The RID Volunteer Leadership structure is comprised of the Board, along with Committees, Councils, and Task Forces.
If you are interested in serving as a RID volunteer, please complete and submit the
. Volunteers are appointed after the biennial conference and serve until the conclusion of the next biennial conference.
RID has a number of standing committees, organized around a specific issue or responsibility.
The Audit Committee is to assist/advise the Board of Directors in the oversight of organizational internal controls and risk management, and monitor, review, and report on the annual independent audit of the organization’s finances.
: As needed during the active audit period, culminating in a summary recommendations report at the conclusion of the annual audit. Quarterly reports on recommendation progress may be given during non-audit months.
For the term 2023-2026, the Audit Committee members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Oversee matters related to RID’s internal systems controls.
To provide an independent view and critique of management override of controls.
To recommend appropriate internal controls toward mitigating possible fraud and reducing risk.
Oversee the annual independent audit process.
To assist with oversight in hiring independent auditors, counsel, or other consultants as necessary.
To inquire of management and independent auditors about significant risks or exposure facing the organization.
To review with management significant audit findings and recommendations together with management’s responses thereto.
To review with management and the independent auditor the effect of any regulatory and accounting initiatives, as well as other unique transactions and financial relationships, if any.
Oversee the appropriate preparation and dissemination of financial statements.
To review with management and the independent auditors the organization’s annual financial statements and related footnotes, the auditor’s audit of the financial statements and their report thereon, and auditor’s judgments about the quality of the organization’s accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting.
To review with the general counsel, management, and independent auditors any regulatory matters that may have an impact on the financial statements, related compliance policies, programs, and reports received from regulators.
Prepare or oversee preparation of an audit committee annual report.
Address items referred to the committee by the Board of Directors.
SOW was approved by the Board of Directors on April 14, 2023.
The Bylaws Committee advises the RID Board of Directors with respect to the organization’s governing documents.
Cumulative report: March 2019, March 2021
For the term 2017-2021, the Bylaws Committee members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Reviews the bylaws periodically to ensure that they are up-to-date and compliant with current laws and Robert’s Rules of Order.
When the need arises, propose amendments to the bylaws that reflect changes or nuances that the board identifies.
Serve as the national Motions and Resolutions Committee throughout the term and during the biennial conference.
Throughout the term and during national conference, the Bylaws Committee will collect and review all member motions and conference motions to ensure they are not in conflict with the RID Bylaws or organizational procedures.
To assist the Chair of the Business Meeting in directing members who are commenting on motions to stand / sit in appropriate places.
To assist members throughout the term and during the Business Meeting to formulate complete motions in writing prior to posing the motion.
Act as a resource to HQ and Affiliate Chapters in the development or revisions to the Affiliate Chapter bylaws and standing rules, and in maintaining compliance with the RID national bylaws.
The RID Certification Committee advises the RID Board of Directors by recommending policies and standards related to the RID Certification system.
Board of Directors Liaison: TBD
Danny Maffia, Current Committee Chair
Rebecca De Santis, Current Committee Co-Chair
For the term 2017-2019, the RID Certification Committee members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Develop guidelines for recognizing credentials from entities other than RID.
(CM 2007.04) Develop a set of guidelines for including membership and/or conferring of certified status, individuals who hold credentials from any entity other than RID; that these guidelines be approved by majority vote of the certified membership of RID; and that RID wait until the implementation of these guidelines prior to entering into further discussion, agreements, contracts or in any way incorporating non-RID certificates into our organization.
Provide recommendations to the RID Board. Recommendations are provided to the Board via the Board liaison.
Explore options for granting specialty certification in legal, medical and other areas of practice.
Explore the concept of a portfolio for recognizing specialty credentials.
Provide recommendations to the Board for accepting specialty certification
Recommend to the Board requirements for granting RID generalist certification
Explore what requirements must be met in addition to a passing score of a CASLI administered generalist exam to be granted National Interpreter Certification (NIC) and Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI).
Determine if the current degree requirement should be a certification requirement or a testing requirement.
Determine if an affirmation of adherence to the Code of Professional Conduct, hours of training, or other requirements must be met for granting of certification.
Address additional items as they are referred to the committee by the Board of Directors.
With advice from committee members, the RID board liaison and the Ethical Practice Systems (EPS) Administrator collectively propose a revisioning of the EPS system within RID.
The Ethics Committee will meet at least quarterly, and its Chair will have continued communication with its respective board and headquarters liaison. Any communication (i.e. reports, recommendations, requests), for board consideration, must be sent to the board liaison 10 days prior to a Board meeting. Board meeting schedule is
Via the PPM 2021 Committees are composed of the following. Note the roles and responsibilities of each can be found in Appendix F.
