Business Details
20 Years
experience
Professional Sign Language Interpreting Services in Allentown, PA
Words For The Eyes has been coordinating professional sign language interpreting services in Pennsylvania since 2006. Founded by Mark and Heidi Hartley, a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of combined experience in the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community, we prioritize long-term client relationships and act as communication allies. Our approach involves analyzing our network of interpreters to carefully select professionals based on credentials, experience, client preferences, and proximity to job locations. We specialize in American Sign Language (ASL), signed transliteration, oral transliteration, and tactile sign language services, ensuring effective communication access for diverse needs.Our commitment to quality extends to accommodating individuals with vision impairments through specialized adjustments. While we are not accepting new clients at this time, our focus remains on simplifying the interpreter contracting process for existing clients through personalized support and adherence to relevant interpreting laws.
Services
American Sign Language
Signed Transliteration
Oral Transliteration
Tactile Sign Language
Communication Access Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community engagement.
- Our interpreters are selected based on credentials, experience, and client preferences.
- We specialize in accommodating vision-impaired individuals through tailored adjustments.
- Our team adheres to relevant interpreting laws and prioritizes legal compliance.
- We maintain a network of skilled interpreters for diverse communication needs.
Services
American Sign Language
We provide American Sign Language interpretation between spoken English and ASL. Our interpreters ensure accurate communication for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals in various settings. Services include both directional interpretation and cultural mediation.
Signed Transliteration
Our signed transliteration services convert spoken English into English-based signing systems. This supports individuals who prefer structured visual communication aligned with English syntax and vocabulary.
Oral Transliteration
Oral transliteration combines silent speechreading with gestures to enhance communication. We assist individuals who rely on visual speech cues through precise mouth movements and contextual gestures.
Tactile Sign Language
Tactile sign language services enable communication for DeafBlind individuals through hand-on-hand signing. Our interpreters transmit messages via tactile signals and convert signed input into spoken English.
People
Mark Hartley
Co-Founder
With over 30 years of experience in the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community, Mark Hartley co-founded Words For The Eyes to improve communication access through professional interpreting services.
Heidi Hartley
Co-Founder
Heidi Hartley brings extensive expertise from her 30+ years working with the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing community. As co-founder, she focuses on interpreter selection and client relationship management.
Questions
What types of interpreting services do you offer?
We provide American Sign Language (ASL), signed transliteration, oral transliteration, and tactile sign language services for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
How far in advance should I request an interpreter?
We recommend submitting requests at least two weeks before your scheduled event to ensure proper interpreter placement.
Do you serve clients outside Pennsylvania?
Our primary service area is Pennsylvania, though we may accommodate nearby regions based on interpreter availability and client needs.
Are your interpreters certified?
Yes, we prioritize certified interpreters with relevant credentials and experience matching each client's specific communication requirements.
Can you accommodate vision-impaired individuals?
Our interpreters make specialized adjustments for tactile communication and field-of-vision needs to support DeafBlind consumers effectively.