This site is the product of a community based effort to increase access to language interpreter and translator services for providers serving limited English speaking individuals within the community. The information in this directory is provided by the interpreters themselves. We make no claim, expressed or implied, as to the performance of the interpreters and/or qualifications. We respect the privacy of our interpreters and share only the information given to us and we do not verify this information.

Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

A regional outreach program serving students with vision and/or hearing loss, birth through high school. Consultative & direct services for families and school district personnel. Residential classes are offered in Gooding for students K-12.

Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

A regional outreach program serving students with vision and/or hearing loss, birth through 26 years of age. Consultative & direct services for families and school district personnel. Residential classes are offered in Gooding for students K-12.

NIC students with disabilites

Available services for students with disabilites: note takers/scribes, interpreters for Deaf, Braille, audio books/tests, referral services, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, extended time for tests & accessible facilities - eligible for services: a person with a physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; is perceived to have such an impairment, or has a record of such an impairment

Myriam Oppenheim interprets for Court, Medical, and Social Services needs in Spanish, French, and German. She has specific training for Court and Medical, and Social Services.

Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

A regional outreach program serving students with vision and/or hearing loss, birth through high school. Consultative & direct services for families and school district personnel. Residential classes are offered in Gooding for students K-12.

Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

A regional outreach program serving students with vision and/or hearing loss, birth through high school. Consultative & direct services for families and school district personnel. Residential classes are offered in Gooding for students K-12.

For additional information go to website.

The Council serves as an advocate for all Idahoans who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Council provides direct services and is involved in public and private sector programs and policies as they relate to persons with hearing impairments. The Council's goal is to improve the quality of life for Idahoans who are deaf or hard of hearing by providing services such as newsletters, brochures, workshops on communication access, information and referral, advocacy, assistive device demonstration centers and workshops, and by coordinating and advocating for increases in services and access to services provided by other agencies. The Council serves as a resource for other state agencies regarding the needs of persons with hearing impairments and how to meet those needs.

The Council provides demonstration and loan of assistive devices for people who are deaf or hard of hearing through demonstration centers throughout Idaho. There are 7 centers located in Moscow, Boise, Twin Falls, Idaho State University, Caldwell, Coeur D'Alene and Idaho Falls. The Council has a small grant program administered by United Cerebral Palsy to help people purchase assistive devices. Application can be made at the demonstration and loan centers.

Numerous brochures are available from the Council on the requirements of the ADA Act for public and private agencies to provide reasonable accommodations and communication access for Idahoans who are deaf or hard of hearing; a statewide directory of sign language and oral interpreters; Help and Hope, a Resource Guide for Parents of a Child with a Hearing Loss; Opportunity, a newsletter published quarterly.

Find a sign language interpreter, go online to: http://www.cdhh.idaho.gov/interpreting_services.htm

TRS Provider: Hamilton Telecommunications
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) allows people who have
a hearing loss or speech disability to communicate over the telephone with standard
telephone users. Individuals with hearing or speech difficulties use the Internet or a
Text Telephone (TTY) or other assistive telecommunications device to call a
relay center. A Communication Assistant answers the call and
then places another call to the telephone number the person wishes to reach. The
Communication Assistant then translates and relays conversations confidentially by
converting voice information to typed communication and reading aloud typed
messages to hearing persons.

Idaho Relay Service:

Hamilton Relay provides telecommunications relay services for the state of Idaho including TTY, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Visually Assisted Speech-to-Speech (VA STS), Spanish and CapTel®.

When you connect with Idaho Relay, a Communication Assistant (CA) will connect on the phone with you. Simply give the CA the number you wish to call and your call will be processed promptly, professionally and accurately. 

Contact for specific information.

Independent Living Center - provides advocacy, peer counseling, information and referral, independent living skills and personal assistance in the home.

Contact for specific information.

The Disability Action Center provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills training to people with disabilities and the community. Personal assistant services in the home are also available.

Information available on:
ADA, fair housing, access issues/discrimination, Independent living issues, transportation, personal assistants, sign language interpreters, community services, coping strategies, Social Security, vocational rehabilitation, Medicare and Medicaid, and assistive technology for people with hearing impairment.

Personal Assistance services in the Home are available.

Contact for specific information.

The Disability Action Center provides advocacy, information and referral, peer support and independent living skills training to people with disabilities and the community.

Information available on:
ADA, fair housing, access issues/discrimination, Independent living issues, transportation, personal assistants, sign language interpreters, community services, coping strategies, Social Security, vocational rehab, Medicare and Medicaid, and assistive technology for people with hearing impairments.

*1 month free loans- devices that amplify sound and improve understanding of speech for: telephone, personal conversations, television, and speakers at meetings. After 1 month clients may apply for a grant.

Contact for eligibility.

La Posada has been providing services to the Hispanic Community since 1993 and is an outgrowth of Sr. RoseMary Boessen's 12 years of ministry to this population in Twin Falls, ID. La Posada assists immigrants with Immigration applications, translation of documents, and social services.

Low income tax clinic open year round.

Deaf and hard of hearing individuals

Provide a “green” way of providing Sign Language interpreting. All that is required is a computer/webcam, access to high speed internet and to download free webconferencing software. The hearing employer, doctor, counselor, school etc., pays for the service to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

computer/webcam based service

Provides searchable online tools to identify RID certified interpreters, RID members, interpreter training programs, interpreter agencies or professional development opportunities.

No cost to individuals who are hard-of-hearing and have medically recognized hearing loss, whose hearing loss inhibits their phone use.

Offers phone caption services and help to get a caption phone at no cost. FCC certified.

Though you pay for your broadband and telephone service, ClearCaptions products and services are free as a relay cost through Title IV of the ADA.

Provides video relay services and phone call captioning products for individuals and businesses.

Services Include:

• Interpretation/Translation
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Video Relay Services
• Captioned Call Solutions

Offers services 24/7/365 in over 350 languages.

Offers interpretation services on-site (Utah, Washington, Connecticut), over the phone, or for video conferences. Also offers document translation. Interpretation and translation available for specialized industries, including medical and legal.

Provides on-demand interpretation and translation services in 240 languages via phone or video. Services are available 24 hours a day.

Provides medical translation services in more than 120 languages and 950+ language pairs and is available 24/7 via email, phone or chat.