The RID Volunteer Leadership structure is comprised of the Board, along with Committees, Councils, Task Forces, Member Sections and Affiliate Chapters. You can view the current Volunteer Leadership team list here and view all current Scopes of Work here.
If you are interested in learning about the step-by-step process to apply for Volunteer Leadership, you can find an instructional video in ASL here.
If you are interested in joining our Volunteer Leadership Team, please fill out the form here.
Committees.
RID has a number of standing committees, organized around a specific issue or responsibility.
Purpose: The Audit Committee is to assist/advise the Board of Directors in the oversight of organizational internal controls and risk management, and monitor, review, and report on the annual independent audit of the organization’s finances (purpose approved 12/03/2025 – Board Quarterly Meeting)
Purpose: The Bylaws Committee advises the RID Board of Directors with respect to the organization’s governing documents.
Purpose: The Certification Committee is tasked by the RID Board of Directors to advise the board on the RID’s Certification system and to recommend policies and standards in alignment with the RID’s Mission and Vision.
Purpose: The Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC) is established to ensure that actual, perceived, or potential conflicts of interest within the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) are identified, disclosed, reviewed, and appropriately addressed in accordance with RID’s policies, ethical standards, and applicable laws governing nonprofit organizations.
Purpose: The Elections Committee is responsible for executing the elections processes, as defined by the RID bylaws and detailed in the RID Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM), in the event of a contested office for Board service.
Purpose: Finance Committee is to provide high-level oversight and recommendations in alignment with RID’s mission and goals; support and identify current fundraising opportunities and endeavors, recommend financial partnerships and share trends that align with revenue targets in support of RID’s operational needs; and provide insight and recommendations regarding resource allocation, management and potential risks. In essence, the Finance Committee works with the RID Board of Directors to ensure RID financial accounts are managed effectively and the financial foundation is strong.
Purpose: The Nominations Committee is responsible for executing the nominations process, as defined by the RID bylaws and detailed in the RID Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM), when called upon by the RID Board of Directors to host either a regular or special nominations and elections cycle.
Contact info: nominations@rid.org
Purpose: The Professional Development Committee advises the RID Board of Directors. It assists RID Headquarters in the management of policies, standards, and administration of the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) and the Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET) program. Through this work, the Committee helps ensure that ongoing professional development requirements meaningfully support the continued competence of certificants and reinforce the credibility, legitimacy, and validity of RID certification, which in turn protects consumers of interpreter services.
Purpose: The Scholarships and Awards Committee solicits, reviews, and selects recipients for the association’s scholarships and awards.
Councils.
Councils are made up of individuals who have many years of experience in the interpreting profession.
Purpose: The Council of Elders’ primary function is to furnish the President and the Board with historical insights that reinforce the Board’s dedication to maintaining RID’s historical legacy and infusing it into all aspects of the Board’s decision-making.
Purpose: The Deaf Advisory Council advises the RID Board of Directors to maintain the Board’s commitment to ensuring that the Deaf perspective is integrated into all issues brought before the Board and the association.
Purpose: Diversity Council advises the RID Board of Directors to uphold the Board’s desire to ensure that diversity and inclusion are embodied in all matters before the Board and the association. Specifically, it assists the RID Board of Directors in promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging within the association; develops recommendations on how to make RID’s membership and leadership more diverse and inclusive; and assists in developing diversity programs and initiatives.
Task Forces.
Task Forces have specific goals, and may be disbanded when those goals are met. The task force is led by the staff and board liaisons, working to meet the assigned scope of work.
SCOPE OF WORK 2019-2021
TASKS TO COMPLETE:
1: Compile and review historical information and documents related to previous and current codes of ethics/CPC
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- Provide information in a format publically available and accessible.
2: Provide recommended revisions.
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- Revisions should consider immediate changes in order to support the work of the Ethical Practice System. The recommendations will be brought to the RID membership for review, deliberation and decision.
