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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

Each student at CSUN is unique and utilizes services according to his or her individual needs. We understand that new students require access to services that will ease their transition to a four-year college. During…

Categories: Disability Services, Education
Location Type
Physical

DSPS leads the campus community in its commitment to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity, to embrace access as a matter of social justice, and to design environments that are more inclusive and…

Categories: Accessibility Services, College Experience, Disability Services
Location Type
Physical

The Special Resource Center facilitates academic success for students with disabilities by providing equal access to educational opportunities in an integrated campus setting.

The Special Resource Center's (SRC…

Categories: Disability Services, Education
Location Type
Physical

DSPS provides services for students who have a verified disability, which poses a limitation on the person's ability to academically succeed. Although not every disability needs accommodations, many do. Sometimes the…

Categories: Disability Services, Education
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

CT

Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical

DC

Categories: Deaf Food Truck, Deaf Owned Business - Deaf Restaurant
Location Type
Physical

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

OH

Categories: Theatre, Acting Classes, Performance, ASL, ASL Theatre
Location Type
Physical

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

Chattanooga State Community College offers support services for students with a variety of disabilities who are seeking one year certificates or two-year associate degrees. Services may include interpreters, note-…

Categories: Assistive Devices, Disability Services, Education, Interpreter Services
Location Type
Physical
General information about City programs as applicable to persons with disabilities; investigate complaints about accessibility to City programs or services and provide reasonable accommodations for citizens and/or…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
PreK-12 Education
Categories: Developmental Disabilities, Disability Services, Education, Speech, Hearing And Language Services
Location Type
Physical
The Disability Resource Center is a non-profit organization run for and BY people with disabilities. It is a community-based, non-residential program of services designed to assist persons with disabilities gain…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
Disability Rights Tennessee (DRT) provides free legal and advocacy services in an effort to protect the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities. If you need help, you can contact our Intake Advocates at 1-800-342-1660…
Categories: Disability Services, Legal Services, Publications
Location Type
Physical
East Tennessee State University is committed to the goal of integrating students with disabilities into the campus community to the fullest extent possible. Services are offered within a framework that stresses…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
*Refer to Statewide Services: Rehabilitation Services, Administrative Office for description. Additional Counselor for the Deaf: Amber Chessor: (615) 253-7293 (Voice) amber.chessor@tn.gov
Categories: Disability Services, Employment Services, Rehabilitation & Independent Living Services
Location Type
Physical

A Center for Independent Living providing information and referral, peer support, advocacy, skills training, transition services, employment readiness, benefits counseling, ADA consultations, and Braille…

Categories: Disability Services, Organizations
Location Type
Physical
Our mission is to build better Tennessee communities by providing diverse cultural visual/performing arts, education, and quality speechlanguage- hearing services to underserved, under-represented, underinsured, and/or…
Categories: Disability Services, Rehabilitation & Independent Living Services, Speech, Hearing And Language Services
Location Type
Physical
Classroom accommodations determined on an individual basis including note-taker services, interpreters, career and academic counseling. TTYs and closed-captioned TV/VCR units are available. Students should request…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
The ODS assists students with documented disabilities by determining their eligibility for services and then working with students to determine reasonable accommodations and services which will, in turn, give the…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
Signal Centers’ AT Center provides assistive technology that modifies items in the home and workplace for individuals with disabilities to gain and maintain self-sufficiency. The focus of Signal Centers' Assistive…
Categories: Assistive Devices, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Services
Location Type
Physical
The S.I.L.C. is an independent leadership not-for-profit organization that represents cross disability, consumer control, choice and empowerment. The Council is a governor appointed body comprised of Tennesseans with…
Categories: Disability Services, Rehabilitation & Independent Living Services
Location Type
Physical
The Committee is appointed by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. The chairman of the TCEPD is Greg Morrell of Bristol, Tennessee. The committee conducts educational programs regarding the Americans…
Categories: Disability Services
Location Type
Physical

Established by law in 1978, TCDHH is charged to advocate for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind, gather relating statistics, be a bureau of information, encourage the development and coordination of programs,…

Categories: Disability Services, State Council for the Deaf
Location Type
Physical
The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is an independent office in state government funded through the federal Developmental Disabilities Act. The Council works to ensure that Tennesseans with…
Categories: Developmental Disabilities, Disability Services
Location Type
Physical

The Coalition is a statewide membership alliance of organizations committed to influencing society to value, include and support people with disabilities. It is project-driven with current activities directed toward…

Categories: Disability Services, Publications
Location Type
Physical

Tennessee Disability Pathfinder connects individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and service providers to appropriate community resources and assists those who need help navigating disability…

Categories: Disability Services, Publications
Location Type
Physical

TRC at Smyrna is a residential comprehensive rehabilitation center operated by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Department of Human Services. Primary programs of service include vocational evaluation,…

Categories: Disability Services, Rehabilitation & Independent Living Services
Location Type
Physical
The Resource Center for the Visually Impaired is located on the campus of the Tennessee School for the Blind in Nashville, Tennessee. The services of the RCVI are available to public school systems, to eligible,…
Categories: Deaf-Blindness, Disability Services, Education
Location Type
Physical