Finding an interpreter • Interpreter referral agency • Independent contract interpreters • Emergency interpreters • Minnesota Supreme Court Interpreter Roster

What you need to know
Interpreter fees	Certification	Tips for working with interpreters
Federal and state law on interpreting	Grievance against an interpreter	MA Provider Manual
Legal Model Policy	Medical Model Policy	Standard Practice Papers

Alternative communication accessibility options

CART services: Spoken English produced real time in a written format

Cued language transliteration: A visual system pairing mouthshapes and handshapes to distinguish spoken consonant and vowel phonemes.

Occupational communication specialist: Job coaches fluent in sign language for deaf and hard of hearing employees

Support service provider: Professional, personal assistance for DeafBlind consumers

Resources • For working interpreters: Information on interpreter trends, certification, etc • Consent form to publish contact information on the DHS website (PDF): For certified sign language interpreters interested in posting your information on our site, please complete this form. • For student interpreters: Minnesota colleges, programs, and opportunities for students • Please contact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division regional office nearest you if you would like more information. • To learn more about Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division.