- Revisions should include long term changes in order to re-orient the CPC to a value-based framework
- Input shall be collected from relevant stakeholders
- Input shall be collected from the RID membership for consideration
- Explore and present a change to the name of the ethical code
- The name should represent the purpose and content of the code
3: Envision and Develop CPC materials
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- Materials to aid in education
- Materials to aid in advocacy
4: Outline and propose a regular schedule for review of the ethical code to ensure relevancy and applicability
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- Provide recommendations to the RID Board for the need to create a standing committee, including a potential scope of work.
5: Present Quarterly reports to the RID Board of Directors
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- Reports are submitted via Board liaisons.
REPORT DATE(S):
- FINAL REPORT: Spring 2020
- Final report to include (but not limited to): (note- the request for a final report is to receive information completed during the 2015-2017 term)
- Successes completed during term.
- Challenges faced during term.
- Recommendations for updates to the scope of work to allow for the completion of the task force’s work.
- Final report to include (but not limited to): (note- the request for a final report is to receive information completed during the 2015-2017 term)
- REPORTS:
- Provide updates to the Board of Directors, via the Board liaison, for each Board meeting.
- Note, reports must be submitted to the Board 10 days prior to each Board meeting. Work with the Board liaison to confirm meeting dates.
CONFIDENTIALITY LEVEL:
Low, unless otherwise noted.
NARRATIVE:
The Task Force shall work with Councils, Committees and/or Task Forces as necessary. Board liaisons will assist in creating the collaborative connection.
For the 2019-2021 term, the CPC Review Task Force members are charged with the following:
- To collect Community feedback on the 2005 CPC.
- To review, revise and strengthen the CPC.
- To participate in a review of the overall program and policies in an effort to maximize efficient use of volunteer resources.
- To comply with the 2013 RID Business Meeting motion E.
- To address items referred to the task force by the board of directors.
Resources:
- NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
- Ethical Practices System Overview (EPS)
- EPS Enforcement Procedures
- Standard Practice Papers
- Toward an Interpreter Sensibility: Three Levels of Ethical Analysis and a Comprehensive Model of Ethics Decision-Making for Interpreters
- Exploring Ethics: A Case for Revising the Code of Ethics
- 1995 Code of Ethics (historical)
- 1965 Code of Ethics (historical)
- RID Code of Professional Conduct in ASL by Wink
Purpose: The RID DeafBlind Task Force is composed of members who have combined aural and visual loss. This unit is tasked by the RID Board of Directors that
passed a motion inFebruary of 2021 to improve all communication and information accessible for the DeafBlind consumers. The unit’s primary work is to advise, address, analyze, test, and recommend accessibility access on website pages and media managed by RID.
Purpose: The Interpreting in Spiritual Spaces Task Force is to conduct research and provide recommendations on the potential establishment of an Interpreting in Spiritual Spaces Member Section and standards within RID, with a focus on improving access to spiritual services for the Deaf, DeafDisabled, and DeafBlind communities, while ensuring that the project stays within scope, budget, and timeline.
Scope of Work (SOW)
October 2019
- Investigate how to best establish a national credentialing system for legal/court interpreters.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders such as but not limited to NBDA, NAD, CASLI, NCSC, HEARD, among others.
- Community stakeholders must be reflective of the diverse communities we serve within the criminal justice system
- Explore the possibility of the courts taking ownership of credentialing, ASL-English and CDI, interpreters through a collective body.
- Work with legislative entities to garner information and guidance
- Explore current legislative guidelines regarding credentialing
Timeline
- TF to be selected by Oct 2019
- Report back Dec 2020 to membership
- Completed when a recommendation for testing/credentialing has been established
Established and approved October 2019
This Task Force is no longer active.
This Task Force was active but has since been dissolved. This page is being kept for archival purposes. The information about the Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force below:
- The Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force (SCBRTF) was to advise the RID Board of Directors in a thorough review, and to make recommendations on Motions E – S from the 2007 RID Conference Business Meeting.
Scope of Previous Work
For the term 2009-2011, the Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force members were charged to complete the following tasks:
- Gather member input on Motions E-S and related issues and provide the board of directors with recommendations.
