Sign languages – Interpreter training and resources for professionals

Consult this page to find interpreter training programs and resources for Canadian sign language professionals.

On this page

• American Sign Language
• Quebec Sign Language (langue des signes québécoise)

American Sign Language

• American Sign Language-English Interpretation diploma
  Source: Red River College
• American Sign Language/English interpretation
  Source: Nova Scotia Community College
• American Sign Language-English Interpretation Program
  Source: University of Manitoba
• American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Studies
  Source: Lakeland College
• American Sign Language Studies certificate
  Source: Nova Scotia Community College
• Certification for Teachers and Instructors of Sign Language in ASL/LSQ
  Source: Sign Language Institute Canada
• Deaf Academics & InterpretersꟷFaculty of Science
  Source: Saint Mary’s University
• Minerva Deaf Research Lab Educator’s Toolkit
  Source: University of Alberta
• Professional ResourcesꟷDeaf or Hard of Hearing
  Source: Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority
• Sign Language/Deaf StudiesꟷCareer and program information
  Source: ontariocolleges.ca
• Sign Language Interpretation program
  Source: Douglas College
• Sign Language Studies
  Source: Vancouver Community College

Quebec Sign Language (langue des signes québécoise)

• Become an interpreter (in French only)
  Source: Association québécoise des interprètes en langues des signes
• Become an interpreterꟷInterpretation Services Division (in French only)
  Source: Centres collégiaux de soutien à l’intégration
• Major in French-Quebec Sign Language Interpretation (in French only)
  Source: Université du Québec à Montréal

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Related links

For French resources on this topic, check out our Langues des signes – Formation des interprètes et ressources pour les professionnels page.