Home The VDDHH Interpreter Services Program (ISP) includes the following activities:
Maintaining a Directory of Qualified Interpreters
The Directory of Qualified Interpreters and the Directory of Certified Interpreters provide a quick and easy way for anyone to find a qualified freelance sign language interpreter in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Qualified interpreters can opt to be listed on one of the Directories.
Coordinating ASL Interpreter and CART services for Virginia government agencies and courts
For Virginia state and local government agencies: the VDDHH Interpreter Service Agreement is a cooperative agreement that any state agency can join. It provides state agencies with access to verified qualified interpreters at set rates and terms. Local governments can also take advantage of VDDHH coordination services for scheduled appointments and meetings. Interpreters and agencies can sign on to the Agreement at any time.
For Virginia courts: VDDHH maintains a Memorandum of Understanding with the Supreme Court of Virginia which establishes terms for coordination of scheduled sign language interpreter and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) services in the Virginia Court System (not on-demand services). VDDHH cannot coordinate ASL interpreters for Federal court, and does not coordinate foreign spoken language interpreters for the Virginia courts.
VDDHH does not coordinate interpreters for community assignments such as doctor appointments, job interviews with private companies, weddings, funerals, etc. This Guide explains how public entities can find an interpreter on their own. It provides information about the Directory of Qualified Interpreters and about the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA), and other helpful resources.
Providing information about sign language interpreting and effective communication
If you want to know more about the interpreting profession, how to hire an interpreter, how to know if an interpreter is qualified, and other topics related to effective communication between consumers, health care providers, employers, and others, ISP has information and resources available. Email us at isp@vddhh.virginia.gov
State & Local Government Sign Language Interpreter/CART Request Form
(authorized use only)
Virginia Courts Sign Language Interpreter Request Form
(authorized use only)
Directory Release (for Qualified Interpreters)
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FOIA | Web Use | Accessibility
At a minimum, this web site meets Section 508 and at least Level A Conformance to WCAG 1.0. On January 18, 2017, the U.S. Access Board published a final rule as the new standard for website accessibility. The rule requires adherence to the new accessibility standards twelve months from its date of publication. VDDHH is working towards WCAG 2.0 Level AA compliance.
The goals of the VDDHH's accessibility plan are:
