Mission Statement

ASLIA is a provincial association which represents its membership and advances the sign language interpreting profession by promoting the provision of high-quality service through the endorsement of ethical practices, standards, and the continuing development of interpreting skills, underlying knowledge and professional growth.

What We Do

ASLIA is a professional association whose members are:

• ASL-English Interpreters
• Deaf Interpreters
• Students enrolled in an interpreter education program.

If you are an interpreter new to Alberta or a recent grad, reach out to us at aslia@aslia.ca so we welcome you!

The association is supports its members and community by:

• Delivering workshops to members
• Providing resources about sign language interpreting
• Supporting Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and organizations
• Promoting high quality standards for members

Get Informed

Learn about the roots of ASLIA, our core values, mission statement, and how we envision the future of the field of sign language interpreting.

History of ASLIA

Sign language interpreting is a dynamic career. Learn more about the role of a sign language interpreter, the types of interpreters, and the difference when you hire an ASLIA member.

Sign Language Interpreting

Sign language interpreting is a dynamic career. Learn more about the role of a sign language interpreter, the types of interpreters, and the difference when you hire an ASLIA member.

Professional Standards

Committees & Initiatives

From professional development, community outreach, to setting standards for the field -- we have committees and initiatives for it.

Find an Interpreter

If you are looking to hire a sign language interpreter, you have multiple options. Learn more about agencies and our members here.

Community Organizations

We are endlessly grateful to the contributions of individuals and associations in the local, national, and international Deaf communities.

Our Logo

ASLIA is proud to recognize the design talent of Kayla Bradford. Kayla's design for ASLIA is representative of a community of individuals across Alberta with international affiliations. Retrospective to our previous logo, blue hues were incorporated giving the logo a sense of tradition.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Kayla graduated from The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in 2007 with a Certificate of Graphic Sign Arts. Since then she has put her talents to use as a freelance graphic designer. She is also actively involved with Edmonton Association of the Deaf (EAD), Alberta Deaf Sports Association (ADSA), and the Alberta Association of the Deaf (AAD).

Kayla can be contacted via email: kaylambrad@gmail.com for design requests.