Our employees across the globe communicate in dozens of languages. But not every language includes the spoken word. At our aerospace manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, Randy Smallwood, a CNC machinist, communicates with co-workers through signs, gestures and written notes. Smallwood has been deaf since losing his hearing at a young age.

26 years! Deaf Access has been open and providing sign language interpreting services for 26 years. I made the decision to create an interpreting agency that would put our customers first. Who are our customers exactly? Deaf people who utilize interpreters, interpreters who contract with us and businesses who provide interpreters for deaf people as we all work together to ensure effective and accurate communication.

An often underserved and overlooked community that may miss out on these events is the hard of hearing, should interpreting services not be available. Whether it's traveling to a new city, taking part in business conventions, meetings or training, or if healthcare/medical needs arise when you’re away from home, Huntsville-based Deaf Access, Inc. has you covered. 

Founded in 1995 by Frances Smallwood, Deaf Access, Inc. has been serving the North Alabama community for 25 years. The company provides quality Sign Language interpreting services for a variety of settings to include technical, employment, legal, healthcare, education, business and government, to name a few. As a woman-owned small business, Smallwood prides herself on sourcing knowledgeable and experienced interpreters for their clients.

Deaf Access has been and continues to monitor the current COVID-19 coronavirus health threat and will work within the guidance from local, state, and federal agencies as well as health experts. The health and well-being of all those who are in and around Deaf Access, our interpreters, and our customers is a top priority for us.