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AG Bell South Dakota is working globally to ensure that people who are deaf and hard of hearing can hear and talk.
AG Bell South Dakota wants all families to be informed and supported, professionals to…
The National Association of Interpreters in Education promotes best practices and professional standards to ensure equitable access to education for deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind students.
Goals…
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…
The WDBTAP is an extension of the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This organization seeks to improve services and support for children who are deafblind and their families…
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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.…
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The mission of Helen Keller School is to provide a functional-based instruction to sensory-impaired students with multiple disabilities and/or deaf-blindness using an individual approach to living and work skill…
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…
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Mission Statements
- provides an organizational structure for interpreters/transliterators;
- promotes quality interpreting services;
- recognizes the unique language…
AZ
Mission Statement:
AZRID promotes the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation, translation, and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
CA
Vision
The California School for the Deaf is an internationally renowned leader of bilingual education, providing a positive learning environment in which all Deaf students thrive. …
“Sign It ASL” is the short name for “Sign It! American Sign Language Made Easy”. It is an online, self-paced American Sign Language course taught by many well-known educators and entertainers from the ASL community.…
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…
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This organization is affiliated with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. and shall uphold the purposes and abide by the rules and procedures established for affiliated chapters of Registry of…
CT
The Connecticut Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (CRID) is a community based professional membership organization with a goal of promoting equal communication access.
CRID is composed of certified and non-…
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AG Bell's Guide to Higher Education was created to help students prepare and make the most of their college experience. The website is filled with quick tips, advice from college graduates who are deaf and hard…
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…
FL
FRID is a professional organization that strives to foster the growth of the American Sign Language interpreting profession in the state of Florida.
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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…
IA
As a Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) affiliate chapter, our purpose is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of the interpretation of…
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Illinois RID is a state affiliate chapter of the national professional association, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
We are a member-driven organization of professional interpreters committed to…
IN
Mission Statement
To advocate for best practices in interpreting by fostering relationships with the Deaf community and practitioners to provide support and development of equity, professionalism…
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Our Mission
Our mission is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their children.
What We Offer
Individualized Assistance
Our team…
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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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…
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The Deaf Culture Digital Library is dedicated to providing leadership and guidance in:
- offering resources about deaf culture
- acquiring and preserving an excellent…
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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
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…
MO
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…
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…
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…
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NH
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
PA
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
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…
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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…
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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…