Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada
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The Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI), formerly known as the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC), is the national, non-profit certifying body for professional American Sign Language-English, Quebec Sign Language-French interpreters in Canada.[1][2][3]
History
The organization was established in 1979 as the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC), and in 2018 was renamed to the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters.[4]
In April 2024, CASLI acknowledged a nationwide shortage of ASL interpreters, particularly those specialized in STEM fields, and attributed this to limited training time and a focus on general language skills.[5]
Governance and partnerships
The organization operates under a national board with regional affiliate chapters (e.g., AQILS in Quebec). CASLI also maintains formal partnerships, such as with AQILS since 2016 and with Deaf-led organizations like CAD and CCSD.[6][7][8]
It is a member of the World Association of Sign Language Interpreters.[4]
See also
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Canadian Association of the Deaf
- International Federation of Translators
- Quebec Sign Language (LSQ)
References
- ^ "CASLI - Why Hire a CASLI Member". www.casli.ca. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Stakeholder Organizations - SRV Canada VRS". 2022-03-16. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ Wong, Jessica (2020-04-06). "'Giving us the full understanding of what's happening': Applause for ASL interpreters amid pandemic". CBC. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ a b Stone, Christopher; Adam, Robert; Quadros, Ronice Müller de, eds. (2022). The Routledge handbook of sign language translation and interpreting. Routledge handbooks in translation and interpreting studies. London ; New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis Group. p. 87. ISBN 978-1-000-59833-9.
- ^ Vermes, Jason (2024-04-04). "Deaf academics say a lack of ASL interpreters specialized in STEM is holding them back". CBC. Retrieved 2025-07-04.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions". Canadian Association of the Deaf - Association des Sourds du Canada. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Ontario Association of Sign Language Interpreters - Interpreters". www.oasli.on.ca. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Shah, Bansri (2025-02-25). "Sign language interpretation services at The Ottawa Hospital: 5 FAQs -". The Ottawa Hospital. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
Further reading
- Butler, Jim (14 October 1980). "Interpreters for deaf form group". The Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 28 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Robertson, Sheila (6 August 1981). "Workshop teaches skills in communicating with deaf". Star-Phoenix. Retrieved 28 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Woodhouse, Leanne (30 June 1992). "Visual language interpreters offer link to hearing world". Star-Phoenix. Retrieved 28 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- Kom, Joel (23 August 2006). "Ruling hailed as human rights victory". The Gazette. Montreal, QC. Retrieved 28 June 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
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