(Timeline: 2020-2023) Utilizing the 2018 Ethical Practice Systems Review Task Force report, explores current trends in other similarly situated professions, drafts proposals to restructure the EPS in alignment with the 2021 drafted EPS philosophy statement while adhering to the Mission and Vision of RID.
(Timeline: Ongoing) Supports the RID EPS Administrator with the following:
Requests for case review or guidance as needed;
Advisement regarding ongoing recruitment for EPS mediators;
Guidance on interpretations of current Ethics policy.
(Timeline: 2020-2023) Collaboration with the Code of Professional Conduct Review Task Force (CPCTRF) about how a redrafted CPC/Code of Ethics will affect the following:
Needed training for RID members;
Needed for EPS staff members.
The Finance Committee provides high-level oversight and recommendations on the budget to ensure alignment with RID’s mission and goals; review of fundraising opportunities and endeavors, recommendations for financial partnerships and trends; revenue targets in support of RID’s operational needs; and advice to the RID Treasurer on the Association funding needs, resource management and potential risks. In essence, the Finance Committee works with the RID Board of Directors to ensure RID financial accounts are managed effectively.
The Finance Committee is also charged with supporting the Treasurer in helping to ensure RID’s financial stability by:
monitoring adherence to the budget,
monitoring quarterly financial statements and suggest adjustments to the Board to maintain a balanced budget,
setting long-range financial goals along with funding strategies to achieve them,
advise multi-year operating budgets that integrate strategic plan objectives and initiatives,
working with headquarters staff to review the impact of the reported data on the organization, and
assisting with the preparation of financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors by the Treasurer
The Professional Development Committee advises the RID Board of Directors and assists RID Headquarters, in the oversight of the policies and standards for the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) and the Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET) program.
For the 2017-2021 term, the Professional Development Committee is charged with the following:
Review the Standards and Criteria for compliance with industry norms and for management of online education.
Explore if the RID’s system could be, and should be, recognized as a full member of the International Association of Continuing Education and Tracking (IACET)
Explore ways to manage or document online education and some of the innovative courses interpreters are pursuing today.
Explore effective mechanisms for documenting academic studies.  A professional credentialing system’s education program typically documents continuing education and not degree seeking efforts.
Utilizing the information learned from Element #1. a. , Conduct a major review, revision and update of the CMP/ACET system.
In collaboration with key HQ staff, offer recommendations, to the RID Board, for consideration to enhance, and ensure relevancy, of the program
Review the fees/costs of the program.
Ensure that the program is self sustaining (cost-neutral) per member motion (C93.01)
Review, in conjunction with the Board, the proposals from the 2015-2017 PDC.
Ensure that steps are taken to continue to strengthen the Audit Program.
Create a system of auditor groups (separate but in communication with HQ and the PDC), who will conduct regular and ‘spot’-audits to ensure effective functioning of RID’s network of approved sponsors.
Offer recommendations, to the RID Board, for consideration to enhance, and ensure relevance and currency, of the program.
Provide monthly reports to the Board providing the following information (not limited to):
Updates on the audit successes and failures.  Include steps that have been taken to ensure that the successes continue and the failures are addressed.
Create and offer regular sponsor training.
Work with HQ staff and key stakeholders to develop training opportunities for sponsors.
Offer regular training sessions- through webinar or in-person- for the purpose of keeping sponsors current on the appropriate management and delivery of sponsorship services to RID members.
Monitor and respond to sponsor questions.
Work with HQ staff to provide regular monitoring of the sponsor list and respond as appropriate to questions, concerns, or issues raised by sponsors.
We move that 1.0 of the required 6.0 CEUs under the content area of Professional Studies be training related to topics of Power, Privilege, and Oppression. Be it further moved that the content area of Professional Studies include as a fourth category the topic of Power, Privilege, and Oppression. Be it further moved that the PDC will work with representatives from the Diversity Council, Deaf Advisory Council, Council of Elders, and Member Section leaders to identify the scope of topics to be included under the Professional Studies category of Power, Privilege, and Oppression.
Work with the Pro Bono Ad Hoc Committee in their charge to address conference C2015.06:
Move that the RID Board of Directors establish an ad hoc committee to include representatives from the authors of this motion, a representative from the PDC, certified members, community stakeholders, including people who are not yet in support of this idea, to investigate the implementation of a system to document ProBono hours for members (certified and associate) during their four year cycle; Be it further moved that this committee shall be comprised of no less than 50% Deaf members.
The Scholarships and Awards Committee solicits, reviews, and selects recipients for the association’s scholarships and awards.
Christina Stevens, Region I Representative
For the term 2017-2021, Scholarships and Awards Committee members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Manage the nomination/application process for awards and scholarships
a. Evaluate and establish selection process inclusive of Deaf and diverse perspectives.
b. Promote the scholarships and awards to the RID membership
c. Solicit applications and nominations
d. Select the final recipients
Present the scholarships and awards to the recipients at the 2019 National Conference.
