ODHH's online request system for Sign Language interpreter services serves two types of contracts.
One is for crucial/emergency/urgent appointments, the other is for regular/general requests. There are slightly different process, terms and conditions and rates for the these contracts. They have separate request forms.
All request forms for Sign Language interpreter services are in ODHH's online interpreter scheduling system. In order to use this online system, you must set up an account. Our online requests system includes data collection on fill rates and contract compliance monitoring. Please go to the Interpreter Rates Explained page for more information.
Direct DSHS statewide contracts available for Emergency/Crucial/Urgent Appointments - in person only.
Contact one of the contractors in the list below to figure out a date and time within the next week that works for all people involved.
The request form for Emergency/Crucial/Urgent Appointments: https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/odhhapps/Interpreters/Service/DSHSRequest.aspx
To find a copy of the current DSHS contracts for Emergency/Crucial/Urgent Appointments, click on the contractors' names in the list below.
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(253) 759-7653 |
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info@a2zinterpretingservices.com (509) 596-6922 |
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(360) 947-5100 |
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(425) 454-8072 |
For regular/general requests the Department of Enterprise Services and the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are in a cooperative purchase agreement to provide statewide Sign Language interpreter services.
To find vendors and their contracts, amendments and current rates for these statewide request contracts please go to the DES Search Contracts page. Type in one of these contract numbers: 03919 or 02120
If this is your first time making a general Sign Language interpreter request, we recommend you take this training: Training Link
If you have questions or need assistance regarding requests for Sign Language interpreter, please contact us at signlanguageinterpreters@dshs.wa.gov