- Be available to host or participate in a forum at national conferences.
- Address items referred to the committee by the board of directors.
How often does it meet?
The task force generally holds at least bi-monthly conference call meetings each year (visually accessible conference calls, when appropriate). Between conference calls, email correspondence occurs to further the work of the task force. Face-to-Face meetings, which are budgeted for and hosted on an as-needed basis, are decided upon by the board and RID Headquarters office staff. The task force must submit a request to the board including a clear rationale for the face-to-face along with an agenda of the work to be accomplished during the meeting time. Additional travel for meetings and/or educational initiatives may be necessary depending on the scope of work.
Who pays my expenses?
Volunteer leaders, if approved, for travel to attend a face-to-face meeting will be reimbursed travel and lodging expenses and given per diem for meals. (See Volunteer Leadership Manual for additional details regarding reimbursements.) All other extraneous travel requests may be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the board and RID Headquarters office staff liaisons.
What are my responsibilities as a Volunteer Leader?
Volunteer Leaders are expected to attend all task force meetings and assist in accomplishing the tasks set forth in the scope of work and ultimately support the implementation of RID’s Strategic Plan. An agenda must be developed prior to each meeting with each agenda item pointing to a task within the scope of work. (See Volunteer Leadership Manual for more information regarding position descriptions for each volunteer leader.)
The task force will review the scope of work and provide feedback related to the tasks, priorities, timelines, workflow, etc. Should the task force seek to address a project or issue outside the originally assigned scope of work, a formal request for that work assignment would need to be made via the progress report. Changes in the task force’s scope of work must have prior approval from the board.
At the end of the term, the task force will submit a final profess report to the board indicating the outcomes of the task force term, as well as make recommendations for future projects and initiatives for consideration by the board.
Member Sections
RID’s Member Sections (MS) provide a relationship-building forum for RID members to share common interests, goals and concerns that are also consistent with RID’s mission and values.
As formally recognized groups of RID members, Member Sections can hold meetings at the National Conference, regional conferences and other functions sponsored by RID or its affiliate chapters. Additionally, Member Sections frequently contribute articles to VIEWS, RID’s quarterly newsletter, to share their discussions with the entire membership.
BLeGIT*
Purpose
It is the mission of the Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Intersex, Trans* Interpreters/Transliterators (BLeGIT*) Member Section to be a forum for discussing current interpreting issues, provide information and resources for professional development opportunities and provide a professional and positive venue for discussing topics specific to the BLeGIT* community. All are welcome!!
BLeGIT* Leadership
Click to see minutes from the 2015 meeting at RIDNOLA15 (link).
DeafBlind Member Section
Purpose
The purpose of the RID DeafBlind Member Section (DBMS) is to act as a national resource for interpreters, consumers and families regarding interpreting needs for individuals who are DeafBlind.
DBMS maintains a listserv open to all RID members and DeafBlind individuals. Members are invited to share information and events related to interpreting for DeafBlind individuals. The list is maintained by Mala Poe and is carefully moderated to include only pertinent, professional posts. Average number of posts has historically been less than one per week.
Goals
Networking: Connect interested parties on the local, regional and national levels.
- Host social event for interpreters and consumers during RID national conference.
- Maintain regional representation on IDB Member Section committee.
- Create and maintain online listserv to facilitate communication between interested parties
across the country.
Resource: Provide publications, journal articles and educational materials to interested parties
throughout the country.
- Provide DB-LINK (national clearinghouse on DeafBlindness) with updates regarding
training events, new publications, conferences, etc. - Submit articles and on-going IDB column in RID VIEWS on DeafBlind related topics.
- Maintain nationwide list of DeafBlind consumers who are qualified speakers/trainers.
Professional Development: Provide professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of interpreters and interested parties.
- Provide training during RID national and regional conferences on DeafBlind related topics.
- Create calendar of events for various training opportunities.
- Compile list of qualified trainers in DeafBlindness.
Liaison: Liaise between RID, AADB, NAD DB-LINK, HKNC and state DeafBlind consumer groups.
