Chapter 3: COMMUNICATION RESOURCES
Assistive Technology Manual

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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES VENDORS
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SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION SERVICES VENDORS

Before hiring an interpreter, you may want to ask the referral agency:

When requesting an interpreter, be prepared to provide the following information:

The State of Minnesota has contracted with vendors to provide sign language interpreter services; for a complete listing of contract vendors, see http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/pdf/s-884(5).pdf. There are also other referral services. The following is a brief statewide list of referral services. It is not intended as a comprehensive list, nor does the Office of Diversity & Equal Opportunity at the Department of Employment and Economic Development represent or endorse any of the following vendors.

1. Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD)

The Department of Human Services' Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division has awarded CSD the state contract for interpreter referral services for the following areas:

1a. Metro area and St. Cloud

Provider: CSD of Minnesota
2055 Rice Street
St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone #:

Fax #:
Website:
E-mail:

651-224-6548 V/TTY (metro)
1-877-456-7589 V/TTY (St. Cloud area)
651-297-6766
www.c-s-d.org
Interpreting@csd-mn.org
Metro service: Dakota
Scott
Isanti		 Washington
Carver
Chisago		 Hennepin
Ramsey
Wright
St. Cloud service: Stearns Benton Sherburne
Fees:
     
  • Base rate of $90.00 for the first 2 hours. Rates are based on more than 48 hours notice for services provided between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  • Services performed from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. will be billed at a base rate of $100.00 and services from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. or with less than 48 hours notice will be billed at a base rate of $110.00. *
  • Add an additional $5.00 an hour for a tactile interpreter.
  • Cancellation policy is 48 hours notice.

* Two Interpreter Policy: When an assignment extends for a period of two hours or longer and the interpreter is signing non-stop, a second interpreter is required.

1b. Northern Region

Provider:

Phone #:

Janeen Kleffman
Kleffman Consulting Services, Inc. (this is a referral service only)
877-456-3839 V/TTY

Fees: Interpreters bill for their time and Kleffman is paid according to the state contract

1c. Southern Region

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.  No work on state holidays, but available after-hours.

Provider:



Phone #:
Service:

Jennifer David
Southern MN Interpreter Referral Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals (this is a referral service only)
1280 Cuylle Bay
Faribault, MN  55021
866-333-9275 V/TTY
Southern MN and West.Central (includes Willmar & Richfield areas)
Fees:

Interpreters bill for their time and  is paid according to the state contract

2. All Hands Interpreting Services (AHIS)

AHIS is owned by Suzanne Juberian. All interpreters who work with AHIS are NAD level 4 or 5 certified CT/CI. AHIS also employs interpreters who are certified in oral interpreting and legal interpreting.

Hours of operation are Monday - Friday,7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; and weekends, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Provider: All Hands Interpreting Services
8327 Harriet Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone #:
Fax #:
E-Mail:		 612-242-5122 (Voice)
952-888-3461 (TTY/Fax)
AHIS.SUEJUB@GATEWAY.NET
Fees:
  • All billing is done directly through AHIS. The agency requesting the interpreter(s) will receive only one bill. Rates include both the interpreter’s hourly rate and a referral fee.
  • The first 2 hours are billed out at $100.00; $50.00 per hour, per interpreter thereafter. AHIS will negotiate rates with agencies, if interpreter needs are ongoing. There is an additional fee if the request is made with less than a 24 hour notice. *

* Two Interpreter Policy: When an assignment extends for a period of two hours or longer and the interpreter is signing non-stop, a second interpreter is required.

3. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreting Services

ASL is an interpreter referral center with an additional focus on employment advocacy and training. Ms. Nygren-Olson provides Deaf Awareness Presentations to employers.

