Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services Provides Certified Sign Language Interpreters and Other Resources for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Adults in Southeast Michigan

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, June 14, 2013 (Press-News.org) As the state that ranks eighth nationwide for deaf population, the need for sign language interpreters in Michigan continues to grow. Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS) provides high quality bilingual and bicultural, state and nationally certified sign language interpreters to deaf and hard of hearing older adults in southeast Michigan.

Each state maintains its own requirements for sign language interpreter certification and there is a separate national certification as well. Come this June some requirements for certification will be changing to better meet the needs of the industry. DHIS has strong contracts and ties with about 65 state and nationally certified interpreters and regardless of upcoming changes; DHIS intends to remain contracted with certified sign language interpreters. In addition to providing services for the deaf and hard of hearing DHIS offers training workshops and resources for sign language interpreters currently seeking certification.

DHIS is a family founded and managed organization committed to providing top quality services including certified and dedicated sign language interpreters.

For more information about certified sign language interpreters and other services available for deaf or hard of hearing older adults and their families get in touch with Deaf and Hearing Impaired Services by visiting http://www.dhisonline.org or calling (248) 473-1888.

About Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services, Inc.
Established in 1993, Deaf & Hearing Impaired Services (DHIS) is a nonprofit, grass roots agency providing a continuum of high quality, comprehensive services for deaf and hard of hearing older adults and their families in southeast Michigan. DHIS links consumers to the deaf youth population through mentoring programs that enhance language and living skills, while promoting their independence and dignity through cooperative efforts with other community-based service providers and educational entities. Services include full case management, information and referral, advocacy, sign language instruction and accessing services such as legal aide, Social Security, hospitals, courts, medical clinics and home health care. Through 15 satellite sites located in seven counties, DHIS offers group education, free hearing screenings, social and recreational activities and individual client assistance. DHIS also offers experienced, professional, state and nationally certified sign language interpreters in a variety of public and private settings 24 hours, seven days a week. For more information visit http://www.dhisonline.org or call (248) 473-1888 or 248-473-1875 (TTY).