- Act as main liaison and contact for the RID-AADB National Task Force.
Mentoring: Provide mentoring to new and seasoned professionals in the field of interpreting in order to
increase the number of qualified interpreters for individuals who are DeafBlind.
- Design and implement mentoring program for CEUs in association with the AADB
conference.
Advocate: Act as an advocate for communication access for all individuals who are DeafBlind.
- Advertise contact information so that interpreters, consumers and families can reach the
IDB Member Section as the need arises.
The DBMS Needs YOU!
We are currently developing a plan to host state-by-state and regional trainings to prepare interpreters to work with DeafBlind consumers. Each of the DBMS Region Reps is looking for a go-getter in each state who is ready, willing and able to work toward bringing our training to YOUR back yard. Please contact your DBMS Region Rep (see list above) if you’re a well-qualified interpreter who is willing to champion our cause in your state.
LOOK FOR A DBMS-SPONSORED TRAINING NEAR YOU!
The DBMS Thanks the following donors:
- Jill Gaus and Susie Morgan Morrow for not only presenting three fabulous workshops on working with DB people at the RID Conference in Atlanta, but also for allowing the DBMS to hold raffles and a silent auction during those workshops.
- DBTip (DeafBlind Training, Interpreting & Professional Development) for donating an online training for our online raffle.
- Silent Auction Donors:
Helen Keller National Center
The CATIE Center
Andre Pellerin, an artist who is DeafBlind
The Crazy Quilters, artists who are Deaf
Resources:
Deaf Caucus Member Section
About Deaf Caucus
The Deaf Caucus strives to strengthen the ties between all members of RID, advocate for the needs and interests of RID members who are deaf and provide a vehicle for open discussion and exchange of ideas.
Deaf Caucus Profile
About the RID Deaf Caucus Member Section
RID’s Member Sections (MS) provide a relationship-building forum for RID members to share common interests, goals and concerns that are also consistent with RID’s mission and values. As formally recognized groups of RID members, Member Sections can hold meetings at the biennial conference, regional conferences and other functions sponsored by RID or its affiliate chapters. Additionally, Member Sections frequently contribute articles to VIEWS, RID’s monthly newsletter, to share their discussions with the entire membership. Activities of Member Sections are determined and carried out by the MS leadership and its members, and not by the RID national office staff.
To join an RID Member Section, you must be a RID member.
To join an RID Deaf Caucus Yahoo! Group you must be a RID member.
Goals of the Deaf Caucus Member Section:
- To hold forums at RID conferences;
- To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
- To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
- To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees that are in the interests of Deaf Caucus and proceeding Member Sections members;
- To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertains to deaf members;
- To disseminate information to members of Member Sections regarding organizational activities;
- To encourage active and ongoing participation from Deaf Caucus members and RID and its affiliate chapters;
- To serve as a support group for RID members
Deaf Caucus News
2011 RID National Conference Review from VIEWS: Our Shifting Boarders: Perspectives from the 2011 Community Forum
Deaf-Parented Interpreter (DPI) Member Section
DPI Purpose
The mission of the Deaf-Parented Interpreter (DPI) Member Section is to promote greater understanding and awareness of the values of the Deaf Community as well as the skills, dedication and sensibilities that interpreters with deaf parents continue to offer to the interpreting profession.
Note: the Deaf-Parented Interpreter Member Section used to be called the Interpreters with Deaf Parents Member Section, thus many of the historical records refer to “IDP”.
