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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 Professional Code of 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. For more information click here.
DOES ASLIS WORK WITH NON-CERTIFIED INTERPRETERS?
Yes, ASLIS feels it very important to give non-certified interpreter the opportunity to work and become certified.
All non-certified interpreters are required to be evaluated in our office by Pamela Nygren, CSC. Upon completion of the evaluation the interpreters are entered into our Upper Certification Track (UCT) program. This program is designed to enhance interpreter's skills through mentorship by Deaf and hearing interpreters. Upon completion of the UCT program interpreters will be more prepared to take their certification test. For more information about our UCT program, please contact our office.
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 the 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.
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