Deaf Professional Signers Database

Deaf Interpreters & Deaf ASL Signers

Join our database of deaf interpreters & ASL signers for job opportunities.
About Us: D-PAN, The Deaf Professional Arts Network, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization focused on producing access to entertainment in American Sign Language. Formed in 2006 to make music and music culture accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, D-PAN has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in creating access to entertainment and more.

Job Description: We are seeking deaf interpreters to sign on camera for projects covering a variety of content, with topics including but not limited to educational, medical, entertainment, informative, and more. Deaf interpreters must be able to review all provided materials as required per project. Project source materials range from text-based to video-based. Video content in need of ASL interpretation will be accompanied by a transcript, captions, and additional accessibility tools per the interpreter's preference. Must have basic technical capabilities and be able to take direction.

Job Qualifications:
- 10+ years of signing experience
- Organized, punctual, able to deliver content in a timely fashion
- Technical knowledge & capabilities
If you feel that you are a good fit, please sign up below:
Types of Deaf Interpreters:

The goal of our internal signing database is to have direct contact with those who have the skills to work with us on projects.

Deaf Interpreter: A deaf person who has experience sharing information in ASL with a deaf audience but is not certified.

Certified Deaf Interpreter: A deaf interpreter who is certified and endorsed to interpret in the field.

Deaf Signer: A deaf person who is a fluent signer.

Deaf Music Interpreter: A deaf person who signs music.
Select which option(s) best apply to you:*

Deaf InterpreterCertified Deaf InterpreterDeaf SignerDeaf Music Performer
Basic Information
Name:*

First NameLast Name
City:*
State:*
Email:*
example@example.com
Text Number:*
We may use this to text you for job opportunities
Do you prefer to communicate via text or email

TextEmailBoth
Tell us about your signing skills
How many years have you been using American Sign Language? *
Do you have any Certifications/Credentials:*
Please describe your current standing with certification(s):
Area(s) of expertise or interest:*

MedicalLegalFinancialArtsEntertainmentTechnologyCurrent EventsEducationalGovernmentOther
Education:*
Education / Other:
Do you have certifications and/or fluency in additional sign languages?
Examples: International Sign Language, British Sign Language, Japanese Sign Language, etc.
What are your preferred type of projects?

Self-Paced Text to ASLASL Timed to Audio (Videos with a speaker, music, etc.)Live InterpretationOther
Tell us more
Our projects always have a goal of authentic representation. Please select which of the following best apply to you

This is not required, but would help us tremendously in ensuring our goal of authenticity.
Asian or Pacific IslanderBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative American or Alaskan NativeWhite or CaucasianOther
Other
Technical Questions
Do you consider yourself tech savvy?*
Do you have video equipment to record yourself?*
Some projects may require more than a laptop webcam or phone.
What are your video recording capabilities? *
Examples: iPhone 14, MacBook Pro 2018, Logitech C920 Webcam, Canon EOS 90D, Teleprompter, Backgrounds including Green, Blue, Gray, White, two studio lights 2800-6500k Dimmable
The following is not required, but would be great to see.
Link to your work:
Additional Link:
Should be Empty:

Deaf Interpreters & Deaf ASL Signers

Basic Information

Tell us about your signing skills

Our projects always have a goal of authentic representation. Please select which of the following best apply to you

Technical Questions

The following is not required, but would be great to see.