Do I need to hire and bring sign language interpreters from the other state for basic training workshop?

Do I need to hire and bring sign language interpreters from the other state for basic training workshop?

---- Yes, you are legally required to provide sign language interpreters... you do not have to bring them from another state, you can hire locally

I'm just only curious about it, but "Are any regulations or requirements?."

---- Yes, ADA law

What can I do about it in the future if I ever have deaf or hard of hearing guests that want to come my training shop?

---- Arrange for interpreters at the event

Will I be the one that going to have to pay for it?

---- Yes, unless you are training for Voc Rehab, then they could pay for it

If I did and went ahead, I would be making hardly any profit for myself.

---- then you figure out a way to fund it, because not providing it will cost you many times more in fines & legal fees ----- you can make your per-client price a little higher & set that aside to pay for various things such as sign language interpreters

What are my legal rights as a self-employed?

---- none... you chose to provide a service to the public, that service must be accessible under ADA law

Can sign language referral agency helps out to pay some of the cost?

--- No, there is no "sign language referral agency" that is going to absorb your cost of doing business

Please don't take this the wrong way or even get offended about it because this is entirely fictional. Thank you.

---- it is much better that you look into as many possible situations for your business as you can.. this way you can prepare

If you are offering training to the public you are required by law to provide sign language interpreters if requested. You can establish written rules how this is done (like requested a minimum of 2 weeks in advance) You are responsible for payment to the interpreters. If the training is done as part of a larger program or vocational rehabilitation - they may pay be responsible to pay for the interpreters. Some people prefer to bring their own interpreters and if they do this you are under no responsibility to pay them. Sign language referral agencies cannot help with the cost.

Try these places to get started and there's legal information in some of these sites about hiring interpreters:

rid.org

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

By mail:

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

333 Commerce Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

By phone:

(703) 838-0030

(703) 838-0459 TTY

By fax:

(703) 838-0454 Fax

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

Then if you want you can contact your state capital office, state commission or independent living center with the Deaf, to request information. They may provide you websites listed with interpreters.

You could contact local colleges to find out.

Be sure to check if interpreters has updated certificates. Also it is a good idea to start calling asap because most interpreters are booked! It would be a good idea to look over RID's site to help you understand completely.

Now understand that interpreting fees is sometimes high - you (or your company) can make a tax exempt - that you've paid them to interpret.