Service Type	First Hour	Each Additional 15 Min
Day Pre-Scheduled 7am-5pm, 8+ hrs notice	$130	$16.25
Night/Weekend Pre-Scheduled After 5pm & weekends, 8+ hrs notice	$180	$22.50
Same Day Request Less than 8 hrs notice	+$40 surcharge	Applicable rate above

As an example, a 90-minute weekday session is $130 for the first hour plus $32.50 for the additional 30 minutes ($16.25 x 2), for a total of $162.50. Same-day requests made with less than 8 business hours' notice add a flat $40 surcharge to the applicable rate. We cannot guarantee immediate coverage but can usually connect an interpreter within minutes.

How VRI Pricing Compares to Onsite

At first glance the VRI first-hour rate can look higher than our onsite hourly rate, but for a comparable appointment VRI is usually the more affordable choice. VRI has a one-hour minimum rather than the two-hour minimum that applies to onsite requests, and because the interpreter connects remotely, there is no admin or travel time added to your invoice. After the first hour, time is billed in 15-minute increments at a lower rate.

Quick comparison, a one-hour weekday appointment:
Onsite: two-hour minimum (one hour of interpreting plus one hour of admin/travel) = $140
VRI: one-hour minimum, no travel = $130
The savings grow on longer or out-of-area assignments, where onsite travel time increases.

Requesting VRI

Please submit all VRI requests using the 3 Bridges Interpreter Request Form, which can be found on the 3 Bridges website. Once we receive the request, it will be processed, and a confirmation email will be sent, verifying your request and confirming the details. The confirmation email includes a cancellation link. Please use this link if you need to make any changes to your request.

Confirmed Bookings

When we receive your VRI request, it is considered confirmed and we will immediately work on scheduling your interpreter.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be made on the 3 Bridges Cancellation page or by clicking the "Cancel Interpreter" button in the email confirmation. An email confirmation will be sent shortly afterwards. Cancellations cannot be made by phone or email.

Client No Show

If the client or any person(s) related to the assignment fails to appear, the 1-hour minimum or the full-time scheduled, whichever is greater, will apply and the client will be billed accordingly. Interpreters are expected to wait 30 minutes before it is considered a "no show" but can be requested to stay the entire duration if needed.

Team Interpreters

Some assignments require "team interpreting," which is two interpreters working in "shifts" between 15 and 30 minutes. Example scenarios include meetings, trainings, workshops, classroom settings or prolonged assignments. Due to the physical, logistical and/or mental demands of the work, any assignment greater than 1 hour may require two interpreters. That determination will be made at the time of booking.

Technical Requirements

Clients are responsible for ensuring stable internet connectivity and compatible devices for VRI sessions. We recommend testing connections prior to scheduled appointments. Technical difficulties on the client's end that prevent service delivery will still result in billing for scheduled time.

Platform Compatibility

3 Bridges VRI works on the major video platforms our clients already use, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, GoToMeeting, and Doxy.me, as well as our own secure video connection. Please tell us your preferred platform at the time of booking so we can confirm compatibility and share connection details in advance.

Session Setup & Visibility

For an effective session, the Deaf or hard of hearing participant needs a clear, well-lit view of the interpreter and clean two-way audio. Please position the camera at eye level, provide adequate lighting on all participants, minimize background noise, and ensure speakers can be heard clearly by the interpreter. A larger screen is recommended whenever possible.

Confidentiality

All interpreters adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct, and VRI sessions are kept strictly confidential. Sessions may not be recorded, photographed, or streamed without advance written consent from all parties. Approved recording or streaming is billed at the specialty rate noted above.

Same Day Requests

All same day requests made with less than 8 business hours' notice are charged a flat $40 surcharge in addition to the applicable VRI rate. We encourage clients to schedule in advance whenever possible, as we cannot always guarantee immediate coverage.

Invoice

You will receive an emailed invoice shortly after completion of the assignment. Invoices will be sent to the email contact listed on your billing information.

Payment Methods

Our preferred payment method is ACH bank transfer. We also accept mailed checks and credit card payments. A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments.

Late Fees

Payment is due upon receipt. Invoices not paid within 15 days are considered past due. Balances unpaid after 30 days are subject to a late fee of $50 or 10% of the outstanding balance (whichever is greater) every 30 days.

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1. This agreement applies to all VRI and related services requested by or on behalf of this organization, including future requests, until replaced by a new written agreement.
2. The organization remains financially responsible for all confirmed services scheduled under these terms.
3. It is the organization's duty to notify 3 Bridges Sign Language Services of any changes to billing contacts, administrative staff, or payment procedures.
4. Any failure to provide updated contact information does not release the organization from responsibility for invoices issued under this agreement.