Our mission is to provide equal access and opportunity to the deaf and hard of hearing population. To achieve this mission every effort is given to provide an interpreter that is familiar with the consumer's needs, and also meets their personal preferences. All of our interpreters have a strong background base of serving persons with developmental disabilities, and conveying the message in a manner that is accurate and easily understood.
Services are provided for medical, dental and psychiatric appointments and procedures. Interpreting services are also available for meetings, trainings, conferences, and job interviews.
The Alta California Regional Center can provide a purchase of service for consumers' interpreting needs, or you can contact Sarah Wade to discuss private pay details. can be contacted by email, or by phone at (916) 679-1555 ext. 119.
An interpreter request may be submitted by completing the Interpreting Request Form online, by phone, or in person. Once a request for interpreting services has been received, please allow 2 business days for a response. Once an interpreter has been secured, an email will be sent to the person that submitted the request. If for any reason an interpreter is unable to fulfill a request, an email will be sent to the person that submitted the request explaining why an interpreter is unavailable.
Interested in learning Sign Language or becoming an Interpreter? You can learn to sign the alphabet with this fun page. American Sign Language classes and an Interpreter Training Program are available through American River College.