Getting Started What is a Deaf Interpreter? A Deaf interpreter is a Deaf person who has a specialized skill set suited for large audiences and individual consumers; they have knowledge, training, and experience to ensure effective communication & is used during an interpreted interaction.
Getting Started What is team interpreting and when is a team needed? Some requests for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter require a team of two or more interpreters. While there are many factors that influence whether a team would be required, the most common one is the length (or complexity) of the request.
Getting Started Why is there a two-hour minimum? Being billed a minimum number of service hours is standard practice in the sign language interpreting profession. It's not a scam—it's the real thing.
Preparation Preparing for the Arrival of an Interpreter tl;dr —Preparing for the arrival of a sign language interpreter at your location begins well before they walk through the doors. This preparation is most easily understood when divided
Preparation How Do You Know When More Than One Interpreter Is Required? tl:dr —There is no question that determining if more than one sign language interpreter is required for your booking can be a little tricky.Though tricky, if you’ll
5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Requesting An Interpreter It is no secret that booking a sign language interpreter can be a costly endeavor. It always is when engaging intelligent, well-trained people with uncommon skills. That said, there are
Getting Started Dealing with On-site Cancellations What to consider before releasing your sign language interpreters when there is an on-site cancellation.
The Truth About Interpreter Availability If your work requires you to regularly arrange for the services of a sign language interpreter, you know well the challenge of booking a qualified interpreter when you need one.
