Slovak Sign Language interpreting

Slovak Sign Language interpreting, at work and beyond

A Czech Sign Language interpreter may be acceptable to some Slovak Deaf people, but we ask first; others want Slovak signing, particularly for legal rights, medical consent and employment terms. Some Slovak Deaf people abroad have learned the local sign language, and a few prefer Czech, so we note each person's choice for future bookings.

We provide Slovak Sign Language interpreting on site and through video remote interpreting with an interpreter based in Slovakia, which suits short appointments such as GP visits, calls with HR or a quick meeting with a solicitor. In long or technical assignments, such as disciplinary hearings, training days or court proceedings, two interpreters work in turns so that accuracy holds throughout. Social services meetings involving Deaf parents can include a Deaf relay where helpful.

Slovak Deaf workers abroad often arrive through agencies, and we can support group inductions with Slovak Sign Language interpreters, then keep the same interpreter for later reviews so that trust builds over time.

Written Slovak into signed video

Deaf translators record Slovak Sign Language versions of contracts, payslip explanations, health advice and social services letters, and signed Slovak clips can be written up in Slovak or English. Slovak birth, marriage and education certificates are certified by our Slovak translators.

Because the Deaf community now generally uses the term slovenský posunkový jazyk, our written material about the language follows current usage rather than the older legal wording.

Slovak captions and transcripts

Slovak or English captions can be added to training films and recorded meetings, and transcripts capture both signed and spoken contributions, each one proofread by a person.

Settings for our linguists in Slovak Sign Language

Our vetted, trained and qualified Slovak Sign Language interpreters can support employers, healthcare providers, legal practitioners and social services. Requests are handled by one SILA Linguists® coordinator, interpreters are vetted, and Slovak Deaf clients' privacy is protected by non-disclosure agreements and UK GDPR.