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Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada

CASLI is the only national association representing sign language interpreters in Canada. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Canadian Association of Sign Language Interpreters (CASLI), formerly known as the Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada (AVLIC), is the national, non-profit certifying body for professional American Sign Language-English, Quebec Sign Language-French interpreters in Canada.[1][2][3]

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History

Established in 1979, CASLI is the only organization in Canada administering the Canadian Evaluation System (CES) to certify ASL–English interpreters.[4][5][6]

In April 2024, CASLI acknowledged a nationwide shortage of ASL interpreters, particularly those specialized in STEM fields, and attributed this to limited training time and a focus on general language skills.[7]

Governance and partnerships

The organization operates under a national board with regional affiliate chapters (e.g., AQILS in Quebec). CASLI also maintains formal partnerships, such as with AQILS since 2016 and with Deaf-led organizations like CAD and CCSD.[8][9][10]

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