Professional Services
Hands United partners with agencies, educators, interpreters, and institutions to strengthen language access and improve outcomes for Deaf immigrants and multilingual Deaf communities.
Our professional services combine lived experience, technical expertise, and culturally responsive practice to support systems that serve Deaf and hard of hearing individuals.
Who These Services Are For
- Schools and educational programs
- Nonprofits and community organizations
- Interpreter agencies and individual interpreters
- Healthcare, legal, and social service providers
- Government agencies and public institutions
Interpretation & Translation Services
We provide professional interpretation and translation services centered on Deaf immigrants and multilingual families, with attention to cultural context and accessibility.
- ASL interpretation
- Spoken language interpretation
- Trilingual interpretation (ASL / English / Spanish)
- Translation of written and visual materials
- Consultation on accessible communication strategies
Professional Development & Training
We design and deliver professional development workshops for interpreters, educators, and service providers working with Deaf immigrants and families.
- Workshops on Deaf immigrant experiences
- Language deprivation and accessibility training
- Best practices for working with multilingual Deaf clients
- Panel discussions and community-informed learning
- Custom trainings for organizations
Media & Resource Development
We collaborate with organizations to develop accessible educational materials that reach Deaf and low-literacy audiences effectively.
- ASL and multilingual video content
- Visual learning materials
- Accessible curriculum development
- Consultation on inclusive design
Why Professional Services Matter
Systems designed without Deaf and immigrant perspectives often unintentionally exclude the people they aim to serve. Professional services grounded in lived experience help close these gaps.
Revenue from professional services also helps sustain Hands United’s family and community programs.
How to Engage With Us
Professional services are available by request and may be provided on a contract or project basis. We work collaboratively to scope services that meet your organization’s needs.
Support This Work
Supporting Hands United helps sustain both professional services and community-centered programs for Deaf immigrants and families.