Sign Language Interpreter Referral Agency
The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration, Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) of the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services has identified a gap in the provision of sign language interpretation services, and has an immediate need for sign language interpreter referral agencies who can provide timely services during non-standard business hours (Monday-Thursday; 5:00pm-8:00am Pacific Time/Friday 5:00pm - Monday 8:00am Pacific Time, including holidays) to Washington residents and state employees who are experiencing critical events. To address this gap, ODHH intends to enter into a new contract with up to five (5) sign language interpreter referral agencies who can facilitate the scheduling and booking of an appropriate sign language interpreter during non-standard business times.