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Our agency is directed by two RID-certified interpreters (Victor and Ruth Vigna) who have been professionally interpreting since 1976 and 1982 respectively. We utilize a network of certified interpreters as well as qualified interpreters working toward certification, all of whom are state licensed.
Our service providers are all competent professionals in private practice. They are fluent in both ASL and English and are sensitive to the cultures of both Deaf and Hearing persons. They operate according to principles of ethical behavior as established by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the National Association of the Deaf (NAD). See Code of Ethics for more information.
Although we're primarily based in Maine, we are networked to professionals throughout New England and the rest of the nation. Whether your needs are in-state or elsewhere, we can network you to the services you need.
We also offer related ASL services provided by qualified Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing individuals. Please see the Services page for an explanation of the services we provide.
In 1982 there were only a handful of nationally certified interpreters in Maine. Accessible services and opportunities for Deaf persons were increasing and a greater need for professional interpreters was emerging. However, a trend was developing that encouraged the hiring of non-professional interpreters. Seeing the need to promote the use of nationally certified interpreters, we were emboldened to start a small interpreting service.
It began with just the two of us, Victor (CSC certified in 1980) and Ruth (CSC certified in 1986), and has grown into a network of professional interpreters state and region-wide.
Unlike a referral service, we are a full-service interpreter brokerage agency. Certified Interpreting seeks to hire the most qualified and appropriate interpreter for a given situation. We stand behind our service and will be there when the need arises.
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