Healthcare
Hospitals, doctors, medical appointments, assessments and mental health services.
American Sign Language interpreting
The right ASL interpreter for the setting, the people and the time required.
Since 1994, healthcare, social work and legal clients have relied on Able to coordinate professional sign language interpreting with careful attention to qualifications, assignment length and team requirements.
Since 1994Trusted coordination
Onsite or videoPlanned for the setting
One interpreter or a teamRequirements reviewed first
Professional ASL support
Clear communication in sensitive and highly technical settings
ASL interpreting is not a one size fits all service. The right assignment begins with a coordinator who understands the setting, asks the right questions and confirms what the interpreter or team will need to succeed.
Social work and community
Social workers, counselling, community programs, employment and essential services.
Legal
Courts, tribunals, police services, lawyers, mediations and other formal proceedings.
Why planning matters
ASL interpreting requires more than language fluency.
The nature, length and complexity of an assignment can affect the qualifications, preparation and number of interpreters required. Able reviews these factors before the quote or booking is confirmed.
Discuss an ASL requestQualifications for the setting
Where an assignment requires specific certification, clearance or setting experience, your coordinator confirms it before booking.
Assignment demands
Duration, complexity, participant needs, format and preparation materials are reviewed together.
The right team size
Some assignments are best served by more than one interpreter. The requirements are reviewed rather than assumed.
The right questions before confirmation
What your coordinator will review
Good coordination protects the client, the interpreter and the integrity of the conversation.
1Language and communication needsThe signed language and any communication preferences.
2Setting and purposeThe type of appointment, proceeding, meeting or service.
3Date, time and locationStart and end time, onsite location or video platform.
4People and environmentParticipants, room arrangement, visibility and technology.
5PreparationDocuments, terminology, agenda and background materials.
6Qualifications and team needsRequired credentials, relevant experience, breaks and whether a team may be appropriate.
Careful coordination from the start
From request to confirmed ASL assignment
Tell us about the setting
Share the communication needs, purpose, timing, location and participants.
We review the requirements
Your coordinator clarifies qualifications, preparation and whether one interpreter or a team is appropriate.
Receive a clear confirmation
The quote and booking details reflect the requirements established for the assignment.
Plan the assignment with confidence
Start with a coordinator who knows what to ask.
Tell us about the people, setting and timing. We will help define the ASL interpreting requirements before the booking is confirmed.