Thank you for choosing Jessica Harris Interpreting Services, Inc. to provide professional sign language interpreting services for your business. You've made the right choice to work with a Professional Interpreter. This shows commitment to quality service.
An understanding that writing back and forth or using a signer with no credentials can lead to miscommunication, conflict of interest, serious liability, confidentiality issues, and loss of precious time.We dedicated an entire page to answer your questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
An understanding that writing back and forth or using a signer with no credentials can lead to miscommunication, conflict of interest, serious liability, confidentiality issues, and loss of precious time.We dedicated an entire page to answer your questions regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Call 727-271-0160 to inform us if you have submitted a Same Day/Next Day Request so we can be sure it is received and prioritized as needed. We will email back an Interpreter Confirmation. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please call. Reason for Appointment: (Be Specific: Type of Surgery, Purpose of Meeting, Reason for Dr. Appt., Name of training, etc.)
Interpreting is a complex process requiring native-like fluency in at least two languages (American Sign Language and Spoken English) to bridge the communication gap. The interpreter must understand the meaning of the message being communicated in one language and determine how to convey that meaning in the other language.
Do get the deaf person's attention before you begin to speak, and don't start speaking without it. It is perfectly acceptable to tap a person lightly on the shoulder or arm or to wave a hand or small piece of paper gently in the person's direction to attract his or her attention. Do have pencil and paper for simple English questions, and use visual aids as necessary until your interpreter arrives. The average deaf person reads English below a 4th grade reading level as English most likely is not their first language.
To view full version of video go to the ADA Business Connection Ten Small Business Mistakes. This thirteen-minute video identifies common mistakes that small businesses make when trying to comply with the ADA and addresses the importance and value of doing business with 50 million people with disabilities.
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