DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
SERVICES
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Address:
1810 Oregon Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact:
717.397.4741 V/TTY
717.291.1830 FAX
717.509.1769 TTY MSG ONLY
717.509.1769 VP (Sorenson)
CONTACT US!
Students and Interpreters:
learn about RID, NAD, NIC Interpreter Certification.
Recently the RID and NAD testing programs have merged into the NIC (National Interpreter Certification) |
Interpreting Page:
"Aiming for translation excellence on every assignment."
I'm interested in interpreting for DHHS.
A sign language interpreter is a professional who exhibits fluency in both sign language and at least one spoken language (e.g. English or Spanish). In the United States, these two languages are typically American Sign Language (ASL) and English, respectively.
The interpreter is responsible for interpreting between two or more persons, at least one of which is deaf. The interpreter adheres to a nationally established code of ethics. The Code of Ethics requires the interpreter to convey the intended content, spirit and tone of the message without editorializing. The interpreter must remain neutral and maintain client confidentiality at all times.
DHHS of Lancaster County offers licensed, certified interpreters for hire. Our Staff and additional freelance interpreters have been used for:
* Classroom instruction at all grade levels (including colleges),
* Conferences and workshops,
* Confidential personal meetings,
* Deaf/Blind clients,
* Graduations, weddings, and funerals,
* Job coaching,
* Lectures and presentations,
* Legal proceedings,
* Medical emergencies,
* Police actions,
* Private counseling sessions,
* Routine medical appointments,
* Routine religious services,
* Theatre, musicals, operas
* Vocational rehabilitation,
* Work meetings at places of employment, company picnics, annual dinners,and many, many more.
ACT 57
Everyone who uses our services needs to understand the new interpreter law. The new law says we cannot send a non-registered (non-certified) interpreter UNLESS the deaf person asks for that interpreter.
If you are deaf and want to use an interpreter who is not registered with the state be sure to tell your employer, your doctor, your dentist...etc. Unless they tell us you want a certain interpreter we must use only registered interpreters.
This law is new and many interpreters are not yet fully certified. You must be fully certified to be registered with the state. We are interested in showing you the process for certification and registration. DHHS has committed itself to abide by ACT 57
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