ASL Interpreting • Accessibility
Elevating access. Creating connection.
Professional ASL interpreting and accessibility services for live events, conferences, organizations and communities in San Diego and beyond.
What is Elevate?
Access where everyone can fully participate.
Elevate is a San Diego ASL interpreting and accessibility team. Accessibility isn't simply about providing an interpreter — it's about creating an experience where Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can fully participate.
Professional expertise, thoughtful preparation and genuine care for the guest experience — from the first conversation to the final moment.
30+
Years of Experience
Access
Creating Access. Building Community.
15+
Years Building an Interpreting Business
MA
Master of Arts in Deaf Education
Services
Interpreting + accessibility, done right.
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ASL Interpreting
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Live Events & Performances
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Conferences & Professional Events
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Meetings & Presentations
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Educational Settings
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Complex Interpreting Assignments
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Accessibility Planning & Consultation
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Featured Client Experience
It was such a pleasure having the Elevate ASL team at The Rady Shell. Great communication, very knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care for the guest experience were evident throughout the event and truly made a difference. Thank you Chelsea!
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Elevate Interpreting is who we trust to provide exceptional communication access and support to our Deaf Disabled child. Leading with empathy, advocacy, and an emphasis on respecting culture and identity regardless of ability level, Elevate has absolutely made a difference in our son’s life. When other interpreters might only show up and sign only direct communication, Elevate interprets everything: incidental language learning and access is key especially for Deaf children and Deaf Plus.
I have no hesitation about recommending Chelsea or anyone hand-picked to be on her team. Anyone we have worked with that has been a partner of hers has also become a preferred interpreter for our son; this speaks to the quality, commitment, and integrity of the organization—from its founder, to each interpreter and staff member.
Kristen Stratton, J.M.
Parent
I have known Chelsea for well over a decade and beyond being extremely competent, professional and a great communicator, she truly cares about her work, the families she impacts and the community as a whole. I cannot say enough about her depth of knowledge in education and the dynamics of the deaf community. She lives and breathes her work and I wouldn't hesitate to work with her here again.
Sadie S.
Professional colleague
Meet Chelsea
This work is personal.
Chelsea Hull's connection to this work began with her mother, who was Deaf. That experience shaped a lifelong commitment to accessibility, education and connection.
With an MA in Deaf Education and more than 30 years across ASL interpreting, advocacy, family support and live events, Chelsea's experience and perspective are the foundation behind Elevate.
About ChelseaMeet the Team
Exceptional interpreters.
One elevated experience.
Elevate is a professional interpreting and accessibility team — skilled people who share one standard of preparation, professionalism and care.
Chelsea Hull, MA
Founder + Lead Interpreter
Leslie Martinez, BSW
DeafPlus Advocate + Accessibility Consultant
Francis Key
Deaf Interpreter
Erika Van Gerpen
Professional Hearing Interpreter
Torri Ryder
Professional Interpreter
Our Approach
Access is more than a service. It's about understanding the experience.
We think about what it takes for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences to experience the event fully — not simply receive an interpretation of it.
The interpreter isn't the point. The experience is.
Our ApproachLet's work together
Let's make it accessible.
Planning a concert, conference, meeting or live event in San Diego or beyond? Tell us what you need and we'll put together ASL interpreting and accessibility support that fits.