Roster Information and Disclaimer

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  • The State of Hawaii Office of Language Access (OLA) maintains an online Roster of Spoken Language Interpreters and Translators pursuant to Act 217 Session Laws Hawaii 2013, and as codified in Hawaii Revised Statutes 321C-6(8). The Roster is designed for use by state and state-funded agencies, as well as by private businesses and the general public.
  • State and state-funded agencies are required, under Hawaii’s Language Access law (HRS 321C- 3) to “take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to services, programs, and activities by limited English proficient (LEP) persons” and to provide “competent, timely oral language services” to the LEP persons; as well as written translations of vital documents. Please see Hawaii’s Language Access Law
  • Agencies receiving federal funds have similar obligations under federal law. More information on federal language access law can be found at LEP.gov website.
  • This Roster lists only Spoken Language Interpreters. For Sign Language Interpreters, refer to the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB) website
  • The Roster can be searched to show the names, languages, contact information, geographic area, subject matter expertise, and relevant credentials of the spoken language interpreters and translators who have applied to be listed on the Roster.
  • A language service provider’s decision to be on this Roster is voluntary. The information provided by each interpreter and translator and reflected in the Roster is self-reported. All information has been reviewed and verified by OLA pursuant to the eligibility requirements for interpreters and translators as set forth in the Hawaii Administrative Rule Chapter 11-220.
  • Inclusion on the Roster is NOT evidence of being a "certified" interpreter or translator. Therefore, before hiring an interpreter or translator, consider determining whether the interpreter or translator adequately meets your needs. OLA is not liable for any errors or omissions in the interpretation or translation provided.
  • Language service providers set their own prices. OLA does not monitor pricing arrangements. These arrangements must be made directly between the agency and the interpreter or translation service provider. State and State-funded agencies must follow any required or applicable procurement rules, policies, and procedures when obtaining services from individuals listed in this roster. Please see  Frequently Asked Questions  about the Roster and How to Complete Searches for additional information.
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