Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my business required to provide an interpreter and who is required to pay for it?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits businesses from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This means that businesses (regardless of profit or non-profit status) must provide equal access to all services and events. Often, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals need a sign language interpreter to have equal access to communication. Businesses are required to provide a sign language interpreter at their own expense.
Why is my business required to provide an interpreter and who is required to pay for it?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits businesses from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This means that businesses (regardless of profit or non-profit status) must provide equal access to all services and events. Often, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals need a sign language interpreter to have equal access to communication. Businesses are required to provide a sign language interpreter at their own expense.
Why is my business required to provide an interpreter and who is required to pay for it?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits businesses from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. This means that businesses (regardless of profit or non-profit status) must provide equal access to all services and events. Often, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals need a sign language interpreter to have equal access to communication. Businesses are required to provide a sign language interpreter at their own expense.
How many interpreters do I need?
How many interpreters do I need?
How many interpreters do I need?
How much notice do we need to request an interpreter?
How much notice do we need to request an interpreter?
How much notice do we need to request an interpreter?
Can I use a family member as an interpreter?
Can I use a family member as an interpreter?
Can I use a family member as an interpreter?
What is a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and when would I need one?
What is a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and when would I need one?
What is a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) and when would I need one?
What if the Deaf/HOH person is requesting a specific interpreter?
What if the Deaf/HOH person is requesting a specific interpreter?
What if the Deaf/HOH person is requesting a specific interpreter?
Why is there a two-hour minimum?
Why is there a two-hour minimum?
Why is there a two-hour minimum?
What if this is a reoccurring or regular request?
What if this is a reoccurring or regular request?
What if this is a reoccurring or regular request?
How much does a sign language interpreter cost?
How much does a sign language interpreter cost?
How much does a sign language interpreter cost?
How is confidential information handled with an interpreter?
How is confidential information handled with an interpreter?
How is confidential information handled with an interpreter?
Can interpreters work remotely?
Can interpreters work remotely?
Can interpreters work remotely?
What is your cancellation policy?
What is your cancellation policy?
What is your cancellation policy?
Associated Interpreters for the Deaf