Government ASL Interpreting & Captioning Services
Deaf Services Unlimited provides sign language interpreting and captioning services to federal, state, and local agencies. To get started, complete the request form below.
Government Sign Language Interpreting & CART Captioning Services
DSU provides sign language interpreting and captioning services for the Deaf and hard of hearing, both on-site and online.
Unlike other firms who interpret many languages, our specialization allows us to address the unique communication and cultural aspects of American Sign Language that are not commonly shared by spoken languages.
With extensive experience as a government contractor, DSU has the knowledge to ensure your agency is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as state and local laws. Our General Services Administration (GSA) pricing allows government agencies to be provided with top quality, cost-effective services.
Making connections possible.
Capabilities
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Top quality in-person interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
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Complete coordination of services by our professional staff for all requests, from one-time requests to ongoing appointments to multi-part events
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Nationally certified interpreters and CART writers, locally licensed and available to practice in your area
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Experienced government contractor offering General Services Administration (GSA) pricing
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Top quality Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) captioning services in English and Spanish
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100% compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and pertinent federal, state, and local laws
Trusted by clients across the nation
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Certified Deaf Interpreting (CDI)
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Multilingual interpreting
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Team interpreting
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GSA Schedule
You’re in good hands.
For years, Deaf Services Unlimited has performed sign language interpreting services under contract for different agencies within the Department of Homeland Security through our BPA.
On March 17, 2020, during the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, DSU was contacted by the Contracting Officer’s Representatives managing contracts for one of these agencies, inquiring to see if we were able to offer remote services to any task order that did not previously include that service.
As a pioneer in Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services, DSU helped to set industry standards for its use. By this time, our team had been providing VRI for nearly a decade and were well prepared for the shift to remote work.
Our team transitioned over each of these contracts without a hitch. While many contracts didn’t utilize these services initially, some immediately started scheduling meetings and interviews where our team remotely provided services. VRI allowed zero lapse in services for Deaf and hard of hearing employees at these agencies.
By early Fall 2020, many locations transitioned back into the office full-time. Since then, DSU has provided both onsite and remote accommodations for many different agencies across the United States.
FAQs
Do you provide ASL interpreting and captioning services nationwide for government agencies?
Yes. Deaf Services Unlimited provides nationwide communication access solutions for federal, state, county, municipal, and tribal government agencies. Whether you need on-site ASL interpreters, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), or CART captioning, our team can coordinate services across all 50 states while meeting applicable state licensure requirements.
What types of government assignments can DSU support?
Our interpreters and captioners regularly provide accommodations for employee meetings, public hearings, training sessions, law enforcement, emergency management, court-related proceedings, conferences, community outreach events, and virtual meetings. We tailor every assignment to the communication needs of the Deaf or hard-of-hearing participant.
Does DSU have experience working with government contracts?
Yes. Deaf Services Unlimited has decades of experience serving government agencies and managing communication access under government contracts. Our team understands the unique scheduling, security, documentation, and compliance expectations that come with public sector work, and we proudly offer GSA pricing for eligible agencies. Fill out the short Help Form above to request our GSA schedule.
How far in advance should our agency request interpreting or captioning services?
We recommend submitting requests as early as possible to maximize provider availability, especially for specialized assignments or multi-day events. However, our coordination team also works hard to accommodate urgent requests whenever possible.
Do you provide specialized interpreting services for government agencies?
Yes. In addition to traditional ASL interpreting, DSU can coordinate Certified Deaf Interpreters (CDIs), team interpreting, multilingual interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI), and CART captioning depending on your agency’s needs. Our coordinators carefully match providers based on the setting, subject matter, and communication preferences of the Deaf individual.