Anne M. Leahy, Inc.
Sign Language Interpreting
RID CI / CT, NAD V

P.O. Box 1244
Falls Church, VA 22041-1244
+1 (703) 627-5592 m
+1 (703) 578-4757 f
mail (at) anneleahy.com

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Capabilities

Anne Leahy is a nationally-certified and experienced American Sign Language interpreter based in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Strengths in monolingual ASL users, high-register English source and target language, and heavy sign-to-voice work, both interactive and platform. Settings include but are not limited to medical, educational, legal and correctional, social services, business, governmental, linguistics, international, mental health, and technical/scientific.

Rates, Terms, and Conditions PDF .doc

Thank you for keeping my information on file. Below are my terms and conditions, which reflect industry standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Rates (as of 1 April 2008)
Note: Rates will increase beginning 01 April 2008

$140.00 initial two-hour minimum
$ 55.00 per hour thereafter
$145.00 initial two-hour minimum for other interpreters
$ 60.00 per hour thereafter for other interpreter(s)

Discounts or differential rates for platform, performance, legal, international, or otherwise more demanding assignments will be negotiated at the time a request is made.

Requests received ten full business days or more in advance of the beginning of the assignment are discounted a flat $10.00.

Offsite Travel
Day rates for offsite travel will be negotiated separately. Per diem will be assessed at the standard GSA rates, and expenses incident to travel and lodging will be reimbursed at cost.

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 at no charge. A full day of work will not be billed as a series of shorter assignments.

Short Notice Fee
A $40.00 fee may be added to requests made with less than three business days' notice.

Reimbursable Charges
Local parking, mileage, and travel costs may be negotiated at the time a request is made.

Cancellations
Cancellations made less than two business days in advance of the beginning of the assignment are considered untimely and will be billed. Multi-day assignments will only be billed within the two-day billable cancellation period.

Payment
Net 30 days from the invoice date. Late payments will be assessed an additional 3% after 14 days past due, and 5% after 30 days past due. Major credit cards accepted with no additional fees.

Resume/CV PDF .doc

Credentials

Certificate of Interpretation (CI) and Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Level 5 Master, National Association of the Deaf

Professional Experience

Interpreting

Aug 1992–PresentPrivate practice interpreter in Chicago, IL, Washington, DC, St. Louis, MO, and Seattle, WA metropolitan areas. Strengths in monolingual ASL users, high-register English source and target language, and heavy sign-to-voice work, both interactive and platform. Settings include but are not limited to medical, educational, legal and correctional, social services, business, governmental, linguistics, international, mental health, and technical/scientific.

Teaching/Presenting/Evaluation

April 2008Panel at Deaf Studies Today: "The Changing Role of Interpreters in the Deaf-World"; Utah Valley University

2006–presentRegular guest lectures at Utah Valley, Gallaudet, and Brigham Young Universities

Oct 2000"Toward Colorful Voicing" guest lecture to Gallaudet Interpreting MA students

Jun 2000Poster Session on the Cuban Deaf Community at Deaf History International, Gallaudet University

December 1999Presented on North American Deaf Culture and Arts in Havana, Cuba

May–Nov 1998Member of new statewide interpreter evaluation team in Illinois

Jun–Nov 1998Volunteer advanced ASL instructor for local Chicago Latino Parents' group

Jun–Sep 1998Developed and taught first fingerspelling course at Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Jun 1996–Nov 1998Mentor for Chicagoland Mentorship Consortium and Columbia College

Sep 1996Participated on Workshop Panel: "What do Deaf People / Interpreters Want?"

Formal Education

2000–PresentMA, Professional Writing and Editing; George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

1998BA, English (with writing emphasis); Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Jul 1987–Jul 1990Junior class standing as an English major; Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professional Memberships

Asociación Nacional de Interpretes de Lengua de Señas (México)
National Association of the Deaf (USA)
Mano-a-Mano (USA)
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (USA)
Midwest Center for Law and the Deaf (USA)

Continuing Education Highlights

2002–2007International Sign Interpretation (50 hours total)

1997–presentUndertaken Spanish Independent Study (toward interpreting application)

Sep 1999Attended First Int’l Conference of Sign Language Interpreters in Santiago, Cuba

Aug 1999Attended Mano a Mano, first meeting of trilingual RID interpreters in Boston, MA

Nov 1998Attended Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research (Int’l Sign Linguistics)

May 1998Received Mexican Sign Language Competency Certificate, Apache Creek, NM

Jan–Dec 1997Studied German I and II at Goethe Institut, Chicago, IL

Dec 1996–Apr 1997Attended Gallaudet University ASL Linguistics Series: ASL Morphology, ASL Syntax, Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community

Conference/Workshop Highlights PDF .doc

I have included ample work in the interpreting field, demonstrating my colleagues' confidence in my skills at their own events. Numbers listed under 'Days Booked' indicate how many times the group hired me that year. ++ indicates multiple days; * indicates working with a Deaf presenter; # indicates coordination services for regularly scheduled events or large-scale conferences. (All events took place in the Washington, DC metro area unless otherwise indicated.)

