Mary Jane 'MJ' Grant, born to Deaf parents, has been a member of the Maine Deaf community since childhood. Currently, she provides sign language interpreting services to D/deaf communities throughout the state of Maine. Nationally Certified since 1999 through (the) Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), she has experiences working with a wide variety of clientele in an array of settings, including the Maine State government, as well as a broad range of community work ranging from educational to mental health, human services, corporate and theatrical settings. Testimonials demonstrate that MJ Grant has been a reliable asset to Deaf and hearing communities.  As a native signer and years of experience as a professional interpreter, she has an inherent understanding of the need for effective communication. As a member of the community she serves, MJ Grant recognizes that each interpreting situation is unique and requires attention to detail.  She brings a high level of professionalism, skill and confidentiality to all assignments. In addition to interpreting, she has been an instructor and mentor in the University of Southern Maine’s Interpreter Training Program. Her goal at the University is to foster the growth of the sign language interpreting profession.   MJ Grant is excited to provide her professional services to D/deaf and hearing communities. MJ Grant believes her capacity to contribute to the field is best executed by the establishment of a private practice interpreting business.  Mary Jane Grant Interpreting Services, LLC invites you to join her as she uses her gifts from the community for the community. If you would like to discuss your interpreting situation or to schedule MJ Grant and her associates for interpreting assignments, please contact MJ and her scheduling team at requests@maryjanegrant.com.