Who develops rules for state government agencies regarding sign language interpreter services?
The Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) develops administrative rules for providers of communication access services, such as sign language/English interpreters. The rules establish guidelines for State Executive Branch agencies hiring providers, including credentials and recommended fees. Contact the Disability and Communication Access Board for a copy of the rules or more information on hiring interpreters. If you need to hire an interpreter on a fee-for-service basis, the next two pages, ATTACHMENT M-1 , provide a sample purchase order for interpreter services, as well as a sample invoice from a free-lance interpreter billing for services. (Please note that the hourly rate indicated on the invoice is for illustrative purposes only and not intended to reflect a recommended billing rate.
