Policies and Procedures
Alaska Interpreting Alliance, Inc.
Interpreting - Training - Consulting
Deaf Language Models
PO Box 2088
Palmer, Alaska 99645-2088
(907) 982-2751 v/text
Fax (907) 745-SIGN (7446)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Hourly rates for assignments are charged portal-to-portal. This includes a two-hour minimum
interpreting time plus travel time. Travel time is only charged if an interpreter has to drive more than 15 miles to provide services.
For assignments over two hours in length, or of an extremely difficult nature, at least two interpreters will be required.
Parking fees are included on the invoice for payment.
Payment is due upon the receipt of invoice. Prompt payment is appreciated.
A 10% late fee will be assessed if payment is not received within 30 days. This will be repeated for each 30 days of non-payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If the assignment is cancelled with less than 24 hours/one working day's notice, all scheduled interpreting will be billed.
If the assignment is cancelled with 24 to 48 hours notice, 50% of the total interpreting hours will be billed.
If the assignment is cancelled with more than 48 hours/two working days notice, no charges will be billed.
ASSIGNMENTS
General Assignments:
Employment, entertainment, academic, political, religious, community, corporate, training, etc.
Technical Assignments:
Conventions, corporate accounting, intermediate and advanced training, engineering, etc.
Medical or Mental Health:
Doctor, dentist, hospital, in-patient, out-patient, day treatment, psychometric testing, etc.
Legal Assignments:
Court, attorney, police station, jail, probation, etc.
FEE FOR REGULAR ASSIGNMENTS FOR INTERPRETERS
Please contact us for current rates.
PLEASE CALL FOR RATES FOR OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
Deaf Language Models
Deaf Education Mentor/Consultant
Deaf Education Teacher
Infant Learning Program Support Staff