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Virtual Resources

Categories: Identification, Promoting Education Practices, Communication Access, Family Support, Transition Post-Secondary Education
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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
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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
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Virtual

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…

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

DC

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (A.G. Bell) is the world's oldest and largest membership organization promoting the use of spoken language by children and adults with hearing loss…
Categories: Organizations, Publications
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The NCSA supports a community of cuers who have come together to promote language accessibility through Cued Speech. Some of us are native cuers. Some are parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH)…

Categories: Cued Speech, Organizations
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National

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
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Virtual

GA

Discover the power of care, compassion and customized hearing services.

Whether you desire hearing healthcare brought to your business, in the comfort of your residence, or in-office attention with a personal…

Categories: Audiological Services, Mobile Hearing Screening
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Physical

Offering a wide variety of literature & videos/DVDs for deaf ministry, workshops, training, a Deaf Bible institute, ASL Institute (workshop), and a free newspaper-The Silent Word. Services provided state &…

Categories: Organizations, Publications, Religious
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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
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Virtual

IL

ALDA is one part self-help, one part social, and one part outreach and advocacy for late deafened adults. Self-help groups, social activities, annual conventions, and special events are held throughout the year.…

Categories: Advocacy, Organizations, Publications
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National
Categories: Blind Camp, Deaf Camp, Hearing Aid Bank, Free Loan Program, Eyeglasses, Vision Clinic, Orientation and Mobility, Mobile Hearing Screening, Mobile Vision Screening
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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
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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
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Virtual

LA

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

MD

A national organization of families and professionals committed to education, empowering and supporting parents and families to create opportunities for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing in gaining…

Categories: ASL Classes, Camps, Organizations, Parent Support/Advocacy, Publications, webinars, Workshops
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Virtual
National

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
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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
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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
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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
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Virtual

NJ

Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Resources, Interpreters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Virtual

OH

NAOBI is the National Alliance of Black Interpreters. It is an organization comprised of African American/Black Sign Language Interpreters. NAOBI was established by a core group of interpreters who felt the need to…
Categories: Interpreter Services, Organizations
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Physical
National

OK

Categories: Organizations, Deaf Organizations, NAD Affiliate
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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
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Virtual

PA

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

TN

ASL Coffee Chat is a chance for anyone who enjoys American Sign Language to get together, chat, practice, meet new friends, and learn new signs. It doesn't matter if ASL is your first language or you only know a few…
Categories: Organizations
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Meetings: First Saturday of each month at St. Joseph Hospital, 210 Jackson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105; Time: 6:00p.m. All are welcome to join in meetings and activities. *Refer to Statewide Services for description of…
Categories: Organizations
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Informal socializing with members of the Deaf community. Meets every 4th Friday from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at the Starbucks located at 6161 Poplar Avenue in Memphis. Sponsored by the Memphis Deaf Community.
Categories: Organizations
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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
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A non-profit 501(c)(3) organization working to enhance the potential of infants and young children with disabilities by offering support to their families and the early intervention professionals who serve them.
Categories: Assistive Devices, Early Intervention, Education, Financial Assistance, Organizations
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Regular meetings held at 2:00pm the third Sunday during (Sept.-Dec and Jan.-May). Social activities each August and December. Focus topics are of particular interest to those with hearing loss, we provide access to key…
Categories: Organizations
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Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Hearing and Speech Foundation, 1652 East Broadway Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. Meetings take place from September through June. December…
Categories: Organizations
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~~~ People Helping People ~~~ We are a friendly group of people with mild to profound hearing loss who meet once a month for fellowship and to share information. We would love to meet you! Spouses, family members,…

Categories: Organizations
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We strive to serve all persons who experience hearing loss, their friends and families, as well as those who work in related hearing health fields.

Categories: Deaf Organization, Hard of Hearing, Organizations
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Physical

Regular meetings held Noon-4:00pm the second Saturday of every month. This group focuses on topics that are of particular interest to those with hearing loss, we provide access to key information, resources and…

Categories: Deaf Organization, Organizations, Social Activities, Social Gatherings, Social Group
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Provides accessible theater performances for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and youth.
Categories: Organizations, Theatres
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Monthly meeting and social activities for deaf persons age 50 and over. Meets every third Thursday of the month beginning at 10:00a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hermitage. (Lunch is after the meeting.)
Categories: Organizations
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Mid Tennessee Deaf Campout is an independent organization that serves Middle TN and surrounding areas. Events include holiday parties, sporting events, and more!
Categories: Organizations
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Virtual
This is a group of Middle Tennessee State University deaf/hard-of-hearing/ASL students/interpreters and MTSU alumnus. The mission is to interact for the purpose of learning how to accommodate and advocate for their…
Categories: Education, Organizations
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Meetings are scheduled on the third Saturday of every month at Bridges. Pot-Luck lunch @ 12:00 noon with meeting beginning @ 2:00 P.M.
Categories: Organizations
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Meetings: First Saturday of each month at Emmanuel Lutheran Church for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Time: 2:00 to 4:00 PM, starting January, 1, 2022. No meetings during the month of June, July and August.

We…

Categories: Organizations
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Virtual
NETRID meets monthly at ETSU Disability Services, 3rd floor of the Culp Center. (Contact us for the schedule.) NETRID provides educational opportunities for sign language interpreters who are certified or working…
Categories: Interpreter Licensure Information, Interpreter Training/ASL Studies, Organizations
Location Type
Physical