Industries We Serve

Organizations across many industries rely on clear, accessible communication. The Sign Language Company provides professional interpreting services tailored to the unique needs of each environment.

Business

Team Interpreting for Meetings, Conferences and Corporate Training

Team interpreting involves two or more sign language interpreters working together to support effective communication in professional environments. The decision to use a team rather than a single interpreter depends on factors such as the length or complexity of the assignment, the needs of participants, and the dynamics of the setting.

Through team interpreting, communication remains accurate while allowing interpreters to maintain the level of concentration required for high-quality interpretation.

Interpreting teams are commonly used in conferences, lectures, workshops, staff meetings, employee orientations, post-secondary education, hearings, and performing arts settings. One interpreter actively interprets while the second monitors accuracy and provides support, alternating roles when appropriate.

Education

Interpreting for Educational Environments

Professional interpreting is a specialized field that requires extensive training, certification, and ongoing professional development. Simply knowing sign language does not qualify someone to serve as a professional interpreter.

Educational interpreters facilitate communication between deaf students, teachers, service providers, and peers. They are an important part of the educational team and support accessible learning environments.

For more than 25 years, The Sign Language Company has provided interpreters for K-12 schools, community colleges, state universities, technical colleges, law schools, medical schools, and fine arts academies.

Educational interpreters may work in classrooms, lectures, assemblies, counseling sessions, field trips, and extracurricular activities.

Entertainment

Interpreting for Film, Television and Live Productions

The entertainment industry relies on clear communication among creative teams working in fast-paced production environments. The Sign Language Company provides interpreters and consultants who understand both sign language and the unique dynamics of the industry.

For more than 25 years we have supported film, television, and theatrical productions. Our professionals understand industry terminology, production schedules, and the reality that time on set is critical.

Services include behind-the-camera interpreters, sign language tutors for actors, technical advisors for scripts and cultural accuracy, on-camera interpreters, and interpreters for live stage performances and events.

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Event

Interpreting for Public and Private Events

When a Sign Language, Tactile, Low-Vision, or Oral Interpreter is required, The Sign Language Company provides highly qualified professionals ready to support communication in any setting. Our experienced interpreters are carefully matched to the needs of each event to ensure accessibility, clarity, and professionalism for all participants.

Whether interpreting services are arranged in advance for general access or requested by an individual participant, our team is prepared to respond with reliability and expertise.

We are committed to making communication accessible and seamless, allowing everyone to fully participate and engage in the moment.

Our interpreting services are frequently provided for a wide range of events and occasions, including: Weddings, Funerals, Graduations, Speeches, Conferences, Parties, Political and Social Rallies, Parades, Religious Services and Ceremonies.

Government

Interpreting for Public Access and Government Events

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that individuals with disabilities have equal access to public meetings, programs, and services. Government agencies often provide sign language interpreters to ensure accessibility during public events.

The Sign Language Company provides experienced interpreters for political debates, public forums, speeches, and government meetings where accessibility accommodations are required.

Our interpreters understand legal accessibility requirements at local, state, and federal levels. They have assisted local government offices, the Governor’s Committee in California, U.S. Presidents, and world leaders.

Our Platinum Service can accommodate assignments requiring passports, background checks, or security clearances.

Legal

Interpreting for Legal Proceedings

Deaf individuals have a legal right to qualified interpreters. Legal interpreting requires specialized training to ensure that deaf participants can fully understand and participate in legal proceedings.

Legal interpreting services may include courtroom hearings, attorney-client conferences, law enforcement investigations, depositions, witness interviews, real estate settlements, court-ordered treatment programs, and administrative or legislative hearings.

Legal interpreters follow the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and must meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires interpreters who can interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially.

Because of the complexity of legal proceedings, two interpreters are often assigned and may alternate roles to ensure accuracy and communication clarity.

Medical & Dental

Interpreting for Healthcare Communication

Healthcare providers are required by law to ensure effective communication with patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require equal access to services provided by hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.

Sign language interpreters are often necessary when important medical information must be communicated clearly. This may include taking medical histories, providing diagnoses, explaining treatment plans, discussing medications, patient counseling, discharge instructions, and emergency admissions.

Healthcare providers arrange and pay for interpreting services. These expenses may be tax deductible.

Tax information:
https://www.ada.gov/archive/taxpack.pdf

Disabled Access Credit Tax Form:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f8826.pdf