Illinois interpreters
Interpreter Education
CAIRS has implemented a wide selection of programs to benefit our agency's interpreters and local Interpreter Training Program students.
CAIRS is a member of RID in good standing.
Non-Discrimination Statement
CAIRS prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, veteran status, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.
CAIRS Illinois
Interpreter FAQ
The Interpreter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is part of CAIRS’ continuing effort to develop best practices and to encourage interpreters to participate in the quality assurance process.
Key Online Resources
DeafHealth.org is a stellar example of the power of digital education in operation! Empowerment through knowledge! Kudos to these folks!
CAIRS Emergency After Hours Service
CAIRS Emergency After Hours Service (EAS) Team provides interpreting services during non-business hours (Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday all day) for emergency medical assignments in the greater Chicago area. Let our special EAS Team of several dozen licensed interpreters help put your mind at ease! To contact CAIRS EAS, please call 312-895-4300.
Community News & Updates
CAIRS Business Office Address Has Changed
After many years in the hustle and bustle of the Chicago loop, CAIRS has relocated its office to the leafy suburbs. However, while our business address has changed, our long standing commitment to high professional standards, in all that we do, has not!
Other Stories
- CAIRS Business Office Address Has Changed
- CAIRS CHAI Healthcare Initiative
- Sign-Language Interpreter Education and Demand Control Schema
- Announcing New Illinois Hospital Access Initiative
- Illinois Legal Aid Online Links Deaf Persons to Resources
- Help Support DeafMD.org and Vital Signs E-Newsletter
- Call to Action: Expand National Financing of ASL Services
- NAD Shares Links to Accessible Swine Flu Information
Online Management
See an overview of the CAIRS online management system and its features!
CAIRS
4801 Southwick Drive, Suite 610
Matteson, IL 60443
312 895-4300
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Entrusted to Serve the Midwest Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Since 1990
