American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting Resources
Welcome to the American Sign Language (ASL)/English Interpreting Research Guide. Within this guide, you will find information and links to ASL/English Interpreting related resources that you may find useful for your classwork and research.
The Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program is responsible for testing and certifying the skill level of individuals seeking to become certified interpreters in Texas. The BEI is operated by the Office for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Daily electronic publication. AWAD includes a vocabulary word, its definition, pronunciation information with audio clip, etymology, usage example, quotation, and other interesting tidbits about words every day.
The National Board currently offers the CMI (Certified Medical Interpreter) credential in six languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Russian, Korean, and Vietnamese.
The Texas JBCC manages the testing, registration, and licensing of court interpreters, among other professions. Access the JBCC Online Certification and Licensing System here.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) plays a leading role in establishing a national standard of quality for interpreters. RID currently offers two different certifications.