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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT KIND OF SERVICE DOES ASLIS PROVIDE?

ASL Interpreting Services (ASLIS) provides American Sign Language interpreters for Deaf, hard of hearing, Deaf Blind and low vision people for all types of situations. ASLIS also provides helpful information about the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) Laws and Regulations.


DOES ASLIS HAVE CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS?

ASLIS has a wide range of sub-contract interpreters working with us. From the highest level of legal and medical certification to new graduates that are pre-certified looking to start their career. ASLIS is happy to share certification information about our interpreters upon request.


IS ASLIS INTERPRETER SERVICES CONFIDENTIAL?

Yes! Interpreters and office staff are required to adhere to a strict Code of Professional Conduct as well as adhering to state and federal HIPAA regulations, confidentiality being one of the most important.


WHO IS DYNAMIC COMMUNICATIONS INC.?

Dynamic Communications Inc. is our parent company providing training, consulting, job coaching, and professional enhancement workshops for interpreters and Deaf & hearing awareness classes. Check out the Training & Consulting page.


DOES ASLIS WORK WITH NON-CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS?

Yes, ASLIS feels it very important to give non-certified interpreters the opportunity to gain work experience and help them become certified. All non-certified interpreters are required to be evaluated in our office by Pamela N. Wellumson, CSC. provided they are have of the nescessary credentials. Upon completion of the evaluation the interpreters are rated based on skill level. Some interpreters are ready to become certifed and able to take some work, light jobs such as church services, meetings, etc. Other interpreters need some help before they are ready to take jobs or thier certification test. ASLIS helps those interpreters by getting them set up with mentors and providing them with feedback and direction on what to do next to help them improve their skills.


CAN ANYONE WHO KNOWS SIGN BE A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER?

No! One of the biggest misconceptions by the general public is that anyone who has taken classes in ASL or knows how to finger spell is qualified to be an Interpreter. To become an Interpreter, it is necessary to attend an Interpreter Training Program, (ITP) and have the ability to mediate meanings across languages and cultures, both simultaneously and consecutively. This takes years of training and practice. Qualified interpreters should also have some level of national certification.