2007

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center	Scientific Presentations and Colloquia	50+	*#
Georgetown University Center for the Study of Learning	Neuroscience Research	20+	*#
Department of Homeland Security	Legal and Public Policy Events	50+	*#
American Association of People with Disabilities	National Meetings and Events	12	*#
Federal Communications Commission	Policy Meetings	12	*
World Bank	International Development	4
Business Leadership Network	Policy Meetings	2	*
Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.	Policy, Advocacy, and Internal Meetings	7	*
Department of Education	Policy Meetings	2	#

2006

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center	Scientific Presentations and Colloquia	50+	*#
Georgetown University Center for the Study of Learning	Neuroscience Research	20+	*#
Department of Homeland Security	Legal and Public Policy Events	50+	*#
American Association of People with Disabilities	National Meetings and Events	11	*#
National Emergency Management Association	Mid-year Conference	2	*#
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf	Committee Meetings	3
Business Leadership Network	Policy Meetings	2	*
Take Back America	National Conference	4	*#
Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.	Policy, Advocacy, and Internal Meetings	6	*

2005

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center	Scientific Presentations and Colloquia	50+	*#
Georgetown University Center for the Study of Learning	Neuroscience Research	20+	*#
Department of Homeland Security	Legal and Public Policy Events	20+	*#
Heller Ehrman White & McAullife	Mock Trial Legal Training	6	*#
World Bank	International Development	9	*
American Association of People with Disabilities	National Meetings and Events	11	*#

2004

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Scientific Presentations and Colloquia

++

*#

Department of Homeland Security

Legal and Public Policy Events

++

*#

Georgetown University Center for the Study of Learning

Neuroscience Research

++

*#

American Sign Language Teachers Association

Legislative Policy Training and Advocacy

3 *#

National Council on Disabilitly

Public Policy Meetings and Media Events

6 *

World Bank

International Development

6 *

Deaf Studies Today!

Academic Presentations

3 *

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Regional Conference

3 *

American Red Cross

National Policy Development/Review

2 *#

American Association of People with Disabilities

National Meetings and Events

11 *#

National Organization on Disability

National Preparedness Conference

3 *

2003

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)

Amer. Assoc. of People w/ Disab. & Natl Org for Women

Combined Forum: Women with Disabilities

2 *#

Potomac Chapter, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Board Meetings

2 *#

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (Chicago, IL)

National Conference

6 *

Deaf History International (Paris, France)

International Conference

5 *#

Department of Education: Region 10 (Seattle, WA)

Rehabilitation and Deafness Conference

3 *

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Scientific Presentations and Trainings

50+

*#

American Sign Language Teachers Association

Legislative Lobbying Forum and Conference

3 *#

National Council on Disability

Policy and Legislative Meetings

5 *

"History Through Deaf Eyes": PBS Documentary

Documentary Pre-Interviews

3 *

Atlantic Corridor Cultural Exchange	Irish Delegation Tour	2	*
United States International Council on Disability	Board Meetings	2	*#

Heller Ehrman White & McAullife

Mock Trial Legal Training

6 *#

2002

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Scientific Presentations and Trainings

++

*

Potomac Chapter, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Affiliate Chapter Conference

2 *

MD Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Town Hall Meeting	1	*
World Health Organization (Trieste, Italy)	International Conference	5	*

Paralympics

Board Meeting

1 Gallaudet University

Graduate and Undergraduate Open House

3 *

Potomac Chapter, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Business Meeeting

1 MD Governor's Advisory Board for Telecom. Relay

Board Meetings

2 *

National Council on Independent Living

National Conference

1 The Deaf Way II

International Conference

7 *

JFK Center for the Performing Arts	Audio Describer Training	5	*
Heller Ehrman White & McAullife	Moot Court / Mock Trial Training	2	*#

2001

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)

National Association of School Psychologists

National Convention

3 American Association of People w/Disabilities

Board Meetings

2 *

The Deaf Way II Artists Symposium

Planning Committee

1 *

Gallaudet University

Graduate and Undergraduate Open House

2 *

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in Government

National Training Conference

3 *

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (Orlando, FL)

National Conference

6 *

National Federation of the Deaf of Mexico (Mexico City)

International Conference

3 *

2000

Organization	Event	Days Booked	Role(s)

Microstrategy, Inc.

Annual Business Meeting

7

American Association for Advancement of Science	National Convention	3	*
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing in Government	National Training Conference	3	*

Very Special Arts of Mexico (Mexico City)

Third International Congress

3 *

International Psycho-Social Rehabilitation Association

National Convention

3

American Behavioral Association	National Convention	3
National Nutrition Summit	National Convention	2	*
USA Deaf Sports Federation	International Baseball Tournament	4	*

Anne M. Leahy, Inc.Sign Language InterpretingRID CI / CT, NAD V

P.O. Box 1244Falls Church, VA 22041-1244+1 (703) 627-5592 m+1 (703) 578-4757 fmail (at) anneleahy.com

Capabilities

Anne Leahy is a nationally-certified and experienced American Sign Language interpreter based in the Washington D.C. metro area.

