Birnbaum Interpreting Services in DC

ASL and accessibility services in Washington, DC — delivered by a local partner who understands the stakes

In Washington, DC, communication access is not optional — it is foundational to equity, compliance, and due process. BIS provides professional American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and accessibility services across the District, supporting organizations that serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in government, healthcare, education, legal, workplace, and community settings.

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A Washington, DC ASL and accessibility partner with deep DMV roots

BIS is headquartered in the DMV and has extensive experience supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities throughout Washington, DC. From federal and local agencies to courts, universities, hospitals, employers, and nonprofit organizations, BIS delivers reliable communication access in environments where accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism are critical.

As a local partner, BIS understands the regulatory expectations, operational pressures, and public accountability that define work in the District. We provide consistent, dependable services that help organizations meet ADA obligations, reduce risk, and deliver meaningful access without disruption.

Why we exist

What we deliver in Washington, DC

Professional ASL and accessibility services — delivered locally, supported regionally.

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Our language access and accessibility services in Washington, DC support

ASL interpreting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals

Qualified, professional American Sign Language interpreters support clear, accurate, and culturally respectful communication in government, legal, healthcare, educational, workplace, and community settings.

CART, captioning, and communication access services

Real-time and post-event captioning services ensure accessibility for meetings, hearings, classrooms, public events, and digital content across the District.

On-site and remote interpreting solutions

Flexible in-person and video-based services provide reliable access when and where it’s needed — without compromising quality or security.

ADA and accessibility compliance support

BIS helps DC organizations meet ADA and accessibility requirements with confidence through services aligned to legal standards and best practices.

Reliability in high-stakes and public environments

From courtrooms and council chambers to hospitals and federal buildings, BIS supports uninterrupted communication where precision and trust matter most.

Local partnership and long-term support

As a DMV-headquartered provider, BIS delivers responsive, regionally informed service and builds long-term partnerships — not one-off scheduling transactions.

Our values

These values guide how we show up every day—for our clients, our colleagues, and the communities we serve.

The Right to Communicate

Everyone deserves access to communication. We center Deaf and hard of hearing communities so they can fully participate, connect, and belong in every part of society.

Trust and Transparency

We address historic gaps in Deaf access by leading with accountability, quality, and openness—building trust between Deaf communities, partners, and institutions.

Accessibility: Beyond Compliance

Accessibility isn’t just about meeting requirements. We help partners see Deaf access as a value that strengthens engagement, inclusion, and meaningful connection.

Industries We Serve

Regardless of your industry, our services are tailored to meet the specific needs and challenges of your field.

Commercial Business

Birnbaum Interpreting Services supports commercial businesses with sign language interpreting, VRI, captioning, reasonable accommodations, and foreign language access services nationwide.

Education

Support Deaf students, families, and educators with clear, accessible communication that strengthens engagement, equity, and learning outcomes across every program, classroom, and digital learning ...

Federal Contractors

Birnbaum Interpreting Services supports federal contractors with interpreting, remote services, and strict security protocols, ensuring high-quality Deaf and foreign language access nationwide.

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Federal Government

Support Deaf federal employees and stakeholders with clear, accessible communication that strengthens efficiency, equity, and productivity across every agency and department.

Healthcare

Public grade schools, colleges and universities, and specialty courses—BIS provides service for both students and faculty.

State & Local Government

Supporting Deaf employees, stakeholders, and public interfacers with clear, accessible communication is required under ADA law. But more importantly, Deaf access ser...

Partner with a local Washington, DC ASL and accessibility provider who understands the responsibility

If your organization serves Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals in Washington, DC, BIS is ready to support you with reliable, professional ASL interpreting and accessibility services delivered by a local, DMV-based partner.