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AL

Our Objective is Simple:

“Support the Continued Growth and Development of the Profession”

It is the mission of ALRID to provide international, national, regional, state, and local forums and an…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

AZ

Mission Statement:
AZRID promotes the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation, translation, and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.

Categories: Educational Interpreters Resource Material, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

CA

Categories: Espanol, Interpreting Services, Translation Services, Oral Interpreting Services, Spanish Sign Language Interpreting Services, Certified Deaf Interpreting Services, Performance Interpreting Services
Location Type
Physical

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

DC

Mission Statement
PCRID's mission is to support the continued growth and development of the sign language interpreting profession.
PCRID is committed to advancing the quality, professionalism and integrity of…

Categories: Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

HI

Hawai‘i RID, Inc. is an affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, a non-profit professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the field of professional interpreting. As an…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Sign Language Interpreter Education
Location Type
Virtual

KS

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

LA

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

MA

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

MN

Mission Statement
"It is the mission of the Minnesota Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (MRID) to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Affiliate
Location Type
Virtual

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

NC

The mission of NCRID, Inc. is to provide state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Sign Language Interpreter Education
Location Type
Virtual

NJ

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Interpreters
Location Type
Physical
Virtual

NM

Community Outreach Program for the Deaf - New Mexico (COPD-NM) is a community-based organization that empowers Deaf and hard of hearing individuals to live independently and achieve their personal goals. COPD-NM…

Categories: ADA Compliance, ADA Law Information, Community Outreach, Independent Living, Interpreter Resources, Interpreter Services, Terminology, Tutoring, Vocational Services
Location Type
Physical

The NM Center for Language Access is the training branch of the Language Access Services Unit at the NM Administrative Office of the Courts. Our mission is to improve the quality of language access services for…

Categories: Assistance with Court, Interpreter, Interpreter Referral List, Interpreter Resources, Interpreting Services Information
Location Type
Virtual

To create a community of interpreters that collaborates to grow as a profession and in turn provide the highest quality of communication access to the Deaf community of New Mexico. The mission of the New Mexico…

Categories: Interpreter, Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Association, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Organization, Interpreter Resources, Interpreter Scholarships, Interpreter Support, Interpreter Training, Interpreter Workshops, Interpreters, Interpreting Training, Interpreting Workshops, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Affiliate
Location Type
Virtual

NV

It is the mission of the Nevada Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NVRID) to advocate for best practices in interpreting, professional development for practitioners, and for the highest standards in the provision…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

NY

MISSION STATEMENT
The NYC Metro RID Chapter supports sign language interpreters who work to provide effective access to communication between hearing and Deaf-Blind, Deaf or Hard of Hearing…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

OR

ORID is a community of volunteers striving to promote the socialization and professionalism of our interpreting community. Collectively, we empower local interpreters to continually advance our community, the…

Categories: Interpreter Advocacy, Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

PA

Categories: Advocacy, Information & Referral, Interpreter Resources, Advisory Council, Deafblind Services, Educational/Resource Videos, Hearing Loss Expo
Location Type
Physical

Encouraging the growth of the interpreting profession throughout the state, by educating the public about the vital role of sign language interpreters, and advocating for communication access for all d/deaf, hard-of-…

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources
Location Type
Virtual

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…

Categories: Affiliate of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Interpreter Training/ASL Studies
Location Type
Virtual

TN

Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Some closed-captioned videos. TTY service is not presently available as equipment must be replaced.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY available for public use in library only.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical

Provides interpreter services, technical assistance and is a clearinghouse of resources as well as referral services, workshops and in-service trainings to and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing and hearing consumers and…

Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY & magnifying devices available. J.A.W.S. Reader device available.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY available for telephone reference use. In-library TTY use available to the public.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical

Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday & Thursday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM

Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY used for routine phone inquiries only - not available for public use in-library.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY available for use by public.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Reference questions taking no longer than 5 minutes to answer will be taken by TTY; otherwise, patron will be called back with answer; in-library TTY use available to the public.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY Loans Reference Service: providing answers to questions, providing information on whether or not we own a specific book or magazine and if it is currently available. Please note the Library is closed on Sundays…
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
This phone number connects to the Reference Department of the library.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Public library reference service by phone or by E-mail: reference@knoxlib.org, closed captioned videotapes, and public use of TTY available for local calls.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
A statewide information resource center regarding all aspects of hearing loss, deafness and deaf-blindness. Services include: 1) a lending library of books, media programs (videos, CDs and DVDs), and equipment including…
Categories: Assistive Devices, Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Free internet computer access for the public including access to IP-Relay service for the deaf and hard of hearing. Interpreter for the deaf available at the library on Wednesdays from 3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Public…
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY available for loan to the public.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical

Working on accessibility accommodations.

Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Complete information and referral service including answers to quick-ready reference and social service questions and referrals to agencies providing services of all types throughout the community.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Referral to local and state agencies.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical

Assistive Listening Devices located in meeting rooms and theaters of the Main Library; interpreted and open captioned real-time public programming available upon request; periodic computer classes for deaf adults,…

Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
TTY available to the public for use in the library only.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical

A community service center for people who are deaf or hard of hearing providing: interpreting, telephone relay services, information and referral, out-reach, coordination/linkage with agencies and businesses, support…

Categories: Community Service Centers, Employment Services, Financial Assistance, Interpreter Services, Library Services, Publications, Sign Language Instruction
Location Type
Physical
TTY phone service available for reference queries and messages, in-library use of TTY by public.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Some literature available for persons with disabilities.
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical
Categories: Library Services
Location Type
Physical