Our Services
Professional sign language interpreting and accessibility solutions tailored to your needs. Select a service to see the details.
Precision. Accountability. Coordination.
Sign Language Interpreting
Sign language interpreting is a professional practice that requires linguistic precision, contextual judgment, and accountability. We provide interpreting in ASL, BSL, and International Sign for legal, cultural, and institutional settings where accuracy and coordination matter. Our work is grounded in Deaf expertise and real-world practice, ensuring communication is handled with clarity and professionalism across complex environments.
Engaging sign language interpreting services involves decisions that can directly affect outcomes — particularly when clients are unable to assess interpreter quality themselves. Factors such as context, preparation, team composition, and coordination are often overlooked, yet they shape how communication actually functions in practice. We support clients in structuring interpreting services correctly from the outset, helping prevent misalignment, breakdowns, or reputational risk in high-stakes settings.
What We Provide
Conference Interpreting
AIIC-aligned, for international conferences, high-level meetings, political, academic, and global events where multilingual coordination and preparation are non-negotiable.
Deaf Interpreters
Integrated into assignments where linguistic nuance, cultural alignment, and intralingual expertise are essential — deployed where standard models are insufficient.
Legal & Courtroom Interpreting
Courtrooms, depositions, mediations, attorney-client meetings, and law enforcement interactions, delivered by interpreters vetted through the legal system.
Theatrical Interpreting
For theatre productions, live performances, and arts programming, including rehearsal-room collaboration with attention to timing, narrative structure, and performance integrity.
Multilingual Interpreting
Across ASL, BSL, International Sign, and coordinated spoken-language collaboration for political, academic, and institutional contexts.
Team Coordination & Strategy
Strategic coordination of multi-interpreter assignments with attention to vetting, preparation, role clarity, and real-time decision-making.
Content conversion. Not real-time. Precise.
Sign Language Translation
Translation is distinct from interpreting. Where interpreting is real-time and live, translation involves converting existing content — written, spoken, or recorded — into another language with precision, cultural accuracy, and appropriate form. We produce professional ASL, BSL, and International Sign translations for organizations, legal contexts, and media projects.
Each translation is crafted to capture the linguistic and cultural essence of your content, ensuring relevance and accuracy for Deaf audiences. From single documents to large-scale multi-video projects, we bring the same standards of professional accountability to every translation engagement.
What We Provide
Text-to-Sign Translation
Written content — documents, educational materials, legal texts, corporate communications — converted into sign language video.
Sign-to-Text Translation
Sign language video transcribed into written English for legal/court records or general documentation.
Video Translation
Spoken content in existing video — training materials, marketing, educational resources — translated into ASL, BSL, or International Sign.
Certified Legal Translation
Confirmed translation of legal documents, affidavits, and written materials between English and ASL/BSL/IS.
Large-Scale Translation Projects
Multi-document or multi-video projects requiring coordinated production and quality review.
Infrastructure. Strategy. Practice.
Consulting & Expert Witness
Organizations and institutions often need guidance on how to build communication access that actually works — not just what satisfies a checklist. We provide consulting grounded in professional practice and Deaf expertise, for clients designing programs, improving accessibility infrastructure, or advancing interpreting education.
We also provide expert witness services in legal cases involving sign language interpretation, Deaf communication, and language access — grounded in a Ph.D. specializing in Deaf interpreters in court settings, combined with decades of professional interpreting experience.
What We Provide
Accessibility Assessments
Evaluation of websites, events, services, and communication strategies to identify gaps and develop actionable solutions compliant with ADA and UNCRPD standards.
Strategic Accessibility Planning
Long-term planning for organizations building or improving accessibility infrastructure.
Professional Development Consulting
Advising interpreting programs on curriculum design, program evaluation, and alignment with industry standards.
Performing-Arts & Production Consulting
Production communication access, script and story consultation, and actor coaching for organizations employing Deaf actors, designers, and directors.
Expert Witness & Testimony
Analysis and testimony on interpreting standards, Deaf interpreter conduct, and language access rights in legal cases.
Interpreting Quality Review
Independent assessment of interpreting quality in recorded or documented legal proceedings, plus case preparation support.
Specialist Referrals
Connection to qualified experts in adjacent areas — Deaf education, audiology, linguistics, and disability rights.
Practice goals. Real contexts. Measurable results.
Tailored Training
Professional training for interpreters and organizations, built around specific practice goals and field contexts. Sessions are designed around what participants actually need to do differently — delivered in-person or remotely.
Training delivered internationally includes work with international theatre companies (theatre interpreting workshops for Deaf and hearing interpreters), national Deaf organizations and foundations in Asia (Singapore, Korea, and Japan) on International Sign training, state commissions for Deaf and hard of hearing services, and development of the translation-course curriculum for one of the first Deaf interpreter training programs in Canada.
What We Provide
Deaf-Hearing Co-Interpreting
Fostering effective collaboration between Deaf and hearing interpreters for culturally accurate, accountable communication.
Deaf Interpreter Training through International Sign
Specialized programs developing advanced IS skills for international and multicultural contexts.
Theatrical & Musical Interpreting
Including timing, performance structure, and the specific demands of musical interpretation.
Legal Interpreting Specialization
Preparation for the specific demands of courtroom, deposition, and legal proceeding contexts.
Organizational Workshops
Deaf culture, Deaf-Hearing co-working strategies, building inclusive environments for organizations with Deaf professional staff, and current field trends.
Custom Curriculum Development
Designing training programs and curricula for institutions, certification bodies, and professional development organizations.
How It Works
Our Process
Every assignment follows the same intentional sequence — from scoping through delivery.
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Scope the Assignment
We start with understanding your specific needs, context, and goals to provide tailored recommendations.
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Intentional Matching
We carefully select interpreters based on expertise, specialization, and cultural competency for your event.
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Preparation & Delivery
Our interpreters receive materials in advance and conduct research to ensure accurate, contextual interpretation.
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Confirm & Coordinate
We deliver professional, punctual, and culturally sensitive services, followed by quality assurance and feedback.
Where We Work
Sectors & Settings
From local cultural institutions to international forums, our work spans the sectors below.
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Cultural Institutions
Museums, performing arts venues, and arts programming.
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United Nations Agencies
International forums, summits, and global accessibility work.
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Federal & State Courts
Legal proceedings, hearings, and case-related interpretation.
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Government Agencies
Municipal, state, and federal public-sector engagements.
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Educational Institutions
Universities, conferences, and academic programming.
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Global Disability & Access Organizations
Advocacy bodies and accessibility-focused NGOs.
From the Field
In Action
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Apple Store Event
Client Experience
What Clients Say
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Daniel Yong
Singapore SL Interpreter, Singapore Repertory Theatre Workshop
The Theatre Interpreting Workshop was a comprehensive and eye-opening experience. Christopher's extensive background as both an interpreter and a theatre actor brought a unique depth to the training. His engaging and supportive approach made complex concepts accessible, empowering us with practical skills and greater confidence in theatrical interpretation.
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Dyeemah Simmons
Cultural Arts Institution
With Direction has been great to work with. They always provide us with thoughtful interpreters that are preferred by our Deaf educators and audiences. I look forward to organizing many other programs and events with them!
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Rose Bukania
It was pleasant and the services were well received by the clients.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today to discuss your interpretation and accessibility needs.