IDP 2015
- IDP Meeting Minutes June 2015
- IDP Meeting Minutes May 2015
- IDP Meeting Minutes April 2015
- IDP Meeting Minutes March 2015
IDP 2014
- IDP Meeting Minutes November 2014
- IDP Meeting Minutes August 2014
- IDP Meeting Minutes May 2014
- IDP Meeting Minutes January 2014
IDP 2013
- IDP Meeting Minutes September 2013
- IDP Meeting Minutes July 2013
- IDP Meeting Minutes June 2013
- IDP Meeting Minutes May 2013
- IDP Meeting Minutes February 2013
IDP 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes October 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes August 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes June 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes May 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes April 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes March 2012
- IDP Meeting Minutes January 2012
IDP 2011
- IDP Meeting Minutes November 2011
- IDP Meeting Minutes June 15, 2011
- IDP 2011 RID National Conference Events (June 12, 2011)
- IDP Fundraising Letter for 2011 IDP Community Forum (June 12, 2011)
- IDP May 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes (June 12, 2011)
Resources
Note: the Deaf-Parented Interpreter Member Section used to be called the Interpreters with Deaf Parents Member Section, thus many of the historical records refer to “IDP”.
IDP 2015 RID National Conference Travel Fund Scholarship
2011 RID National Conference Review from VIEWS :
Our Shifting Boarders: Perspectives from the 2011 Community Forum
Interpreters and Transliterators of Color Member Section
Purpose
The principal purpose of the Interpreters and Transliterators of Color (ITOC) is to advocate for the needs and interests of members of the RID, Inc. who identify themselves as belonging to non-white ethnic groups.
Objectives
- To provide a forum for discussion and education of interpreting and transliterating issues which involve people who are Deaf or Hearing and of color.
- To promote, recruit and encourage active participation of all interpreters/transliterators and consumers of color in ITOC and RID and its Affiliate Chapters.
- To support all interpreters/transliterators of color who seek RID, Inc. certification.
- To prepare and/or review materials about interpreting/transliterating among people of color.
- To act as an advisory resource to the RID, Inc. Board of Directors and to standing and ad hoc committees of RID, Inc. on issues of interpreting/transliterating among people of color.
- To consult with ITPs seeking to recruit students of color.
- To actively seek input from consumers of color, particularly, from people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and of color on issues of interpreting/transliterating in their communities.
Resources:
We are on Instagram:
https://instagram.com/rid_itoc
We are on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/RIDITOC/
Join the conversation in Google Groups:
https://groups.google.com/a/rid.org/d/forum/itoc
Visit our website:
http://itoc-ridms.blogspot.com/
Interpreter Service Managers Member Section
Purpose
The purpose of the Interpreting Service Managers Member Section is to serve the members of the RID who share a mutual interest in the business and management of sign language interpreting services. Its members include agency owners, not for profit managers, institutional managers and managers within companies who hire and coordinate interpreting services. Its mission is to provide a forum for the discussion of relevant topics that are of mutual interest to some or all of its members.
Resources
ISM News
We offer on-line support through a list-serve. People share questions and concerns about various aspects of providing services. The list is open to all RID members. Join the listserv by adding the ISM Member Section through your online RID profile.
Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section
Purpose
The mission of the Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section is four-fold: to foster communication and encourage information sharing among Deaf and hearing members of RID who workin the healthcare field; to provide input to RID about issues pertaining to this specialized field of interpreting; to network and foster a support system for those in the specialty; and most importantly to promote and enhance language access in healthcare across the country.
Join today! If you are interested in joining the members section please send an email and head over to RID.org, click on the “manage your profile” link and add on the Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section to your “RID sections” (at the bottom of the profile page).
Goals:
- To hold forums at RID conferences.
- To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
- To be involved with the revision and development of any and all current and future Standard Practice Papers regarding healthcare interpreting and to ensure they accurately reflect our practice.
- To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees that are in the interests of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
- To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertain to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
- Stay current in the field by disseminating information to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section regarding organizational activities; current events in the field of healthcare interpreting, and healthcare at-large, including legal rulings and court cases.
- To encourage the active involvement of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section within the healthcare field.
- To serve as a support system for the members working in the diverse healthcare field, providing needed resources to advocate for effective practices within the field.
- To promote and enhance language access for the consumers of interpreting
services, and to bridge the Deaf/hearing health literacy gap.
Format: Pre-recorded presentations, delivered via a NING portal, allowing participants to view the training from their individual computers. The presentations will then be opened for interactive discussion among members and presenters. Presenters will further facilitate the learning process through provision of articles or PowerPoint presentations related to the topic, provide discussion questions, and moderate a discussion board to the topic. Using the strength of a discussion based symposium, the third day will be facilitated participant-driven discussions of conference topics and themes.
