Interpretation and Translation Services

Individuals who convert written language text or oral language statements into another language or facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear by converting between spoken communication and sign language. (AIRS Interpreters/Translators YO-1550.3400)

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ID (14)

Boise (3)

Coeur D Alene (1)

Dalton Gardens (1)

Gooding (1)

Lewiston (2)

Meridian (2)

Moscow (1)

Pocatello (1)

Post Falls (1)

Twin Falls (1)

Nationwide (5)

WA (1)

Spokane (1)

ID

Boise, ID

BoiseInterpreters.com

Boise, ID 83702

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www.boiseinterpreters.com

Address: Boise, ID 83702

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URL: http://www.boiseinterpreters.com

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing, Council for the - DHW Admin, Health & Welfare, Division Family & Community Services

1720 Westgate Dr
Suite A2
Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-334-0879

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www.cdhh.idaho.gov

Organization Name: Health & Welfare, Division Family & Community Services

Address: 1720 Westgate Dr
Suite A2
Boise, ID 83704

Phone: 208-334-0879

Fax: 208-334-0952

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URL: http://www.cdhh.idaho.gov

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

Services Provided: 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

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Tip Sheet: 3 Digit Phone Numbers

Boise, ID

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www.211.idaho.gov

Address: Boise, ID

Toll Free Phone: 800-373-3411

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URL: http://www.211.idaho.gov

Eligibility: Contact for specific information.

Services Provided: Online Resource: DO NOT MAIL:
3 digit numbers, sometimes referred to as "N11" numbers, are phone numbers designated by the FCC for various community service organizations. Here is a list of 3 digit numbers and their function in Idaho.

2-1-1 Idaho CareLine Referral service for non-emergency community health and human resources in Idaho.

3-1-1 Reserved for non-emergency law enforcement use.
Note: This number is not currently activated in Idaho.

4-1-1 Telephone directory assistance.
Note: Charges may apply for the call.

5-1-1 Travel Information and Road Conditions.

6-1-1 Electric Lightwave Service Center
For telephone repair or pay phone repair

7-1-1 Idaho Telecommunications Relay Service 1-800-368-6185
For the hearing impaired

8-1-1 Dig-Line Protection Utility Service of Idaho.
For location of underground utilities prior to digging.

9-1-1 Emergency assistance.

Some 3 digit numbers may not work on some phone service providers' network. Please contact your phone service provider if you have problems reaching any of the above 3 digit numbers.

3 digit number functions may vary depending upon what state you dial from.
You can contact the 2-1-1 Idaho Careline for information hotline numbers for your state. By phone: 1-800-926-2588
Online: www.idahocareline.org Keyword: "800 Other State Hotlines"

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	6/1/2013

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Coeur D Alene, ID

Center for Educational Access, North Idaho College

1000 W Garden Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
Phone: 208-665-4520

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www.nic.edu

Organization Name: North Idaho College

Address: 1000 W Garden Ave
Coeur D Alene, ID 83814

Phone: 208-665-4520

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URL: http://www.nic.edu

Eligibility: NIC students with disabilites

Services Provided: 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

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Dalton Gardens, ID

Disability Action Center Northwest - Coeur d'Alene, Disability Action Center Northwest, Inc.

7560 N Government Way
Suite 1
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
Phone: 208-664-9896

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www.dacnw.org

Organization Name: Disability Action Center Northwest, Inc.

Address: 7560 N Government Way
Suite 1
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815

Phone: 208-664-9896

Fax: 208-666-1362

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URL: http://www.dacnw.org

Eligibility: Contact for specific information.

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Gooding, ID

Idaho Educational Services for Deaf & Blind - State Adminstration

1450 Main St.
Gooding, ID 83330
Phone: 208-934-4457

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www.iesdb.org

Address: 1450 Main St.
Gooding, ID 83330

Phone: 208-934-4457

Fax: 208-934-8352

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URL: http://www.iesdb.org

Eligibility: Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

Services Provided: The IESDB provides a continuum of educational services for children ages 0-26 in the State of Idaho who have significant hearing or vision loss. The IESDB operates a preK-12th grade school, with an available residential component, named the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind (ISDB). The IESDB further offers the expertise of Certified Specialized Teachers through the Outreach Program. The Outreach program serves infants and their families with an in-home program and helps school age students, schools and other agencies statewide to help students gain independence through education and accommodation depending on their need.

Vision/Hearing Referrals:
Provide vision and hearing consultations and referrals for children 0-21.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	3/15/2019

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Lewiston, ID

Disability Action Center Northwest - Lewiston

330 5th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-746-9033

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www.dacnw.org

Address: 330 5th St
Lewiston, ID 83501

Phone: 208-746-9033

Fax: 208-746-1004

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URL: http://www.dacnw.org

Eligibility: Contact for specific information.

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

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	3/15/2019

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Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind - ISDB Reg 2

1118 F St
Suite 305
Lewiston, ID 83501
Phone: 208-661-9893

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www.iesdb.org

Address: 1118 F St
Suite 305
Lewiston, ID 83501

Phone: 208-661-9893

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URL: http://www.iesdb.org

Eligibility: Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Meridian, ID

Hamilton Relay Systems-TRS Provider for Idaho

2545 N Waggle Place
Meridian, ID 83642

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www.hamiltonrelay.com

Address: 2545 N Waggle Place
Meridian, ID 83642

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URL: http://www.hamiltonrelay.com

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind - ISDB Reg 4

3071 E Franklin Rd
Suite 212
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: 208-473-4143

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www.iesdb.org/index.php/outreach/13-education-centers/10-education-centers

Address: 3071 E Franklin Rd
Suite 212
Meridian, ID 83642

Phone: 208-473-4143

Fax: 208-855-0145

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URL: https://www.iesdb.org/index.php/outreach/13-education-centers/10-education-centers

Eligibility: Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	4/26/2019

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Moscow, ID

Disability Action Center Northwest - Moscow

505 N Main St
Moscow, ID 83843
Phone: 208-883-0523

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www.dacnw.org

Address: 505 N Main St
Moscow, ID 83843

Phone: 208-883-0523

Fax: 208-883-0524

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URL: http://www.dacnw.org

Eligibility: Contact for specific information.