Rates, Terms, and Conditions PDF .doc

Thank you for keeping my information on file. Below are my terms and conditions, which reflect industry standards. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Rates (as of 1 April 2008)Note: Rates will increase beginning 01 April 2008

$140.00 initial two-hour minimum $ 55.00 per hour thereafter $145.00 initial two-hour minimum for other interpreters $ 60.00 per hour thereafter for other interpreter(s)

Offsite TravelDay rates for offsite travel will be negotiated separately. Per diem will be assessed at the standard GSA rates, and expenses incident to travel and lodging will be reimbursed at cost.

CoverageAssignments 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 at no charge. A full day of work will not be billed as a series of shorter assignments.

Short Notice FeeA $40.00 fee may be added to requests made with less than three business days' notice.

Reimbursable ChargesLocal parking, mileage, and travel costs may be negotiated at the time a request is made.

CancellationsCancellations made less than two business days in advance of the beginning of the assignment are considered untimely and will be billed. Multi-day assignments will only be billed within the two-day billable cancellation period.

PaymentNet 30 days from the invoice date. Late payments will be assessed an additional 3% after 14 days past due, and 5% after 30 days past due. Major credit cards accepted with no additional fees.

Resume/CV PDF .doc

Credentials

Professional Experience

Interpreting

Teaching/Presenting/Evaluation

April 2008Panel at Deaf Studies Today: "The Changing Role of Interpreters in the Deaf-World"; Utah Valley University

2006–presentRegular guest lectures at Utah Valley, Gallaudet, and Brigham Young Universities

Oct 2000"Toward Colorful Voicing" guest lecture to Gallaudet Interpreting MA students

Jun 2000Poster Session on the Cuban Deaf Community at Deaf History International, Gallaudet University

December 1999Presented on North American Deaf Culture and Arts in Havana, Cuba

May–Nov 1998Member of new statewide interpreter evaluation team in Illinois

Jun–Nov 1998Volunteer advanced ASL instructor for local Chicago Latino Parents' group

Jun–Sep 1998Developed and taught first fingerspelling course at Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Jun 1996–Nov 1998Mentor for Chicagoland Mentorship Consortium and Columbia College

Sep 1996Participated on Workshop Panel: "What do Deaf People / Interpreters Want?"

Formal Education

2000–PresentMA, Professional Writing and Editing; George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

1998BA, English (with writing emphasis); Columbia College, Chicago, IL

Jul 1987–Jul 1990Junior class standing as an English major; Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professional Memberships

Continuing Education Highlights

2002–2007International Sign Interpretation (50 hours total)

1997–presentUndertaken Spanish Independent Study (toward interpreting application)

Sep 1999Attended First Int’l Conference of Sign Language Interpreters in Santiago, Cuba

Aug 1999Attended Mano a Mano, first meeting of trilingual RID interpreters in Boston, MA

Nov 1998Attended Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research (Int’l Sign Linguistics)

May 1998Received Mexican Sign Language Competency Certificate, Apache Creek, NM

Jan–Dec 1997Studied German I and II at Goethe Institut, Chicago, IL

Dec 1996–Apr 1997Attended Gallaudet University ASL Linguistics Series: ASL Morphology, ASL Syntax, Sociolinguistics of the Deaf Community

Conference/Workshop Highlights PDF .doc

2007

Organization

Event

Days Booked

Role(s)

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Scientific Presentations and Colloquia

50+

*#

Georgetown University Center for the Study of Learning

Neuroscience Research

20+

*#

Department of Homeland Security

Legal and Public Policy Events

50+

*#

American Association of People with Disabilities

National Meetings and Events

12

*#

Federal Communications Commission

Policy Meetings

12

*

World Bank

International Development

4

Business Leadership Network

Policy Meetings

2

*

Telecommunications for the Deaf, Inc.

Policy, Advocacy, and Internal Meetings

7

*

Anne M. Leahy, Inc.
Sign Language Interpreting
RID CI / CT, NAD V

P.O. Box 1244
Falls Church, VA 22041-1244
+1 (703) 627-5592 m
+1 (703) 578-4757 f
mail (at) anneleahy.com

Rates (as of 1 April 2008)
Note: Rates will increase beginning 01 April 2008

$140.00 initial two-hour minimum
$ 55.00 per hour thereafter
$145.00 initial two-hour minimum for other interpreters
$ 60.00 per hour thereafter for other interpreter(s)

Offsite Travel
Day rates for offsite travel will be negotiated separately. Per diem will be assessed at the standard GSA rates, and expenses incident to travel and lodging will be reimbursed at cost.

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 at no charge. A full day of work will not be billed as a series of shorter assignments.

Short Notice Fee
A $40.00 fee may be added to requests made with less than three business days' notice.

Reimbursable Charges
Local parking, mileage, and travel costs may be negotiated at the time a request is made.

Cancellations
Cancellations made less than two business days in advance of the beginning of the assignment are considered untimely and will be billed. Multi-day assignments will only be billed within the two-day billable cancellation period.

Payment
Net 30 days from the invoice date. Late payments will be assessed an additional 3% after 14 days past due, and 5% after 30 days past due. Major credit cards accepted with no additional fees.