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West Virginia Registry of Interpreters
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The West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is charged with developing and maintaining a current list of all qualified interpreters throughout the state of West Virginia. The WVRI was developed to assist public and private service settings with hiring qualified interpreters for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals utilizing this specific accommodation.
All interpreters working in the state of West Virginia must register.
The legislative rule establishing the registry (
Code of State Rules, Title 192, Series 3
) was passed by the legislature to create a statewide standard for sign language interpreters.
Qualified interpreters are bound to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf’s
Code of Professional Conduct
to ensure ethical behavior and professionalism. All interpreters must also maintain a credential, whether it be a national certification, educational certification, or a state screening, to ensure a standard of skill level. These requirements not only help to improve the quality of communication access services for our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members, but also improve the profession of interpreting.
📢 IMPORTANT NOTICE for WV Interpreters
who currently utilize the Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) 📢
The Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VCDHH) is no longer offering the VQAS to interpreters who do not live or work in Virginia.
The West Virginia Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WVCDHH) has decided to extend the expiration dates for our in-state VQAS interpreters to help with this transition period.
We are also using this opportunity to develop minimum standards for our state. The Interpreter Task Force (ITF) was re-established in April to begin this process. We are currently in the development stage, and we are asking for your patience!
To obtain a new registration card with an updated expiration date, please reach out to Sarah Lowther.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us for assistance.
To register as a qualified interpreter, an application will need to be completed and submitted.
WVRI Application for Interpreters
WVRI Application for Interpreter Agencies
For more information about the registry, please see these documents:
WVRI Brochure for Interpreters
WVRI Brochure for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
WVRI Brochure for Businesses
WVCDHH Legislative Rules
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Interpreters are a valuable asset to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community! Together, we can achieve the common goal of providing quality services and accessibility for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing West Virginians.