Key features of our sign language interpreting services:
Qualified interpreters
Our interpreters are Registered Sign Language Interpreters (RSLI) and Deaf Interpreters (DI) who are members of the Westcoast Association of Visual Language Interpreters (WAVLI) and the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI), adhering to their Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct to ensure precise and culturally appropriate interpretation.
Wide range of settings
We provide interpreting services for a variety of settings, including medical appointments, legal proceedings, educational environments, business meetings, conferences, and public events.
On-site and remote services
Whether you need in-person interpretation or remote services via video, we offer flexible options to meet your needs anywhere in Canada.
Cultural competence
Our interpreters are not only linguistically skilled but also culturally competent, respecting the nuances and sensitivities of the Deaf and DeafBlind communities.
Confidentiality and ethics
Adhering to strict professional codes of ethics, our interpreters maintain confidentiality and impartiality, ensuring a secure and respectful communication environment.
Who can benefit:
Deaf and DeafBlind individuals
Our interpreting services enable Deaf and DeafBlind individuals to engage fully in conversations, access vital information, and participate in various aspects of life. Many of our interpreters are able to provide tactile interpreting required by some DeafBlind clients.
Healthcare providers
Medical professionals can communicate effectively with Deaf clients, ensuring that medical information is accurately conveyed and understood.
Legal professionals
Courts, law firms, and other legal entities can rely on our interpreters for accurate communication during legal proceedings, protecting the rights of Deaf individuals.
Educational institutions
Schools and universities can use our services to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, ensuring equal access to education.
Businesses and organizations
Companies can create inclusive workplaces by providing interpreting services for meetings, training sessions, and employee interactions.
Event and Conference Planners
We help integrate accessible communication solutions into your events, ensuring seamless accessibility for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing participants at conferences, corporate events and meetings/
Fees and Cancellations
Appointment cancellations received by the Community Interpreting Services (CIS) office with less than 72 business hours are billed for the full appointment time and number of interpreters booked.
Contact Us
Start to communicate with the world around you
At Wavefront Centre, our Sign Language Interpreting services support accessibility and inclusion.
Book an Interpreter (Business Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm PST)
Phone: 604-731-9413
Text: 604-396-5978
FaceTime: cis@wavefrontcentre.ca
Email: cis@wavefrontcentre.ca
Have a medical emergency? Deaf clients and emergency responders can access an interpreter after hours (4:00 pm – 8:00 am PST) by calling or texting Emergency Medical Interpreting Services.
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