At BIS, we believe that everyone has the right to communicate. We are committed to bridging the gap between Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (HoH) communities and the world around them. For over 25 years, we have been dedicated to providing the highest quality sign language interpreting, captioning, and Deaf access services that empower individuals to participate fully and authentically in every aspect of life.
At BIS, we offer more than just interpreting services—we provide cultural expertise, innovative solutions, and tailored accessibility to help you create inclusive environments where Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (HoH) individuals can thrive.
With over 30 years of experience, we are committed to fostering genuine understanding and ensuring communication is seamless and effective across all industries.
BIS offers a wide range of interpreting and transliterating services to match virtually any environment, scenario or audience, on-site or virtually through Video Remote Interpreting (VRI).
BIS VRI is interoperable, meaning you can use it on several different devices. Our live dispatch system makes sure you don’t have any wait time. This is especially beneficial for last-minute assignments.
Services include on-site and remote CART, C-Print, TypeWell, notetaking, and post-production transcription. You choose the format. If we can hear it, we’ll type it.
On-site and remote foreign language interpreting, and document translations. Our interpreters and translators possess intricate cultural knowledge in order to convey the right messages.
Experts at BIS specialize in secure document translation to bring clarity through written dialogue and important documents.
BIS provides a number of workshops, seminars and training sessions for interpreters and businesses. We also provide customized workshops to fit the needs of individual agencies.
BIS offers RID-approved CEUs to help interpreters maintain certification. Staff get free CEUs; external interpreters can join workshops led by expert Randy Thuesen on varied industry topics.
Regardless of your industry, our services are tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of your field.
From helpful guides to cultural insights, our resources empower clients and communities to navigate communication access with confidence and ease.
Fighting addiction in Deaf/HoH communities with partners like AddictionResource.net, promoting access, awareness, and science-based recovery.
BIS backs ResumeBuilder.com to help disabled job seekers fight bias, write strong resumes, and navigate workplace rights and discrimination.
We’re here to help. Contact BIS to support your Deaf access needs, ensure compliance, and build community.