RESOURCES
This page is here to help you find resources in local areas across South Carolina. If you don’t see what you’re looking for or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!
Access to accommodations is essential for success in the Deaf community.
Resources
Need help finding and booking a local ASL interpreter?
One of the first things you should check is your state's Association for the Deaf organization for resources available to you. This is a best place to start to search for proper accessibility for your Deaf patron/client.
For South Carolina, this is a list of interpreters or organizations that assigns interpreters to appointments.
https://www.sc-deaf.org/interpreter-list.html
I personally for the Upstate area, recommend this organization since they are on the top of everything to make sure things work out for your Deaf patron/client.
Name: ASL Interpreting Services LLC
Courtney Workman, NIC
On Call: 24 Hours-7 days a week
Office phone: 843-212-3747
VP: 843-212-7680
After-hours emergency: 843-696-6517
Email: interpreter@aslinterpretingservice.com
Website: signlanguageservices-sc.com
Location: Statewide
*VRI (Video Remote Interpreting)
I also have a few interpreter friends who work for schools, and Purple / Sorenson (Video Relay Services). I can recommend them if you're local and need a ASL interpreter for your meeting, or event.
South Carolina's Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
This website show a lot of information on certification and laws associated with providing access to Deaf individuals in different settings but they also provide list of organization in SC that serves the Deaf Community.
https://www.southcarolinarid.org/SC-Organizations/Agencies
Local Colleges that provides ASL Classes for credit or on track to Interpreting
Here is the list of local Colleges in Upstate area of SC that provides ASL classes.
Spartanburg Community College
Spartanburg Methodist College
Converse College
North Greenville University
University of South Carolina - Upstate
Blue Ridge Community College
How to ask for a ASL Interpreter in different environment
In any environment that you interact with a Deaf individual and you don't know ASL and don't have access to a form of communication immediately, it's time to think for the Deaf individual. In any environment where serious exchange of information occurs, it's best to be proactive than to settle for less.
This is KEY, especially when in educational, medical or legal settings. It's always best to avoid frustration by being proactive and prevent misunderstandings.
First, ask the Deaf individual what method of communication was preferred, and if wish for an interpreter in person or virtually.
Then ask for accommodations or language services and request one ahead of the meeting date or appointment so you both have access to communication comfortably.
The length of time in advance range from 5 days to 2 weeks so be sure to schedule interpreter ahead of time so they are available to book for the meeting date or appointment for the Deaf client.
For more information, please visit this link:
https://www.southcarolinarid.org/How-To-Providing-Interpreters
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