On Site Interpreting
ASL Interpreter on location to facilitate communication between people who are hearing and Deaf.
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ASL Interpreter on location to facilitate communication between people who are hearing and Deaf.
An ASL Interpreter for fully virtual meetings or virtual interpreter for in-person meetings.
Computer Assisted Real Time Captioning adds captions to your virtual meeting in real time.
Adds an onscreen interpreter and/or captions to prerecorded video material.
In person and virtual training events to educate business leaders about the Deaf Community and provide continuing education for ASL Interpreters.
Interpreter comes to your office / clinic / business / church or other location
Interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and Deaf people for the meeting / appointment / interview / service
Everyone gets equal access to information
If you have a need to communicate with a Deaf client/ patient/ employee/ student, you need an interpreter or other appropriate accommodation
On site service will send an interpreter to your location
An interpreter on location will circumvent any barriers due to technology glitches
ASLIS contracts with 350+ professional interpreters
Service area includes all of MN, Western WI and Eastern ND
Interpreters are certified, credentialed and qualified
Specialist interpreters such as Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDI), Legally Certified Interpreters (SC:L), and Mental Health Certified Interpreters (QMHI) are available
Many Deaf people are left out of important communications, including an interpreter is being inclusive to the Deaf person
Providing communication access is part of the ADA, you may be in violation of the law if you do not provide effective communication. The goal is to ensure that
communication with people with hearing disabilities is equally effective as communication with people without disabilities
The key to communicating effectively is to consider the nature, length, complexity, and context of the communication and the person’s normal method(s) of communication
Interpreter joins video/virtual platform
Interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and Deaf
Good quality audio/visual components and high-speed internet is a must!
Everyone gets equal access to information, making for a happy consumer and a successful appointment
If you have a virtual meeting that needs an ASL interpreter on screen
If an interpreter cannot come on site at your location, an internet connected device equipped with sound and video can connect an interpreter to you
If you tried captioning and it wasn’t effective, an ASL interpreter could be what you need to provide communication access
ASLIS can support adding interpreters to many different platforms – including Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet, Lifesize, Doxy.me, etc! We can also support dual platforms (connecting the interpreter with the client on a separate platform) for more effective client/interpreter communication
On Demand options are available
Geography is not a limiting factor, interpreters can join virtually any virtual meeting
Many Deaf people are left out of important communications, including an interpreter is being inclusive to the Deaf person
Providing communication access is part of the ADA, you may be in violation of the law if you do not provide effective communication. The goal is to ensure that communication with people with hearing disabilities is equally effective as communication with people without disabilities
Spoken English is typed by a captionist in real time, captions appear on screen or on a separate streamtext URL
Captionist is off site, access to captions is through a secure internet connection
Individuals needing access may prefer to read what is being said, or aren’t fluent in ASL
CART Captioning is the process of turning the spoken word into captioned text – this could be useful for any participants to make sure they don’t miss any spoken information
Automatic captions are improving overtime but still are only 50-90% accurate. A live captionist averages 96% accuracy
ASLIS brings cultural expertise from 25+ years of working with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals
You can use a single vendor for all your communication access needs
Captions can provide communication access for a wide range of individuals
ASL interpreter and/or captions added on screen to any video project
Great for any video media intended for large audiences/users who may be deaf
Translate Manuals or other important documents from written English into ASL
ASL Video submissions translated into spoken English and/or transcript provided
You have a video recording that you want to make accessible by adding an interpreter on screen
You have a large document that would be better understood by Deaf ASL users if it was signed
Videos can be kept and utilized repeatedly if needed
Special rate for students making video projects in ASL that need to be translated for teachers
Quality translation and quality video production
Scalable to different project sizes and scopes
Feature Deaf signers on screen
Deaf people would be unable to fully understand your content
It’s effective and professional to have custom captions added to your videos, auto captions are insufficient for conveying the full meaning
Deaf Awareness Training: Deaf culture and how to best work with Deaf customers and employees
Cultural training workshops about relevant topics unique to the Deaf community
Continuing education for professional ASL interpreters
Deaf Culture is different than hearing culture. The cultural differences can cause real tension and misunderstanding. Learning about others’ culture will help your team grow!
ASL Interpreter in need of CEUs? Visit our CEU page to find many opportunities
Browse our workshops page to see upcoming webinars
We work with a variety of highly experienced and fun instructors
Workshops are provided on a wide range of topics related to ASL Interpreting and the Deaf community
Your customers/employees will feel valued if you take the time to learn more about their unique and rich culture
Build a space of community and inclusivity for your Deaf employees, eliminate cultural or linguistic misunderstandings
