A certified interpreter, in the room, when it matters.
Some conversations deserve a person present. ULS places qualified ASL interpreters on site across the country, matched to the setting, the subject matter, and the people involved.
- Certified interpreters
- Nationwide
- A coordinator answers, not a queue
- Booking notice
- 72 hoursThe minimum for a standard request
- Sooner than that?
- Urgent requestsWorked right away by a coordinator
- Coverage
- NationwideMetro and rural locations
- Long assignments
- Team of twoFor long or demanding sessions
Is on-site right for this?
On-site interpreting remains the most effective option for high-stakes, emotionally complex, or highly interactive communication. An interpreter in the room can read the space, manage turn-taking among several speakers, and pick up the visual context that a camera frame cuts out.
We match each assignment on more than availability. Subject matter familiarity, register, signing style, and consumer preference all factor into who we send. When you are set up with ULS in advance, most requests move from submitted to matched quickly, and our fulfillment rate across all request types is 97%.
Best for
- Medical appointments and procedures
- Staff meetings, trainings, and onboarding
- Legal proceedings and attorney meetings
- IEP meetings and parent conferences
- Conferences, ceremonies, and public events
- Job interviews and performance reviews
Consider virtual instead when
- The meeting is short and already on video
- The location is remote and the need is soon
- Participants are in several places
How booking works
- 1
Request
Online in about two minutes, or by phone.
- 2
Matched
By setting, credentials and your preferences, not simply by who is free.
- 3
Confirmed
A confirmation email once your interpreter is booked.
- 4
On site
Your interpreter arrives prepared, and the assignment is documented for your records.
What is included
Interpreters matched to the setting
Requests are assigned by specialization and experience, not simply by who is free.
Nationwide coverage
A vetted interpreter network that reaches metro and rural locations across the country.
Preference honored where possible
Gender, signing style, and continuity of interpreter can all be requested.
Team interpreting when needed
Longer or cognitively demanding assignments are staffed with two interpreters to protect accuracy.
A certified interpreter at your location
Meetings, appointments, trainings and events: a certified interpreter arrives prepared, on time, and matched to the setting.
Credentialed interpreters, matched to the room
- RID certified interpreters (NIC, CI and CT)
- BEI certified interpreters
- State licensed where the state requires it
- Bound by the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Team interpreting for long or demanding assignments
Common questions
How much notice do you need for an on-site request?
Can we request the same interpreter for recurring appointments?
What areas do you cover?
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