Code of Massachusetts Regulations
112 CMR - COMMISSION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Title 112 CMR 3.00 - Interpreter Services For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing: Procedures And Structures For The Provision Of Interpreters For The Deaf And Hard Of Hearing By State Agencies
Section 3.03 - Definitions

Commissioner. The Commissioner of the MCDHH.

Contractor. A sign language interpreter or other provider of communication access whose services are contracted through MCDHH and who provides services directly to or on behalf of a State Agency. Sign language interpreter contractors may not utilize employees or subcontractors.

Interpreter for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing also referred to as an interpreter. An individual who has appropriate knowledge, training, and credentials, is approved by MCDHH, and is skilled in:

(a) sign language/English interpretation or transliteration; or

(b) oral interpretation or transliteration.

MCDHH Approved Legal interpreter. A freelance or staff interpreter who has National RID Certification with Legal Specialist Certification.

MCDHH Contract for Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. A standard form contract entered into between MCDHH, acting as an agent of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and interpreters and transliterators, who agree to provide a specified service(s) at a specified rate(s) to any State Agency or other contract participant within the duration of the contract to promote communication access during business transactions and service delivery on behalf of individuals who are deaf, deafblind, late-deafened, or hard of hearing.

Rate. The dollar amount to be paid to the contracted interpreter for unit of service provided.

Services. Sign language/English or oral interpretation or transliteration provided by interpreters or other types of communication access services as defined in the governing contract.

State Agency. Any executive office, department, agency, office, board, commission, or institution of the Executive Department. The Legislature, the Constitutional Offices, the Public Institutions of Higher Education, and Independent Public Authorities are encouraged but not required to comply with 112 CMR 3.00. Provision of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing by the Judiciary is dealt with separately.