Business Details
ASL Interpreter Certification & Professional Development
We are the national certifying body for American Sign Language interpreters, dedicated to advancing the interpreting profession through rigorous certification standards and ongoing professional development. Our organization fosters ethical practices and accountability while advocating for qualified interpreters in diverse settings where Deaf communities are impacted. We maintain a comprehensive registry to verify interpreter credentials and connect clients with certified professionals. Through our Ethical Practices System, we provide structured grievance resolution for unresolved disputes.Our members benefit from continuing education opportunities, insurance programs, and advocacy resources that support career growth and industry excellence. We collaborate with testing organizations like CASLI to ensure baseline quality standards for sign language interpreting services. Our mission drives us to empower interpreters and uphold integrity in all aspects of the profession.
Services
ASL Interpreter Certification
Professional Development
Ethical Violation Handling
Interpreter Registry
Testing Standards
Highlights and features
- We are the nationally recognized certifying body for ASL interpreters
- Our Ethical Practices System ensures professional accountability
- We require ongoing professional development for certified members
- We maintain a verified registry of qualified interpreters
- We collaborate with testing organizations to ensure service quality
Services
ASL Interpreter Certification
We provide nationally recognized certification for American Sign Language interpreters through standardized testing and professional evaluation. Our certification process verifies linguistic proficiency, ethical understanding, and practical interpreting skills. Certified professionals gain access to career development resources and inclusion in our verified interpreter registry.
Professional Development
Our members participate in ongoing professional development programs to maintain certification standards. We offer continuing education opportunities through approved sponsors and collaborative programs that enhance interpreting skills and industry knowledge. These requirements ensure interpreters stay current with evolving language practices and ethical guidelines.
Ethical Violation Handling
We administer the Ethical Practices System for resolving disputes involving certified interpreters. This multi-level process provides structured mediation when personal resolution attempts fail. Our system upholds professional standards while protecting both clients and interpreters through fair and transparent procedures.
Interpreter Registry
Our searchable registry connects clients with certified ASL interpreters nationwide. Users can verify interpreter credentials, check certification status, and find qualified professionals for various settings. The registry supports both freelance interpreters and organizations seeking reliable language access services.
Testing Standards
We collaborate with testing organizations like CASLI to establish baseline quality standards for sign language interpreting. Our certification exams measure core competencies and ethical understanding. These standards ensure consistent service quality across different testing platforms and geographic regions.
Questions
How do I find a certified ASL interpreter?
Use our online registry to search for certified interpreters by location, specialty, or certification type. The registry provides contact information and verification of current certification status.
What certification options are available?
We offer multiple certification pathways including standard testing through CASLI and alternative programs for specialized interpreting contexts. Details are available in our certification section.
How do interpreters maintain certification?
Certified members must complete professional development activities and adhere to our ethical guidelines. We track continuing education units through approved sponsors and reporting systems.
What happens with ethical violations?
Our Ethical Practices System handles unresolved disputes through structured mediation and review processes. This ensures accountability while protecting both clients and interpreters.
Are there member benefits?
Members receive access to professional development resources, insurance programs, publications, and advocacy support. We also provide networking opportunities through affiliate chapters.
