An ASL Interpreting Agency —

For Every Setting, Every Need.

When you require the services of an ASL interpreter — in a hospital, a classroom, a courtroom, or a concert hall — Preferred Sign Language Interpreter Services (PSLIS) is the call that gets it done. Qualified, credentialed, and culturally competent ASL interpreters, based in Michigan – also available virtually nationwide.

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Securing a qualified ASL interpreter can feel unfamiliar — especially for people doing it for the first time. Hospitals, schools, courts, employers, churches, community groups, and families across Michigan reach out to us every day, and we’re here to make the process simple.

When you call PSLIS, you won’t have to search on your own, vet interpreters yourself, or wonder if the right person will show up. We’ll handle it. We’ll find the interpreter with the right qualifications for your specific setting, coordinate the details, and be the partner you can count on every time.

Is this your first time hiring an interpreter? Check out this informational handout written by an interpreter with over 20 years of experience in the field. We got you.

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Our Values.

Culturally Competent

Interpreting ASL requires more than technical skill — it requires cultural fluency, adaptability, and a commitment to never stop learning. Trust between an interpreter and the communities they serve is earned over time, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our interpreters are dedicated practitioners who take their ongoing development seriously, because the Deaf community deserves interpreters who understand that this work is a lifelong practice, not a credential you earn once and set aside.

Equitably Compensated

Interpreter quality starts with how interpreters are treated. We pay competitive, transparent rates because we value our interpreters and recognize…… Better pay means better interpreters. Better interpreters means better outcomes for the people we serve.

Dependably Delivered

Inconsistency is one of the biggest failures in this industry. We build relationships — not just rosters — so the people and organizations who rely on us know what to expect every time.

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Where we work.

ASL interpreting isn’t confined to one setting — and neither are we. Preferred Sign Language Interpreter Services provides qualified interpreters for:

• Medical & mental health appointments
• K–12 schools and special education programs
• Colleges and universities
• Legal proceedings, depositions, and court hearings
• Government agencies and public services
• Workplace meetings, trainings, and HR interactions
• Performing arts, events, and public gatherings
• Community and social services
• And more — if ASL access is needed, we’ll help make it happen

Not sure if we cover your situation? Call us. The answer is almost always yes.

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Interpreters You Can Trust

Every interpreter who works with Preferred Sign Language Interpreter Services meets our standards for professional qualification, cultural competency, and reliability. We build relationships with interpreters who are serious about this work.

Our interpreter standards include:

• RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) Certification or active candidate status
• Michigan Qualified Interpreter (QI) Certification
• Demonstrated experience in specialized settings
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• Cultural fluency and accountability to the Deaf community

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An Agency Built With Interpreters in Mind.

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Preferred Sign Language Interpreter Services was founded by an interpreter with over twenty years of experience and a Survivor Activist currently completing ASL interpreting training — two people who believe that when interpreters are supported well, everyone benefits. The Deaf community gets better access. Interpreters do their best work. And the agency earns a reputation worth having.

For over a decade, our co-founder led a survivor-serving organization where accessible events, written materials, and facilitation were. She curated and shared resources that other organizations adopted, raising access expectations across the communities she served. Preferred Interpreting exists because access is a critical part of how we build a world where everyone belongs and has what they need.

We’re building something collaborative from the ground up. That means competitive and transparent pay, and working relationships built on mutual respect. We want to hear from you — about the work, about what’s working, about what could be better. Your voice shapes how we operate.

Whether you’re newly certified or have spent years in the field — if you’re serious about this work, we’d love to connect.

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