RID-credentialed ASL interpreters available on-site, via Video Remote Interpreting, and 24/7 on demand. ADA, HIPAA, and Section 1557 compliant — trusted by Fortune 500s, hospitals, courts, and federal agencies since 2007.
In the room, on the screen, or on demand — every mode meets ADA and Section 1557 standards.
A qualified ASL interpreter physically present in your office, hospital, courtroom, or conference. Ideal for high-stakes meetings, medical consultations, legal proceedings, and events that demand full visual and contextual presence.
Live ASL interpreter delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video call. Meets federal requirements for real-time, full-motion video and audio. Perfect for unscheduled needs and remote locations.
Emergency interpreting any time, any day. Whether it's a midnight medical crisis, weekend legal consultation, or holiday business call — Day Translations connects you to a qualified ASL interpreter instantly.
Under ADA Title III and Section 1557, the cost of an ASL interpreter cannot be passed to the Deaf or hard-of-hearing individual. It is the obligation of the covered entity.
A failure to provide effective communication isn’t just a service gap — it’s a federal violation that triggers DOJ investigation, OCR complaints, and remediation orders. ADA.gov · effective communication
ADA & Section 1557 checklist — confirm your organization meets each requirement:
Employers with 15+ employees must provide reasonable accommodations including qualified ASL interpreters for Deaf and hard-of-hearing employees.
State and local government entities must provide auxiliary aids and services for effective communication.
Hospitals, doctors' offices, hotels, retailers, and courts must provide ASL interpreters when needed.
Federally funded programs and healthcare entities must ensure language access including ASL interpreting.
Defines 'qualified interpreter' and VRI requirements for real-time, full-motion video and audio.
The cost of the interpreter cannot be passed to the Deaf or hard-of-hearing individual — it is the covered entity's obligation.
Every Day Translations ASL interpreter holds national credentials from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent state licensure. Specialty assignments are filled by interpreters with documented domain expertise.
The primary RID credential, demonstrating professional knowledge and skills that meet or exceed minimum standards for ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpretation. Requires passage of both knowledge and performance exams.
Learn more about RID NICDeaf or hard-of-hearing interpreters who work in tandem with hearing interpreters. Essential for clients using non-standard ASL, foreign sign languages, or with language deprivation. Brings authentic Deaf-community perspective.
CDI credential detailsLegal interpreting (SC:L), educational interpreting (Ed:K-12), and EIPA ratings. Interpreters with domain expertise in medical, mental health, and technical fields ensure accuracy in specialized terminology.
State-by-state requirementsDay Translations interpreters maintain active credentials through ongoing training, continuing education, and adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
RID Code of Professional ConductHIPAA-compliant interpreting for patient consultations, surgery pre-op, mental health, and hospital rounds.
Certified legal interpreters for depositions, trials, immigration hearings, and legal consultations.
K-12 and higher education interpreting for classes, IEP meetings, and campus events.
Simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for large-scale conferences, seminars, and corporate events.
USCIS-compliant interpreting for visa interviews, naturalization proceedings, and federal meetings.
Executive meetings, negotiations, training sessions, and employee accommodations.
ER triage at 2 a.m. Federal court at 9 a.m. Board negotiation at noon. The right interpreter, in the right modality, at the right time — every time.
Live ASL interpreter on screen in under one minute, 24/7.
Background-checked, NDA-bound, RID-credentialed network.
Tandem language pairs for international Deaf communities.
Founded 2007 — the longest tenure of any major U.S. ASL provider.
VRI requests connect to a live interpreter within 60 seconds, 24/7. On-site interpreters can typically be scheduled within 24 hours in most U.S. markets, with longer notice recommended for specialized assignments such as legal proceedings or technical conferences.
Industry rates typically range from $75–$150 per hour with a 2-hour minimum for on-site assignments. Team interpreting (two interpreters) is standard for assignments longer than one hour. VRI is billed per minute. Day Translations provides free customized quotes within 15 minutes.
Yes. We team CDIs with hearing interpreters for assignments involving non-standard ASL, foreign sign languages, language deprivation, or high-stakes situations such as legal proceedings and mental health evaluations.
Yes. All Day Translations ASL interpreters hold RID NIC, CDI, or equivalent state licensure. Specialty assignments are filled by interpreters with documented domain expertise and, where required, RID SC:L or comparable specialty credentials.
On-site places an interpreter physically in the room, preferred for high-stakes, lengthy, or emotionally complex encounters. VRI connects you to a live interpreter via secure video, ideal for unscheduled needs and remote locations. Both meet ADA requirements when correctly selected.
In many cases, yes. Title I (employers 15+), Title II (government), and Title III (public accommodations) of the ADA require providing qualified ASL interpreters for effective communication. Section 504 and Section 1557 extend requirements to federally funded programs and healthcare entities.
Get a free customized quote for ASL interpreting in 15 minutes or less. Available 24/7 for urgent on-site, VRI, and on-demand requests.
