Deaf Interpreter Application Form
Alternative Pathway

  • Your Information

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  • https://www.casli.ca/Affiliate-Chapters

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  • If you did not graduate from a college or university-based interpreter education program, you must show proof that you meet all of the following criteria:

    • 40 hours of work as a Deaf Interpreter
    • 20 hours of professional development specific to Deaf Interpreting
    • 20 hours of professional development specific to the process of interpreting
    • 20 hours of professional development specific to ethics

    Note: To see which college or university-based interpreter education programs are recognized by CASLI, please visit https://www.casli.ca/Interpreter-Education-Programs

  • Proof That You Meet All of the Criteria Listed Above

    Please fill out each of the following sections and upload all supporting documents (certificates of completion) using the upload function provided under each section.

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  • A minimum of 40 hours of work as a Deaf interpreter within the past four (4) years is required.

    Please complete the table below with brief details about the interpreting assignments you have worked in.

    Note: Do NOT include any client names or personal details.
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  • Please note: If you have completed the full 50 hours of professional development, you must fill out one (1) row for each professional development workshop or course you completed.

    You must complete the breakdown of hours for your application to be reviewed. Here's an example showing 50 hours of professional development from one company or workshop host.

    For example:
    Out of the 50 total hours of professional development:

    30 hours go under “20 Hours of Professional Development Specific to Deaf Interpreting”

    15 hours go under “20 Hours of Professional Development Specific to the Process of Interpreting”

    5 hours go under “20 Hours of Professional Development Specific to Ethics”

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  • A minimum of 20 hours of professional development specific to Deaf interpreting within the past four (4) years is required.

    Please complete the table below with brief details about the workshops or courses you have taken or attended, whether in person or online.

    Be sure to include a copy of any certificates of completion you received for each activity.
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  • A minimum of 20 hours of professional development specific to the process of interpreting within the past four (4) years is required.

    Please complete the table below with brief details about the workshops or courses you have taken or attended, whether in person or online.

    Be sure to include a copy of any certificates of completion you received.
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  • A minimum of 20 hours of professional development specific to ethics within the past four (4) years is required.

    Please complete the table below with brief details about the workshops or courses you have taken or attended, whether in person or online.

    Be sure to include a copy of any certificates of completion you have received.
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  • In addition to meeting the criteria listed in the Membership Criteria section, you must also provide CASLI with two (2) letters of support, labeled #1 and #2.

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  • Letter of Support #1 - Affiliate Chapter

    Please contact the Affiliate Chapter you wish to join and ask for a letter of support. You can find a list of Affiliate Chapters here: https://www.casli.ca/Affiliate-Chapters.

    Include a copy of that letter along with this form.

    Is the letter included with your application?
  • If you select "No", your Deaf Interpreter (DI) application will not proceed. Please contact your selected Affiliate Chapter to obtain a letter of support. (https://www.casli.ca/Affiliate-Chapters)
  • Word or PDF Documents Only (jpg, jpeg and png will do, too)

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  • Please include one (1) letter of support from either:

    * A Deaf organization in the province where you live or work, OR

    * An Active CASLI member who has experience working with you and is a member of the Affiliate Chapter you wish to join.

    You only need to submit one letter—either from a Deaf organization or from an Active CASLI member.

    Is the letter included with your application?
  • If you select “No,” your Deaf Interpreter (DI) application will not proceed.
    Please obtain a letter of support from either a Deaf organization or an Active CASLI member before submitting your application.
  • Word or PDF Documents Only (jpg, jpeg and png will do, too)

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  • If you have any questions, please contact us at casli@casli.ca

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