higher
• Fedora 21 or higher
• OpenSUSE 13.2 or higher
• ArchLinux (64-bit only)

Supported tablet and mobile devices

• Surface PRO 2 or higher running Win 8.1 or higher
  Note: For tablets running Windows 10, they must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.
• iOS and Android devices
• Blackberry devices

Supported browsers

• Windows: IE 11+,  Edge 12+, Firefox 27+,  Chrome 30+
• Mac: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+,  Chrome 30+
• Linux: Firefox 27+,  Chrome 30+

Note: Some features in the web client are not supported on IE.

Processor and RAM requirements

Notes:

• Dual and single core laptops have a reduced frame rate when screen sharing (around 5 frames per second). For optimum screen sharing performance on laptops we recommend a quad core processor or higher.
• Linux requires a processor or graphics card that can support OpenGL 2.0 or higher. 

High DPI support

• High DPI displays are supported in Zoom version 3.5 or higher

Bandwidth requirements

The bandwidth used by Zoom will be optimized for the best experience based on the participants’ network. It will automatically adjust for 3G, WiFi or Wired environments.

Recommended bandwidth for meetings and webinar panelists:

• For 1:1 video calling:
  • 600kbps (up/down) for high quality video
  • 1.2 Mbps (up/down) for 720p HD video
  • Receiving 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
  • Sending 1080p HD video requires 1.8 Mbps (up/down)
• For group video calling:
  • 800kbps/1.0Mbps (up/down) for high quality video
  • For gallery view and/or 720p HD video: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down)
  • Receiving 1080p HD video requires 2.5mbps (up/down)
  • Sending 1080p HD video requires 3.0 Mbps (up/down)
• For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps
• For screen sharing with  video thumbnail: 50-150kbps
• For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps
• For Zoom Phone: 60-100kbps

Recommended bandwidth for webinar attendees:

• For 1:1 video calling: 600kbps (down) for high quality video and 1.2 Mbps (down) for HD video
• For screen sharing only (no video thumbnail): 50-75kbps (down)
• For screen sharing with  video thumbnail: 50-150kbps (down)
• For audio VoiP: 60-80kbps (down)

Requests for reasonable accommodations can be made by emailing webinars@rid.org

Refund and Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be issued for cancellations

RID is providing this workshop as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another's comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

• Participants will be able to identify the difference between the economic injury disaster loan (EIDL) and the paycheck protection program (PPP).
• Participants will understand how to use PPP funds appropriately to allow for maximum forgiveness.
• Participants will understand how the EIDL Advance differs from the EIDL in regards to forgiveness.
• Participants will be able to identify the difference between pandemic unemployment assistance (PUA) and unemployment insurance (UI).
• Participants will understand what pandemic emergency unemployment compensation (PEUC) means.