Provider: ASL Interpreting Services/Dynamic Communications
6517 Hunter Road
Corcoran, MN 55340-9632
Phone #:

Fax #:
Website:		 763-478-8963 (Voice)
877-430-3323 (Toll free)
763-478-3093 (TTY/Fax)
www.aslis.com
Fees:

 

 

  • Interpreters bill for their time and ASL bills for referral. A referral fee is charged for each interpreter each day or for each job.
  • Each referral costs $29.00 or 10 referrals at $195.00 (Membership rate).
  • There is a rush fee of $39.00 or 2 referrals from the Membership.
  • ASL IS also has a flat rate of $109.00 for first 2 hours, includes referral fee, continuing at $45.00 per hour, per interpreter. *
  • Cancellation policy is 48 hours notice.

* Two Interpreter Policy: When an assignment extends for a period of two hours or longer and the interpreter is signing non-stop, a second interpreter is required.

4. Metro Interpreter Connection (MIC)

MIC’s office hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Phone #:
Fax #:
E-Mail:		 651-784-2526 (V/TTY)
651-784-2527 (Fax)
MICreferrals@aol.com
Fees:

 

 

  • Referral fee is $25.00, per interpreter, per day. Every 11th referral fee is free, buy 10, get one free. Rush referral is $35.00, per interpreter.
  • Interpreters negotiate their own hourly rate. Interpreters do their own billing.
  • Cancellation policy is 48 hours notice.
  • Referral fees are incurred and are not subject to cancellation after an interpreter has been placed and confirmed. *

* Two Interpreter Policy: When an assignment extends for a period of two hours or longer and the interpreter is signing non-stop, a second interpreter is required.

5. Sign Language Interpretation, Consultation & Education, LLC  (SLICES)

Provider: Sign Language Interpretation, Consultation & Education Services, LLC (SLICES)
14649 Hanover Lane
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone #:
Fax#:		 612-827-1885 (voice)
612-827-1885 (fax)
Service: SLICES provides qualified, certified interpreting services throughout the State of Minnesota, specializing in the greater 11-county Twin Cities area, northern and southwestern Minnesota.
Fees: The average interpreter fee is $50.00 hr. All services are negotiable and designed to meet the needs of the customer.

6. SLIP, Inc.

Provider: SLIP Inc.
3319 St. Paul Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55416-4317
Phone #: 612-928-9220 (voice)
Service: Within the seven-county metropolitan area
Fees: $40.00 hourly rate

7. Marty Barnum

Provider: Marty Barnum
205 Lilac Lane
Shoreview, MN 55126
Phone #:
Fax#:		 651-482-1822 (voice)
651-482-1822 (fax)
Service: Metro area and some surrounding counties, especially NE.
Fees: $40.00 hourly rate.

8. Susan Boinis

Provider: Susan Boinis
2044 Wellesley Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone#: 651-698-7247 (voice)
Service: Prefer to work in Twin Cities Metro (7 county) area, but will travel throughout the state and country.
Fees: Hourly rate is at a minimum equal to 2 hours (e.g., $74.00 for $37.00/hour). These rates apply for work 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; earlier or later hours are billed at a 10% differential.
For locations outside the metro area there will be a portal-to-portal charge or mileage charge. This rate is negotiable.

9. Hartman and Hallet Interpreters Legal Interpreting

Provider: Hartman & Hallet
6510 12th Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Phone #:
TTY #:
Fax #:		 612-925-2166 (voice)
612-929-3381 (TTY)
612-929-3381 (fax)
Service: This is an interpreter firm. There are 7 interpreters on staff and you will know immediately if there is one available. It is not a referral service. They do mostly legal interpreting, but would consider general interpreting also. Hours are 7:30 - 5:00 daily.
Fees:
  • $50.00 hour
  • Cancellation of at least 2 full days

10. Sport Sign Specialized Interpretation

Interpreters for various sporting and recreational events.

Contact: Terry Schwankl
Phone #:
Fax #:
Website:		 952-953-9789 (V/TTY)
612-376-1312 (fax)
www.Sportsigns@aol.com
Service: This includes all facets of sports and recreational events.
Fees: Ranges from $25.00 to $35.00 hour.


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