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Did You Know?

Are you new to South Dakota or recently graduated? Are you looking to work in South Dakota as a Sign Language Interpreter? If so, we have some important information you should know! There is a law in South Dakota that you must hold national certification or have an EIPA score of 3.5 or higher in order to be financially compensated for your interpreting work. It is a class II misdemeanor if you work with out this certification. This certification must be registered with the state annually. If you don't hold national certification or have an EIPA score of at least 3.5, you will have to register for a Provisional Certification (PC). You can work under a PC for up to 5 years while you work towards national certification or achieve a 'passing' EIPA score. During this time you are required to meet with a state-approved mentor for 8 hours a month. You can find the details and registration forms on the South Dakota Department of Human Service's website: CLICK HERE

Where to Work!

Do you have your certification/registration worked out but are just wondering where interpreters work here? Well, its our pleasure to share what we know. The following are places where most interpreters obtain work either as an employee or an independent contractor :

• Sign Language Interpreting Agencies (listed alphabetically):

• Grate Interpreting, owner LeAnn Grate

• Interpreter Services Inc, owner Kasey Entwisle

• Video Relay (listed alphabetically):

• Sorenson, based in Sioux Falls

• ZVRS, based in Sioux Falls

• Local school districts