Interpreting Services
Provided by: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
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- American Sign Language Services (2 locations)
- Children Communicating, Connecting and in Community
- Community Services (2 locations)
- Computerized Note-taking Services (2 locations)
- Discount Hearing Aid Battery Program (2 locations)
- Early Childhood and Family Support (2 locations)
- Interpreting Services (2 locations)
- Vocational Assistance (2 locations)
Service Description
Provides American Sign Language (ASL) / English interpreting services in a variety of settings to facilitate deaf/non-deaf interaction. Settings may include but are not limited to:
- Court
- Counselling
- Doctor’s appointments
- Job interviews
- Staff meetings
- Lawyers appointments
- Youth groups
- Weddings and funerals.
Emergency interpreting services are available after hours for medical and police emergencies only.
Eligibility
Deaf and hard-of-hearing persons.
Application Process
Two weeks notice is ideal if you require an interpreter on a specific date and time, however they will do their best to accommodate with less notice.
Interpreting assignments longer than 1.5 hours will be assessed to determine how many interpreters will be required in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
To book interpreting services please provide the following:
- date
- time and duration
- location address
- nature of the assignment
- full name(s) and contact information for confirmation
- full billing address, if applicable
Fees
Rates are $60.00 per hour for interpreters (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) with a 1.5 hour minimum. After regular business hours and holidays are $70.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum.
Mileage is $0.42 per kilometer and travel time is compensated the same as our hourly rates.
Fax: 306-665-7746
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6575
Business Line: 306-665-6575
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Coverage Area
Regina, Sasktoon
Languages Offered
English, American Sign Language
SDHHS Regina
- American Sign Language Services (2 locations)
- Community Services (2 locations)
- Computerized Note-taking Services (2 locations)
- Discount Hearing Aid Battery Program (2 locations)
- Early Childhood and Family Support (2 locations)
- Interpreting Services (2 locations)
- Vocational Assistance (2 locations)
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SDHHS Regina
2343 Broad Street
Regina SK S4P 1Y9 -
SDHHS Saskatoon
511 1st Avenue North
Unit 3
Saskatoon SK S7K 1X5
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one)
Emergency : 306-514-7644
Text/Voice/Hotline
Emergency: sdhhs911
Skype
Facetime: sdhhsapple2@icloud.ca
Fax: 306-757-3252
TTY: 306-352-3323
Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6575
Business Line: 306-352-3323
Website
Email
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