Hiring Interpreters
A patient or client has let us know that they need an interpreter...
The first question you think of is "How do I get one?" followed by "How much will that cost?" Thanks to the sticker-shock of many big agencies, the next question is usually regarding the legal requirements of hiring an interpreter. Let our expert staff answer all of your questions and give you a reasonable quote for a qualified and licensed interpreter to provide the best service and protect the langauge needs of your staff and client/patient.
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Quick Facts:
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Interpreters are regulated by skill tests and bound by state licensure rules.
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Different types of settings require different licenses and qualifications - don't settle for LESS than the best!
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Good agencies seek to match the best available interpreters with a consumer's needs.
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Filling a job with a "warm body" is not an acceptable business practice - it doesn't benefit the consumer or the client.
Here's a great publication from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission on Interpreter Licensure - Proficiency Levels for Licensed Sign Language Interpreters.
With our regulated hourly rate and two hour minimum, you get your money's worth in quality service. These industry standard rates allow us to employ some of the best interpreters in the field.
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Paying for a quality interpreter through an agency guarantees you that someone (other than you - you're busy enough!) is checking licensure status and other qualifications for the best service possible. An agency is also able to fill last minute requests and sub out interpreters when the inevitable emergency arises.
By going with an agency that guarantees quality service, like All Hands, you also avoid confusion due to language barriers when dealing with serious matters; especially in the legal, medical, and mental health settings.
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