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VTRID (Vermont Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) is a volunteer member organization dedicated to the promotion of the interpreting profession and providing better access to the Vermont Deaf community…
AK
Alaska Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf strives to improve the interpreting community by offering numerous training opportunities and in-depth community involvement to better support Alaskan interpreters.…
AZ
Deaf Women United aspires to be a significant contributor to the community of Deaf women from all walks of life and this is accomplished by recognizing, valuing, and embracing their additional identities. You can…
CA
It is the mission of the Southern California Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf to promote best practices, equity, and representation within the profession of Sign Language Interpreting; provide professional…
CO
Colorado Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind (CCDHHDB) was established on July 1, 2000, as a Type II state agency to address the needs and concerns of Colorado’s deaf, hard-of-hearing, and…
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FL
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Our Purpose
KAI-RID is an innovative and vibrant organization of unified sign language interpreters. We affirm each member as a valuable resource, actively engaged in our ongoing development as professionals…
KY
KYRID is a non-profit organization of interpreters for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, students of interpreting and consumers. The principle objective of KYRID is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute…
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MA
Our community-focused agency provides programs, advocacy, education, and community events for the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened communities.
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PHILOSOPHY
MassRID recognizes the minority status of Deaf people and the long history of linguistic and cultural oppression they have endured. We therefore publicly proclaim our respect and…
MD
ME
Maine RID is an affiliate state chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID). We are a membership driven, non-profit organization that functions in accordance…
MI
Mission
To promote the profession of sign language interpreters, ensure effective collaboration with Michigan Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Communities and promote an inclusive environment…
MN
The CATIE Center is committed to promoting excellence in interpreting education. Our work involves Deaf and hearing faculty, staff, students, stakeholders, and innovative partners both locally and nationally.…
MS
The Mississippi Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID).
Mission Statement
It is…
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NY
RI
RI Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RI RID) is an Affiliate Chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting…
SC
Engaging, Empowering, and Equipping our students for success!
The SC School for the Deaf and the Blind is the state's specialized school for students who are deaf or blind. The school serves…
SD
South Dakota Services for the Deaf, formerly the South Dakota School for the Deaf (SDSD), was established in 1880 to serve children identified as deaf or hard of hearing. SDSD’s mission is to be a partner in…
South Dakota Services for the Deaf, formerly the South Dakota School for the Deaf (SDSD), was established in 1880 to serve children identified as deaf or hard of hearing. SDSD’s mission is to be a partner in…
TN
Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is nonprofit organization serving Middle Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky. In 2019, we expanded to open offices in Memphis, TN, now serving Shelby County and…
Gate Communications is a national, non-profit organization. Gate is a four-fold organization providing interpreting services, sign language/interpreter education, community events, and ministerial outreach. Gate has…
JCIL is dedicated to the provision of quality services that promote empowerment, equal access to communication, community resources, services and events to facilitate interaction between deaf and hearing people.
…Affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. with subchapters in the Chattanooga, Knoxville, Memphis, Nashville, and Northeast (Johnson City) Tennessee areas. T.R.I.D. seeks to promote…
UT
The DSDHH mission is to elevate, unify, and empower the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind Utahns by building an inclusive community with full communication access.
Programs and Services include:
…A community for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and their families
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WA
The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) offers programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, Deafdisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service…
WI
Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WisRID) is a 50-year-old non-profit organization which encourages sponsoring activities and executing policies for improvement.
We are committed to improving the…