Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
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Interpreter Referral Service - On Line Program
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Additional Information
- Hours of the the Interpreter Referral Service
- How the On-Line Program Works - Agencies/Businesses*
- How the On-Line Program Works - Sign Language Interpreters*
- Information Needed When Making a Referral
- Nebraska Interpreter Service's Brochure*
- Who to Contact With Questions
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Who to Contact
Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
1313 Farnam on the MallOmaha NE 68102-1836
Phone:(402) 595-3991 v/tty
Toll Free: 1-877-248-7836 v/tty
E-Mail Address: interpreter.referral@ncdhh.ne.gov or omaha.office@ncdhh.ne.gov
Hours the Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service is Available
The Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Referral Service is closed on the following state holidays:
- New Year's Day - January 1st
- Martin Luther King, JR Day - Third Monday in January
- President's Day - Third Monday in February
- Arbor Day - Last Friday in April
- Memorial Day - Last Monday in May
- Independence Day - July 4th
- Labor Day - First Monday in September
- Columbus Day - Second Monday in October
- Veteran's Day - November 11th
- Thanksgiving Day - Fourth Thursday in November
- Day after Thanksgiving - Friday following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day - December 25th
Information Needed When Calling the Sign Language Interpreter Referral Service
The following information is needed when requesting a Sign Language Interpreter:
- Date and time of the assignment
- Type of the assignment
- Location/duration of the assignment
- Number of deaf/hard of hearing clients
- Contact person's name and phone number
- Preferred Interpreter/Client preference
- Interpreters already contacted if any