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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
An introduction to AI for interpreters/translators Delivered by Darren Townsend-Handscomb Saturday 16 May 2026 Time: 10am - 5pm In this interactive workshop participants will be introduced to the following: What is AI? AI & BSL – what’s happening, eth… Read more
Delivered by Paul Bemonte (RSLI) Every interaction between people involves a power dynamic. Our role as interpreter invests us with some of that power; we may be the only person in the room who understands both languages being used, or when we are working in a simu… Read more
This course will be delivered over 2 sessions: Sunday 31th May & Saturday 13th June, 10am to 1pm You must be available to attend both sessions. Registering for this event will also allow access to part 2 on 13th June. Cost is £30 for both parts.&n… Read more
Delivered by Paul Belmonte (RSLI) One of the more challenging situations in which we work is when we are interpreting with a patient who is nearing the end of their life. As well as the emotional impact of giving voice to the dying, the interpreter must also carefully manag… Read more
Please join us online for an evening CPD session with Dr Isabelle Heyerick. Interpreting strategies: what, how, why? Dr Isabelle Heyerick In this informative session we will explore the concept of linguistic interpreting strategies, based on Isabelle’s PhD research. We w… Read more
