Coordinates and refers qualified interpreters and computer assisted real-time translation (CART) aka captioning for the deaf and hard of hearing for the state agencies and the court system. The interpreter services program also publishes a Directory of Qualified Interpreters. The Directory includes contact information for interpreters in Virginia who meet the definition of a qualified interpreter. VDDHH distributes the Directory to consumers and service providers to assist in securing qualified interpreters for various assignments. A hard copy of this Directory can be obtained by contacting our agency via email or by phone or downloading a copy from our website.

Maintains registry for American Sign Language interpreters for the deaf.

Offers publications regarding the development and practices of interpreters for the deaf.

Provides certification through National Interpreter Certification (NIC), training through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP), and self-regulation using the Ethical Practices System (EPS). Also provides support services for practicing and student sign language interpreters.

APS provides spoken and ASL interpreting services for families, students, and staff. Arlington Public Schools provides written language translation services for families who speak a language other than English on an as-needed basis