Where do sign language interpreters work?

Career: Sign Language Interpreter

Sign language interpreters work for a variety of employers and as independent contractors. They are often found in educational settings to assist students and at hospitals to work with patients and doctors. Interpreters work for government agencies to interpret public meetings. They are also employed by Video Relay Services (VRS) providers, which is a video telecommunication service that allows deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech-impaired (D-HOH-SI) individuals to communicate over video telephones.