Our History

Visual Communication Interpreting (VCI) is a woman-owned, small business establishing a tradition of excellence since 2007.  VCI was formerly owned by certified interpreter Beth Foreman, CI/CT and operated under the name Language Interpreting Network Consulting (LINC).

VCI provides professional American Sign Language interpreting services in a courteous and cost-effective manner to the deaf and hearing communities in the greater Knoxville area as well as all of East Tennessee.  VCI interpreters are also hired to provide high quality interpreting services for conferences and conventions across the southeastern United Stated.

We are thankful for the relationships that have developed with our clients, interpreters, and the community as a whole. It is the heart of VCI to
remain committed to our pursuit of excellence in providing equal access to communication for people in the Deaf and hearing communities
focusing on the highest level of service with integrity, respect, and confidentiality.

Ruann L. Wood, NIC: RID/Owner is a certified American Sign Language interpreter (RID: NIC) through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). She is a graduate from the esteemed interpreter training program at Portland Community College (PCC), Portland, Oregon, attended the two year Deaf Studies program at Chattanooga State Community College, and is a current student at Tennessee Temple University pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in American Sign Language interpretation.  Ruann has several years of interpreting experience and was mentored by some of Portland’s finest certified interpreters (both Deaf and hearing) and continues to hone her skills through social interaction with the local deaf community.   Ruann has chosen to devote her career to maintaining integrity, excellence in profession, and service with a smile to all deaf and hearing consumers.

Current Professional Memberships

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)

Knoxville Tennessee Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (KTRID)

Tennessee Association of the Deaf (TAD)

TN Association of Professional Interpreters and Transliteraters (TAPIT)

Adventures in the Profession

Interpreter/Coordinator – 2009 Student Life Ministry Conference – Gatlinburg

Interpreter – 2009 Xtreme Winter Conference – Gatlinburg

Interpreter – 2009 REVOLVE Tour

Interpreter/Coordinator – 2008 – present Women of Joy Conferences

Interpreter – 2008 – present Women of Faith Conferences

Presenter – 2009 Annual TAPIT Conference

Support Staff Coordinator Assistant – 2007 RID National Conference

Support Staff Team Member – 2005 RID National Conference

Student Representative – 2004 Region 5 RID Conference

Community Volunteer Work

Interpreter Coordinator – 2008 Franklin Graham Festival – Knoxville, TN

Lead Interpreter – Faith Promise Church, Knoxville, TN

Team Interpreter – Joyce Meyer Ministry Conference

Girl Scout Leader – Deaf Girl Scout Troop #864 – 2006 – 2009

Financial Supporter – Deaf Missions in Africa, Honduras, and Mexico

VCI financially supports and recognizes the work of organizations serving the Deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing communities in the greater Knoxville, Tennessee area and appreciate their role in providing equal access communication for all.