# Mission & Vision Statement - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID)

## Mission
RID serves equally our members, profession, and the public by promoting and advocating for qualified and effective interpreters in all spaces where intersectional diverse Deaf lives are impacted.

## Vision
RID envisions qualified interpreters as partners in universal communication access and forward-thinking, effective communication solutions while honoring intersectional diverse spaces.

## Core Values
- Intersectionality and diversity of communities served  
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)  
- Professional contribution of volunteer leadership  
- Adaptability and advancement of the interpreting profession  
- Ethical practices with an emphasis on “do no harm”  
- Advocacy for accessible, effective communication  

## Diversity Statement
RID embraces diversity across a wide spectrum (gender identity, race, disability, geographic location, certification status, etc.) and integrates these values throughout the organization.

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The national certifying body of ASL Interpreters fostering the professional growth of interpreting.
