About ASLIA

History of ASLIA

ASLIA was incorporated in 1978 under its original name, Alberta Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (ACRID). Until 2010, the association represented members primarily from northern Alberta. In 2011, the association underwent a name change in 2011 to become ASLIA, the Association of Sign Language Interpreters of Alberta. It has grown to include members from all over the great province of Alberta.

ASLIA is a registered, non-profit society whose members are professional sign language interpreters. ASLIA members provide quality interpreting services between signed and spoken language users. At the national level, ASLIA is affiliated with the Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters, CASLI, which promotes networking among existing interpreter organizations and nurtures the development of the vibrant interpreting profession.

The encouragement, support and active collaboration that we receive from Deaf and Hard of Hearing organizations and individuals across the province, country, and globe contributes immeasurably to every phase of ASLIA's work.