BIS Staff

The BIS staff consists of full-time coordinators, schedulers, and full- and part-time sign language interpreters within the area and region who are governed under the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of ethics. We maintain a database of sign language interpreters throughout the U.S.

Approximately eighty five percent of interpreters used by BIS are certified by RID's qualification standards or possess equivalent skills and strive to that end. Ongoing training, along with close supervision and support from administration, keeps our interpreters among the top in their field.

Our staff interpreters hold a number of certifications and degrees including:

• Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• National Association for the Deaf (NAD)
• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS)
• Additional state screenings
• Masters Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Associate Degree

To learn more about the professionals at BIS, visit our staff profiles section.