Encouraging the growth of the interpreting profession throughout the state, by educating the public about the vital role of sign language interpreters, and advocating for communication access for all D/deaf, hard-of-hearing, DeafBlind, deaf-disabled, late-deafened individuals.
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Changes are happening in our legislature impacting all interpreters who live and work in pennsylvania. stay informed. Please note that the content below was created before Governor Shapiro signed SB 1274 on October 31, 2024, becoming the new law titled Act 143. Therefore, the information below references SB 1274 and the potential changes, but they have been signed into law. With the exception of Section 4 (b.1), all changes will become effective in 60 days, or on December 30, 2024.For more information on Act 57 (passed in 2004), click here.For more information on SB 1274, signed into law as Act 143, click here. ACT 57 / SB 1274 Comparison Document Links to view in ASL below: Introduction | Part 1 | Part 2 | Definitions |
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Michelle Andros /// Office of Developmental Programs - Deaf Services // Integrity Interpreting, LLC // Amanda G Landrey // Sorenson VRS // All Hands Interpreting Services, LLC // Joyce Gallagher // Keystone Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services // ASL Services // Deaf-Hearing Interface, LLC // Step-Up Services, LLC // The Pennsylvania State Association of the Deaf (PSAD) // Jessica Marks // Lily Pacheco // ASL Learning Community of Delaware