Specializing in Interpreting for the Performing Arts

Welcome to the world of ASL/English interpreting 
for Performing Arts and Theatrical performances.

Learn more about our organization below. 

Preview upcoming events in Houston HERE!

What We Do
 In 1998, SDGCR,  Inc was established with the goal of providing professional consultation and educational resources regarding ASL/English interpreting.  Our goal for the 2022-2023 season is to increase quality access for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing community to the theatrical arts in the Houston Theater District.

The organization's mission statement is:

Those that use American Sign Language for daily communication should be the leaders in educating others about this language and community.  Our goal is serve as a bridge between those that use ASL and those that do not by providing information, resources and at-cost or free interpreting services to those in need.  Our mission is accomplished by collaborating with the Deaf community while embodying professionalism and ethical behavior.  Click here to view our approach to theatrical interpreting.

Company History

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Since 1998, SDGCR, Inc has supported the educational needs of those interested in learning more about professional sign language interpreting and the world of American Sign Language.   The organization is an IRS approved tax-exempt non-profit agency designed to to provide consultation or interpretation services at-cost or free to those in need.  The goal of the organization is to help increase access and promote deaf success. 

Event Coordinator:
Sharon G. Hill
BEI Master, Medical, Level IV 




Biography:
Sharon G. Hill is a lifelong student of ASL and a professional sign language interpreter for over 20 years.  She is currently employed as the Director of the American Sign Language Interpreting (ASLI) program at the University of Houston.   Sharon is a Master Level interpreter, which is the highest level of interpreting certification awarded by the Board for Evaluators of Interpreters (BEI).

She has served as Chair of the BEI Advisory Board for Texas which advises the State regarding the application of rules, policies and procedures as they relate to certified sign language interpreters, and evaluates and certifies interpreters to work in the State of Texas.   She has completed doctoral classes at Gallaudet University - Department of Interpretation.  Currently, she is writing up her dissertation to earn a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.