Interpreter List
Certified and Qualified Sign Language Community Interpreters in
Southern Nevada
There are various types of certifications that interpreters possess in order to comply with NRS656a
(Nevada Interpreter Certification Standards). The skill level of interpreters is determined by their
certification/assessment results. These levels are explained three different ways:
a. Master: If an interpreter is at the Master level, it means on of two things. They are nationally
certified as a Master by passing a comprehensive test issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the
Deaf. The other possibility is the interpreter has passed a comprehensive test issued by the
American Consortium of Certified Interpreters/ National Association for the Deaf with the highest
score possible on the test. If an interpreter is at the Master level, they are the most qualified for
placement in a variety of community settings (EX: legal situations, medical situations, mental health,
etc.)
b. Advanced: If an interpreter is at the Advanced level, it means the interpreter is nationally certified
by passing a comprehensive test issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf/National
Association of the Deaf with a score within a high range of a professional interpreter. Interpreters at
the advanced level are highly qualified for placement in a variety of community settings (EX: job
interviews, medical appointments, legal situations, etc.)
c. Skilled: E If an interpreter is at the Skilled level, it means one of two things. They are either
nationally certified by passing a comprehensive test issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the
Deaf/National Association of the Deaf with a score that falls within a standard range of a
professional interpreter. The other possibility is the interpreter passed the Educational Interpreter
Performance Assessment (EIPA) exam with a high score. IF an interpreter is at the Skilled level, they
are qualified in a variety of non-critical community settings (EX: job interviews) but may only
interpret in legal situations, medical appointments, and postsecondary education with due care.
The following directory lists the interpreters based on their certification levels. On the top of the list you
will find the most highly qualified interpreters of Southern Nevada. If you have any questions regarding
the proficiency levels and/or certification meanings, please feel free to contact the DHHARC office at
702-363-3323. For further information you may also check our website at www.dhharc.org or the
Disability Services website at http://dhhs.nv.gov/ODS_RelayNV.htm.
Southern Nevada
Caroline Bass (Master)
Email: mail@prestonbass.com
Malina Steffanie Dravis-Tucker (Master)
Phone number: 808-936-0046, email: malinadt@gmail.com
Sherlee Williams (Master)
Phone number: 702-327-6244, email: manycats@networkus.com
Merideth Aurs
Phone number: 702-564-2648, email: 2meride@gmail.com
Michael Bodak (Advanced)
Phone number: 702-496-4696, email: terp4asl@cox.net
Linda Esau (Advanced)
Email: lesau@interact.ccsd.net
Stephanie Gardner (Advanced)
Phone number: (951) 756-8618, email: sgardner05@gmail.com
Deborah Gonzales (Advanced)
Phone number: 702-205-1721, email: Debterp@cox.net
Crystina Scott (Advanced)
Phone number: 702-808-6070, email: Crystina@aslcomm.com
Elaine Stanton (Advanced)
Phone number: 702-326-4327
Angela Beachley (Skilled)
Phone number: 801-735-6303
Daniel Conway-Dickson (Skilled)
Phone number: 505-401-4515, email: conwaysuccess@yahoo.com
Kathy Gibson (Skilled)
Phone number: 435-313-4669, email: jandkgibson@cox.net
Debbie Glab (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-205-8109, email: ddglab@hotmail.com
Whitney Hobbs (Skilled)
Email: hobbswhit@gmail.com
Brooke Kaplan (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-481-7985, email: brookekaplan@tmo.blackberry.net
Nina Osborne (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-683-8600, email: dancin223@aol.com
Janet Painter (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-203-2569, email: JPainter@interact.ccsd.net
Rod Voris (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-449-5436, email: rodterp@hotmail.com
Jessie Werner (Skilled)
Phone number: 702-499-4894, email: gandhmom@embarqmail.com
Sign Language Interpreting Agencies
Southern Nevada
American Sign Language Communication
702-610-4722 (Nevada Scheduling)
801-403-6606 (Utah Scheduling)
866-294-6921 (Fax)
www.aslcomm.com
CDI Network (Certified Deaf Interpreters)
(909)267-6549
www.needcdi.com
Communication Accessing Network
2657 Windmill Pkwy, Box 250, Henderson, NV 89014
702-896-5457 (Voice)
702-269-4925 (TTY)
702-896-4347 (Fax)
Cyracom (Medical)
800-713-4950 Ext: 1
www.cyracom.com
Network Interpreting Services
(Coordinates interpreting services all over the US)
1-800-284-1042
(Voice/Fax)
1-800284-5176 (TTY only)
Preston Bass Interpreting Services, LLC
Contact: Jerry and Caroline Bass
PO Box 370162, Las Vegas, NV 89137
702-228-5181 (Voice)
702-228-5182 (TTY/Video Phone)
702-228-5183 (Fax)
www.prestonbass.com
Sign Language Interpreting Services (Serves CA and NV)
916-483-4751 (Voice/TTY)
916-487-8177 (Fax)
916-802-2815 (Cell phone & emergency after hours/weekends)
info@signinterpreting.com (email)
Talking Hands
Contact: CJ Neal
Las Vegas, NV
702-460-0503 (Voice)
702-507-0060 (Fax)
talkinghands@cox.net (email)
W.I.N (Western Interpreting Network)
951-526-2671
www.westerninterpreting.net
C.A.R.T (Communication Access Realtime Translation) Providers
Lori Judd
Phone: 702- 260-9678 Email: squeekjudd@hotmail.com
Teri Ward
Phone: 702-953-9691; 702-349-6311 Email: rtcpro@hotmail.com
Denise Phipps
Phone: 775-224-3534; 775-476-3534 Email: iabrev8@sbcglobal.net
P.O. Box 20905
Reno, NV 89515