American Sign Language is a complete, natural language with its own grammar, syntax, and cultural context. It is used primarily by Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in the United States and parts of Canada. ASL is not a visual representation of English — it is a fully independent language.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act require organizations receiving federal funding to provide effective communication access, which often means qualified ASL interpreters. Demand spans healthcare appointments, legal proceedings, educational settings (K-12 and higher education), government services, and workplace accommodations.
IMP handles the unique requirements of ASL interpreting: onsite-only or VRI delivery (OPI is not applicable for sign language), team interpreting for long assignments, and certification tracking for RID, NIC, and state-level credentials. Broadcasting excludes OPI jobs from ASL interpreters automatically.
IMP was built by Frederick Interpreting Agency — a Deaf-owned company founded by Ethan Kramer, whose parents are Deaf. ASL interpreting is not an afterthought in IMP. It's in the platform's DNA.
Broadcasting, scheduling, billing, and reporting — tailored to your agency's American Sign Language interpreter network.