National Hearing Loss Resources

The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf (LCD) provides people who are d/Deaf, DeafBlind, and hard of hearing with programs, services, and resources to ensure full communication access to the world around them. Staff…

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…

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…

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…

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…

About MO-RID (Missouri Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf)

• We welcome individuals and organizations from all communities and professional venues • We provide a forum to discuss shared…

Access to vocational rehabilitation services are provided to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community by the Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services. Visit the website for more information on interpreter…

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…

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…

Mission Statement
The New Hampshire Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NHRID), an affiliate chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., is a nonprofit membership…

NMTIA is a professional association dedicated to serving the needs of all language professionals in New Mexico. We are a non-profit, volunteer-based organization, founded over 30 years ago.

We are here to…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

DHCC accomplishes our mission through communication access services, education and advocacy. We advocate for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals to help them gain communication access to services, businesses,…

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-…

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…

It is the mission of the South Carolina Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (SC RID) to provide local forums and organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of sign language…

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…

Established in 1977, Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing persons by providing a wide array of services that empower them to become fully integrated into the fabric…

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…

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:

Since day one, Access has been a community-first organization with a strong commitment to volunteerism, representation, and service. Below is a sampling of the organizations that we have supported over the years.…

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between…

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…

Our Mission
The goals of the WSRID are to educate, to support and to promote the certification of interpreters/transliterators and to provide information to the general public. The…

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…