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Welcome to the Association of Sign Language Interpreters and Translators
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Professional Sign Language Interpreters and Translators
ASLI, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters and Translators in the United Kingdom, was established in 1987 to provide professional discussion on all issues related to sign language interpreting and the provision of interpreting services. From the beginning our aims have been simple: to encourage good practice in sign language interpreting and to support our fellow professionals.
Our members are Interpreters and Translators, who are appropriately qualified and insured
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The aims of the Association
To encourage good practice in sign language interpreting
To represent the interests and views of sign language interpreters and the interpreting profession in the UK.
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Benefits of ASLI
Useful definitions: Neurodiversity: The idea that there is no such thing as a ‘normal’ brain or way of thinking. It values the natural diversity of human beings and accepts that we will all interact with the world in different ways, because of how we process… Read more
Interpreting Medical Concepts (Part 1) by Clive Mason Date: Sat 31 Jan 2026, 9.30am-4.30pm (6 Hours CPD) Cost: £150 – inc. tea and coffee Location: St Pancras Community Association, 67 Plender Street, London NW1 0LB (ask for ASLI London at recep… Read more
This event is specifically for students and trainees. If you are newly qualified and would like to attend, please email training@asli.org.uk Walking the walk, allyship in action It’s easy to support the idea of allyship, but how do you put it into practice?… Read more
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm 6 Hours CPD Cost: £100. Tea and coffee included. Bring your own lunch. Delivered in BSL Skopos Theory encourages us to consider the purpose of our interpretation. Meaningful use of Constructed Action will make our BSL product… Read more