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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Pocatello, ID

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind - ISDB Reg 6

427 N. Main
Suite J
Pocatello, ID 83204
Phone: 208-236-6057

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www.boardofed.idaho.gov

Address: 427 N. Main
Suite J
Pocatello, ID 83204

Phone: 208-236-6057

TDD: 208-236-6057

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URL: http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov

Eligibility: Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	3/15/2019

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Post Falls, ID

Idaho Educational Services for Deaf & Blind - Reg 1, Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind

1810 East Schneidmiller Ave, Suite 110
Post Falls, ID 83854
Phone: 208-661-9122

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www.iesdb.org/index.php/outreach/13-education-centers/10-education-centers

Organization Name: Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind

Address: 1810 East Schneidmiller Ave, Suite 110
Post Falls, ID 83854

Phone: 208-661-9122

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URL: https://www.iesdb.org/index.php/outreach/13-education-centers/10-education-centers

Eligibility: Vision 20/70 or worse, permanent hearing loss

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	4/26/2019

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Twin Falls, ID

La Posada Inc., La Posada Inc

355 4th Ave West
Twin Falls, ID 83303
Phone: 208-734-8700

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Organization Name: La Posada Inc

Address: 355 4th Ave West
Twin Falls, ID 83303

Phone: 208-734-8700

Fax: 208-735-7474

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Eligibility: Contact for eligibility.

Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	11/2/2018

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Nationwide

Network Interpreting Services (NIS), Network Interpreting Service

4201 Mt Voss Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
Phone: 800-284-1043

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networkinterpretingservice.com/

Organization Name: Network Interpreting Service

Address: 4201 Mt Voss Dr
San Diego, CA 92117

Phone: 800-284-1043

Fax: 815-425-9244

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URL: https://networkinterpretingservice.com/

Eligibility: American Sign Language interpreting services for medical, government, legal, educational, business, convention, and personal settings

Services Provided: Network Interpreting Service coordinates and supplies American Sign Language interpreting services for medical, government, legal, educational, business, convention, and personal settings. Focused in the areas of California, Idaho, northern Nevada, northern Arizona and Colorado Springs utilizing both staff and freelance interpreters. Staffing is gradually extending to other cities and states.

If you are an interpreter seeking employment, please contact us by email,or fill out the online freelance registration form, or staff interpreter application.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	9/10/2019

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Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-838-0030

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www.rid.org

Address: 333 Commerce Street
Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-838-0030

TDD: 571 257 3957

Fax: 703-838-0454

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URL: http://www.rid.org

Services Provided: A national membership organization encourages the growth of the profession through the establishment of a national standard for qualified sign language interpreters and transliterators, ongoing professional development and adherence to a code of professional conduct. RID chapters in all but two states.

Original Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	6/25/2019

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Sorenson Communications

4192 South Riverboat Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Phone: 505-219-2447

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www.sorensonvrs.com/

Address: 4192 South Riverboat Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Phone: 505-219-2447

Toll Free Phone: 866-756-6729

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Email: pmccluskey@sorenson.com

URL: https://www.sorensonvrs.com/

Eligibility: People who are deaf

Services Provided: The leading provider of Video Relay Service (VRS) for the Deaf. Sorenson Video Relay Service® (SVRS®) provides the highest-quality, professional interpreters and the broadest range of products to deliver an unmatched communication experience.

ntouch® videophones are the only videophones designed specifically for the Deaf. Sorenson provides extensive outreach, technical support and education programs, so users can communicate with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Through a high-speed internet connection, Deaf individuals using a videophone, computer or mobile device, place SVRS calls to hearing people, who receive the calls on a standard phone.

Interpretation/Translation
Sign Language Interpretation
Video Relay Services

Original Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	8/12/2019

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Tarjimly, a translation app

40 Royal Oak Court
Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone: 703-862-9708

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www.tarjim.ly/en

Address: 40 Royal Oak Court
Mountain View, CA 94040

Phone: 703-862-9708

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Email: team@tarjim.ly

URL: https://www.tarjim.ly/en

Languages Spoken: Swahili, Serbian, Syrian, et al.

Services Provided: A free app that connects refugees with volunteer translators.
Tarjimly means "translate for me" and was founded in 2017 in response to the Syrian refugee crisis and the US Refugee & Travel Ban. Our mission is to improve the lives of refugees and the efficiency of humanitarian services by eliminating language barriers.

Original Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	5/29/2019

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PO Box 25268
Colorado Springs, CO 80936
Phone: 719-344-2274

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www.virtualvri.com

Address: PO Box 25268
Colorado Springs, CO 80936

Phone: 719-344-2274

Toll Free Phone: 866-440-9140 xe

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URL: http://www.virtualvri.com

Eligibility: Deaf and hard of hearing individuals

Services Provided: Video Remote Interpreting is a cutting edge “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.

Provider Profiles: computer/webcam based service

Original Source:	MedHome Portal
Last Updated:	8/1/2018

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WA

Spokane, WA

Myriam Oppenheim - In Other Words

2707 E 36th Ave
Suite B
Spokane, WA 99223
Phone: 208-661-1491

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Address: 2707 E 36th Ave
Suite B
Spokane, WA 99223

Phone: 208-661-1491

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Services Provided: 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.

Original Source:	Idaho Careline 211
Last Updated:	10/30/2018

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