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Interpreting Services

Provided by: Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

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Service Description

Provides American Sign Language (ASL) / English interpreting services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between people who use spoke English and d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals who use American Sign Language. Settings may include but are not limited to:

  • Court
  • Counselling
  • Doctor’s appointments
  • Funerals
  • Job interviews
  • Lawyers appointments
  • Performances
  • Staff meetings
  • Weddings
  • Workshops/Training
  • Youth groups

Emergency interpreting services are available after hours for medical and police emergencies only.

Eligibility

d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons or those providing service to those who are d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

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. There is a 24 hour notice of cancellation policy.

Emergency phone, text or FaceTime: 306-514-7644

For after hours when being questioned, arrested, or charged by the police; 911 calls; emergency health issues at the hospital Emergency Department

Emergency Skype Address: sdhhs911

For after hours when being questioned, arrested, or charged by the police; 911 calls; emergency health issues at the hospital Emergency Department

Fax: 306-665-7746

Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6575

Business Line: 306-665-6575

Service Website

www.sdhhs.com/2020/12/02/interpreting/

Facebook

www.facebook.com/SDHHSinc

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Instagram

www.instagram.com/sdhhsinc/?hl=en

Email

saskatoon@sdhhs.com

Coverage Area

Regina, Sasktoon

Languages Offered

American Sign Language, English

SDHHS Saskatoon

Address

511 1st Avenue North
Unit 3
Saskatoon SK  S7K 1X5

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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)

Skype: saskatoonsdhhs

Facetime: sdhhsapple@icloud.com

Text: 306-229-2010

Fax: 306-665-7746

TTY: 306-665-6575

Toll-Free: 1-800-667-6575

Business Line: 306-665-6575

Saskatoon

Website

www.sdhhs.com

Email

saskatoon@sdhhs.com

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