Sign Language Interpreting Services

The Vendor is required to provide sign language interpretation will facilitate communication between deaf and hearing people.
- Convert spoken language into sign language by making the interpretation as close to the hearer’s language as possible and interpreting the sign language back into spoken language.
- Sign language interpreter’s need to be proficient in two languages, not only in the interpreted language, but English as well, accuracy is vital.
- Have the ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both receptively and expressively, using any specialized vocabulary.
- Code of professional conduct for interpreters
• Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
• Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
• Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
• Interpreters engage in professional development.