Audience: Interpreters, Deaf and Hearing consumers, interpreter educators, vocational rehabilitation personnel, providers of video interpreting, interpreting researchers, and other interested persons.
Interpreters in Educational Instructional Settings
Purpose
The purpose of the Interpreters in Educational and Instructional Settings (IEIS) Member Section is to promote the interests and objectives of, enhanced communication with, and information sharing among RID members who work in educational and instructional settings, while following the philosophy, mission and goals of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
Objectives:
The primary objectives of the IEIS Member Section is to advocate for the needs and interests of RID members who are interpreters and/or transliterators in educational and instructional settings and to strengthen the ties between all members and officers of the RID by promoting recognition of the profession of educational interpreting. Specifically:
- To promote awareness of the needs of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
- To provide a forum for Interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
- To foster an understanding within the general membership of the unique challenges and experiences of working in educational and instructional settings;
- To serve as a resource to the RID board, national office of the RID, committees, the general membership and educational and instructional personnel regarding issues affecting educational interpreters and the profession of educational interpreting;
- To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office that serve the interests and meet the needs of IEIS members;
- To promote and review the development of position and free papers on subjects related to interpreting in educational and instructional settings;
- To research, recommend and/or develop best practices to ensure the provision of the highest quality interpreting and transliterating services to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and other consumers in educational and instructional settings;
- To encourage and promote training and career opportunities in the field of educational interpreting;
- To sponsor and/or provide workshops and professional development which address the needs and concerns of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
- To act as a referral and/or resource to other organizations about issues pertaining to interpreting in educational and instructional settings.
Goals:
- To hold forums at RID national conferences;
- To hold forums at RID regional conferences;
- To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
- To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
- To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees which are in the interests of IEIS members;
- To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
- To disseminate information to the general membership regarding IEIS organizational activities;
- To disseminate information to members of IEIS regarding developments in the field of educational interpreting and other issues pertaining to IEIS members;
- To encourage and engage in communication and collaboration with other entities whose purpose and objectives are of interest to or affect interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
- To encourage the active involvement of members of IEIS in RID;
- To encourage the development of, and provide resources for, a web-based forum and information clearing house on interpreting in educational and instructional settings.
Resources:
Legal Interpreters Member Section
Purpose
The purpose of the Legal Interpreters Member Section (LIMS) is to provide a forum for all interpreters, both deaf and hearing, who interpret in legal and court settings – to collaborate, network, discuss topics relevant to this specialty, and to provide recommendations and input to RID regarding this field of specialized interpreting.
Resources:
This member section presented a legal conference just prior to the 2009 RID National Conference.
RID LIMS Open Forum Presentation 2009
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RIDLIMS/
Downloads
Best Practices: ASL and English Interpretation within Legal Settings
Deaf Interpreters in Court: An Accommodation That is More Than Reasonable
ASL Court Interpreters Resources – Minnesota State Law Library
Student Member Section
Purpose
The purpose of the RID Student Member Section is to establish a bridge between the current student and the working interpreter. We aim to provide a forum for students and working members of RID to get to know and support one another by sharing events, networking and having thoughtful discussions. The Student Member Section will provide a student’s perspective and voice within RID.
Video Interpreters Member Section
Purpose
It is the purpose of the Video Interpreters Member Section (VIMS) to promote enhanced communications and encourage information sharing among RID members who work as video relay and video remote interpreters and other RID members with common interests while following the philosophy, mission and goals of RID.
Resources
The Council would like to thank those that have served on the Council this last term and welcome newcomers ready and willing to continue to make a difference in the field of video interpreting. If you are interested in a vacant position, please contact the VIMS Chair, Matt Salerno, at vims.chair@rid.org.
2020-2021 Council Minutes: Review the minutes from our General and Council meetings here.
Contact Info: Connect with us via email!
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You can find the Volunteer Leadership application here!