Meadow Interpreting is a Deaf-led organisation dedicated to prioritising the needs of Deaf and hard of hearing people in their everyday lives. We understand the challenges faced by the Deaf community, and our mission is to provide tailored support that ensures clear and accessible communication.
We offer a wide range of services across the UK, including British Sign Language (BSL) and Deaf Relay interpreting, as well as professional translation services. Whether you need interpreting for an appointment, translation for websites or documents, or Deaf Awareness workshops for your team, we’re here to help you bridge communication gaps and make your services more inclusive.
Our core values are to Inspire, Grow, and demonstrate Resilience
Inspire
To help to inspire people to achieve their dreams.
Grow
Empowering people to grow to become independent and strong.
Resilience
To be able to overcome the daily barriers they experience in their lives.
Make your vision clear, words are like seeds. You receive the fruit of whatever you plant. We are constantly planting seeds every day in our everyday lives.
Why Book Meadow Interpreting? You’ve Come to the Right Place
- Over 20 years of experience in the Deaf community, with a deep understanding of the unique needs of Deaf and hard of hearing people.
- Over 10 years of experience in the interpreting industry, delivering high-quality and reliable services.
- We’ve worked with interpreters across the UK, providing flexible solutions to meet a wide range of needs.
If you are interested in booking a British Sign Language Interpreter, BSL/Intralingual (Deaf relay) Interpreter, Lip-speaker, Speech To Text Reporter, or Deaf Awareness training workshops. We are here for you.
About me
I’m Jessica Pettican, the founder of Meadow Interpreting. Born profoundly deaf, I discovered British Sign Language (BSL) later in life while studying at university in Lancashire. With over 20 years of experience in the Deaf community and more than 10 years in the interpreting industry, I am passionate about bridging the gap between Deaf and hearing people, ensuring equal access to information in all areas of life.
I hold a BA (Hons) in Business Management, a Level 6 qualification in British Sign Language, and have completed a Signature course in Interpreting, specialising in the Deaf Relay stream. Additionally, I am a qualified independent advocate with a specialism in the Care Act and supporting vulnerable adults. I’ve been working in the advocacy sector, supporting Deaf clients since 2009.
Having worked with interpreters and advocates across the UK, I understand the unique needs of Deaf people and am committed to providing them with the support they need to live independently and access services equally.
Jessica is also a qualified advocate specialising in Vulnerable Adults and Care Act. If you require freelance advocacy services, please contact us.