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Medical ASL Interpreting

Clear Communication When Health Matters Most

Your health appointments deserve accurate, compassionate communication. Our certified medical ASL interpreters facilitate clear dialogue between Deaf and hard of hearing patients and healthcare providers. From routine doctor visits and specialist consultations to emergency room situations and mental health therapy, we ensure nothing gets lost in translation. Our interpreters understand medical terminology, HIPAA privacy requirements, and the sensitive nature of healthcare conversations. Available for hospitals, clinics, dental offices, therapy sessions, and all medical settings.

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Medical ASL Interpretation
Legal Interpretation ASL

Courtroom and Legal ASL Interpreting

Ensuring Equal Access to Justice

Legal proceedings require precise, impartial interpretation. Our RID-certified legal interpreters have specialized training in courtroom procedures, legal terminology, and the justice system. We provide professional ASL interpretation for trials, depositions, attorney-client meetings, police interviews, arraignments, and all legal settings. Every defendant, witness, and participant deserves to fully understand and participate in legal proceedings. Our interpreters maintain strict neutrality and confidentiality while ensuring accurate communication of complex legal concepts.

 

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CART Services (Real-Time Captioning)

Clear communication shouldn’t depend on hearing alone. Our real-time CART services provide accurate, live captioning for classrooms, meetings, courtrooms, events, and workplace interactions—giving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals full access to spoken content as it happens.

Whether in-person or remote, CART ensures every word, tone, and detail is captured with precision

 

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Convention ASL Interpretation
ASL Interpretation For Businesses

ASL Interpretation Onsite For Businesses

Professional Communication for Your Workplace

Create an inclusive workplace where every team member can contribute fully. Our business ASL interpreters facilitate clear communication during meetings, training sessions, interviews, performance reviews, and daily workplace interactions. Whether you need regular support for a Deaf employee or occasional interpretation for business events, we provide qualified professionals who understand corporate environments and business terminology. We help companies meet ADA compliance requirements while fostering truly inclusive workplaces where everyone can succeed.

 

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Artistic Interpreting (Shows and Theaters)

Bringing Performing Arts to Life for Deaf Audiences

Theater, concerts, and live performances deserve to be experienced by everyone. Our artistic interpreters specialize in the unique demands of performing arts—conveying not just words, but emotion, rhythm, timing, and theatrical nuance. We provide interpretation for Broadway shows, concerts, comedy performances, musicals, opera, dance performances, and all live entertainment. Our interpreters work with directors and performers to match the show's energy and artistic vision, creating an engaging experience that captures the full spirit of the performance.

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Theater & Shows ASL Interpretation
ASL Services For Cruises

ASL Interpreting for Cruises

Accessible Adventures on the High Seas

Cruises should be relaxing, enjoyable experiences for all travelers. We provide specialized ASL interpreters who travel with you throughout your cruise vacation, ensuring you can fully participate in shore excursions, onboard activities, dining experiences, entertainment shows, and safety briefings. Our cruise interpreters are experienced travelers who understand maritime environments and work seamlessly with cruise staff. Whether it's a three-day getaway or a month-long voyage, we help make your cruise vacation accessible and worry-free.

 

 

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Video-Remote Interpreting

Instant Access to Professional Interpreters Anywhere

Need an ASL interpreter right now? Video Remote Interpreting connects you with certified professionals in minutes through your computer, tablet, or smartphone. VRI is perfect for quick appointments, unexpected situations, rural areas, or any time on-site interpretation isn't feasible. Get immediate access to qualified interpreters for medical appointments, business calls, customer service interactions, educational settings, and more. Available 24/7 with no travel fees, VRI makes professional ASL interpretation accessible anytime, anywhere you have an internet connection.

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ASL Video Remote Interpreting Service

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AdAstraConnect makes it easy to schedule and manage ASL interpreters, CART captioning, and other Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing services from one secure platform.

Whether you need on-demand VRI support or planned on-site assignments, the system streamlines requests, tracks appointments, and ensures fast, accessible, and ADA-aligned communication across your organization.

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Industries We Serve

Language errors carry real consequences. Misdiagnosed patients, dismissed court cases, failed compliance audits. Ad Astra works with organizations where getting it right is non-negotiable.

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World-Class
Communication
Solutions

 
300+
Spoken languages, dialects, and signed languages served
 
130k+
Assignments per year
 
20k+
Linguists worldwide

FedEx boosts global communication efficiency with Ad Astra

Vector
25% faster
project turnaround
Clip path group
$5.8M reduction
in annual costs from interpretation errors
Clip path group
30% increase
in customer satisfaction
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"Ad Astra has been instrumental in helping us bridge communication gaps across our global operations. Their precise, real-time interpretation services support has dramatically improved our efficiency and customer experience worldwide."
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Frequently Asked Questions

ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation bridges communication between Deaf or hard of hearing people who use sign language and hearing people who speak English. Our professional interpreters do more than just translate words, they convey meaning, tone, and cultural context in both directions, ensuring everyone in the conversation fully understands each other.
We offer on-site interpretation for in-person meetings, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) for instant access anywhere, Deaf-Blind interpretation with tactile signing, oral transliteration, Cued Speech, and CART (real-time captioning) services. Whether it's a doctor's appointment, business meeting, classroom, legal proceeding, or conference, we have the right solution for your communication needs.
Yes, all our interpreters hold national certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalent state certifications. We thoroughly verify credentials, check backgrounds, and ensure every interpreter meets strict professional standards and maintains ongoing education. You're getting the best qualified professionals in the field.
Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) connects you with a certified ASL interpreter instantly through video on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. It's perfect for short appointments, unexpected situations, or when scheduling an on-site interpreter isn't possible. Many medical facilities, businesses, and service providers use VRI for quick, convenient access to professional interpretation.
For on-site interpreters, we recommend booking at least 5-7 business days in advance to ensure availability. Medical, legal, or mental health appointments should be scheduled 2 weeks ahead when possible, especially if specialized knowledge is needed. VRI services are often available same-day or even immediately for urgent situations.
CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) provides live captions of everything being said, displayed on a screen in real-time. It's incredibly helpful for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, especially in classrooms, conferences, meetings, and large events. CART also benefits people with auditory processing issues or anyone who prefers reading along with spoken content.
ASL interpretation is mentally and physically demanding work. For anything lasting more than 90 minutes, we provide a team of two interpreters who switch every 20-30 minutes. This rotation prevents fatigue and maintains accuracy throughout your event. Fast-paced settings like conferences or technical presentations may need a team regardless of length.
Good communication is a team effort! Share any materials or agenda with interpreters beforehand when possible. Make sure there's good lighting on the interpreter and minimal background noise. Speak at a natural pace and face the Deaf person when talking (the interpreter will be positioned where both parties can see them). For longer sessions, allow brief breaks. We'll guide you through best practices for your specific situation.

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