Andrea K. Smith | Sign Language Interpreter

Thank you for considering me for your interpreting needs. These rates reflect industry standards. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me or use the Request Interpreting Services form to contact me.

Rates

• Standard Rate
  Initial fee covers up to two hours of interpreting services. A $10.00 discount is offered on requests made more than 14 days in advance.
  • $130.00 Initial Fee + $55.00 for each additional hour
• Legal Rate
  Standard rate plus differential for specialty setting requiring additional training, certifications, and expertise.
  • $140.00 Initial Fee + $65.00 for each additional hour
• Subcontractor Rate
  If you would like for me to provide additional interpreters, this will be the flat fee for each additional interpreter per hour.
  • $58.00 for each hour per interpreter
• Miscellaneous Rate
  Differential rates for platform, performance, deaf-blind (tactile), or otherwise more demanding assignments will be negotiated at the time a request is made. Please note that performance assignments are negotiated per assignment and not per hour.
  • Negotiable

Reimbursable Charges
I do not charge for mileage, parking, tolls, trains, or metro. However, if I contract other interpreters for your assignment these charges may apply and will be negotiated at the time of contract.

Travel Time Charges
In light of the spiking cost of gasoline as well as the worsening traffic conditions in the DC metro area, assignments requiring 1.75 hours of travel or more one way will be billed portal to portal.

Travel outside of the Metro DC area
Assignments will be negotiated at the time of the request and may include a day rate and/or reimbursement for airfare, hotel, and rental cars.

Coverage
Assignments over two hours long generally require a second interpreter. I can personally arrange for this at the rates quoted above or provide you with referrals.

Cancellations and No-Shows
Cancellations made less than two business days before the beginning of the assignment are considered untimely and will be billed. Assignments that require travel outside of the DC Metro area (radius of 150 miles) require additional planning, travel purchases, and hotel confirmation. Therefore, these assignments will require one month's notice of cancellation to avoid being charged for the entire assignment. No-Shows are billed without exception.

Inclement Weather Policy
I have taken effort to ensure that I am prepared to handle all manner of inclement weather. I will cancel without cost only when a weather emergency has been officially declared by the local authorities. Cancellations due to inclement weather will be billed unless otherwise negotiated.

Payment Terms
Net due 30 days from the invoice date. Invoices paid late will be assessed an additional 5.0% for each additional 30 day period. As of May 17, 2005, I am pleased to announce that I can accept credit card payments in person, by fax, or over the phone. Please do not email the credit card number as this is not a secure format.

Prices Subject To Change
Prices subject to change without notice. Please contact me directly for current pricing. This price list last updated May 2008.

Subject To Availability
Andrea K. Smith's professional ASL interpreting services are subject to scheduling availability. Andrea Smith reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason.