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VIDEO REMOTE INTERPRETING (VRI OR VSLI)

Accommodating the Deaf Community and complying with ADA and HIPAA regulations is essential, but can be prohibitively expensive and difficult to manage in many situations. Video Sign Language Interpreting (VSLI) is a practical solution that can save money over traditional interpreting methods, eliminating the need for costly minimums, processing fees and travel charges while enabling businesses, healthcare professionals, government agencies and educational institutions to access qualified and experienced interpreters at a moment's notice.

Benefits of Video Remote Sign Language Interpreting

  • Access to Sign Language Interpreters in situations with an immediate and/or emergency need;
  • Makes Sign Language Interpreting possible in rural and remote areas;
  • Enables quick access to Sign Language Interpreters for conducting triage and intake paperwork;
  • Easy to use and cost effective with no requirements for pre-schduling of appointments;
  • Industry changing lowest cost per minute with plans tailored to your specific needs;
  • Immediate, efficient and low-cost alternative to on-site interpreters when one is not available;
  • Ideal for pharmacy's, medical practices, law offices, retail stores and most business environments where emergency situations, unplanned meetings or walk-in clients arise;
  • Seamless access for Doctor's rounds, routine exams, follow-up appointments and admissions paperwork;


HISTORY OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING

Depending on the stage in life that a person lost their hearing, and the educational opportunities that were available to them at the time, there can be numerous methods used for communication. Access to a qualified interpreter that is skilled in identifying the different communication styles and possessing the ability to change styles accordingly can mean the difference between complete understanding and misrepresentation of intent.

Deaf, Blind, and hard of hearing individuals use a multitude of methods, styles, and languages to communicate. Understanding these differences and being able to communicate effectively with your client and customers requires the type of in-depth knowledge provided by the experienced professionals at Sign For Life Interpreting.

(ASL) American Sign Language

American Sign Language (ASL) is the predominate language used by deaf and hard of hearing individuals throughout the United States. ASL uses the whole body to communicate concepts which are signed in three dimensional space to convey meaning about a large variety of subjects in unlimited contexts. ASL has its own sentence structure, grammar and other linguistic principles which are totally independent of English.

Pidgin Signed English

Due to it's lack of formal rules and structure, Pidgin Signed English (PSE) is not considered a "true language". Rather it is viewed by linguistics experts as a way to bridge the gap between native ASL signers and English speakers. With its mix of ASL rules and English grammar PSE can be used differently by each individual depending on their knowledge of English and of American Sign Language.

Signed Exact English

Signed Exact English (SEE) is a form of communication where signs are used in exact English word order. It is typically used to teach English to deaf individuals. Often deaf children use this form of communication with hearing parents who are not fluent in sign language.
Sign Language Interpreting and Translating Services for Deaf, Deaf-Blind and hard of hearing serving the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area including Tacoma, Longview, Kelso, Woodland, Camas, and Washougal Washington and Gresham, Troutdale, Salem and Eugene Oregon. When professional interpreting is needed we have the Deaf interpreters available to service your Deaf client needs.
SERVICES PROVIDED

We are pleased to offer the following solutions to meet your Sign Language Interpreting needs:
  • On Site Interpreting;
  • On Demand Interpreting;
  • Video Remote Interpreting;
  • Emergency Interpreting;
  • On Call Interpreting;


Video Remote Sign Language Interpreting
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