Councils are made up of individuals who have many years of experience in the interpreting profession.
The Council of Elders’ primary function is to furnish the President and the Board with historical insights that reinforce the Board’s dedication to maintaining RID’s historical legacy and infusing it into all aspects of the Board’s decision-making.
The annual onboarding training is mandatory for all committee members to ensure their work aligns with the Board’s Mission, Purpose, Vision, and Values. Additionally, members must stay current with best practices in the interpreting field. Joining the committee involves a significant commitment, including a minimum of four hours per month for group work and virtual meetings, with a total of 40 hours for deliverable completion (subject to change). The board liaison will appoint HQ staff to coordinate and ensure the timeline of the committee work will be followed and completed according to the deliverables. The committee will be reappointed annually based on organizational needs.
Members who cannot fulfill their responsibilities, including but not limited to review of materials and meeting attendance, are expected to re-evaluate their ability to remain on the committee. Please communicate with the Liaison Ritchie Bryant if your commitment changes.
To assess the feasibility of converting Tri-councils to DEIAB council and to develop detailed action plans for the redesign of DEIAB principles regarding workflow for motions and policies.
To serve as a reliable resource for sharing relevant information and providing valuable recommendations to the Board, fostering an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
To conduct thorough reviews and provide guidance to the board of directors in relation to motions and policies, ensuring that all recommendations are communicated and implemented within the specified deadlines.
To work closely with the Board of Directors to uphold and preserve cultural norms, the foundations of ASL, and respect for the Deaf and RID heritage, emphasizing the importance of these values throughout the project’s lifecycle.
For the term 2024-2025, the Council of Elders members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Conduct research and formulate recommendations to assess the feasibility of establishing a DEAIAB council, replacing the existing tri-councils.
Review of RID motions and policies within a turnaround time of ten days before quarterly board meetings.
Submit and presentation of a report by the council representative during the board meetings.
Identification and documentation of barriers within the RID PPM, presented to the board for review and action.
Final comprehensive report summarizing the committee’s work, findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
The Deaf Advisory Council advises to the RID Board of Directors to maintain the Board’s commitment to ensuring that the Deaf perspective is integrated into all issues brought before the Board and the association.
The annual onboarding training is mandatory for all committee members to ensure their work aligns with the Board’s Mission, Purpose, Vision, and Values. Additionally, members must stay current with best practices in the interpreting field. Joining the committee involves a significant commitment, including at minimum of four hours per month for group work and virtual meetings, with a total of 40 hours for deliverable completion (subject to change). The board liaison will appoint HQ staff to coordinate and ensure the timeline of the committee work will be followed and completed according to the deliverables. The committee will be reappointed annually based on organizational needs.
Members who cannot fulfill their responsibilities, including but not limited to review of materials and meeting attendance, are expected to re-evaluate their ability to remain on the committee. Please communicate with the Liaison Ritchie Bryant if your commitment changes.
To assess the feasibility of converting Tri-councils to DEIAB council and to develop detailed action plans for the redesign of DEIAB principles regarding workflow for motions and policies.
To serve as a reliable resource for sharing relevant information and providing valuable recommendations to the Board, fostering an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
To conduct thorough reviews and provide guidance to the board of directors in relation to motions and policies, ensuring that all recommendations are communicated and implemented within the specified deadlines.
To work closely with the Board of Directors to uphold and preserve cultural norms, the foundations of ASL, and respect for the Deaf and RID heritage, emphasizing the importance of these values throughout the project’s lifecycle.
For the term 2024-2025, the Deaf Advisory Council  members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Conduct research and formulate recommendations to assess the feasibility of establishing a DEAIAB council, replacing the existing tri-councils.
Review of RID motions and policies within a turnaround time of ten days before quarterly board meetings.
Submit and presentation of a report by the council representative during the board meetings.
Identification and documentation of barriers within the RID PPM, presented to the board for review and action.
Final comprehensive report summarizing the committee’s work, findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
Diversity Council advises the RID Board of Directors to uphold the Board’s desire to ensure that diversity and inclusion are embodied in all matters before the Board and the association. Specifically, it assists the RID Board of Directors in promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging within the association; develops recommendations on how to make RID’s membership and leadership more diverse and inclusive; and assists in developing diversity programs and initiatives.
The annual onboarding training is mandatory for all committee members to ensure their work aligns with the Board’s Mission, Purpose, Vision, and Values. Additionally, members must stay current with best practices in the interpreting field. Joining the committee involves a significant commitment, including a minimum of four hours per month for group work and virtual meetings, with a total of 40 hours for deliverable completion (subject to change). The board liaison will appoint HQ staff to coordinate and ensure the timeline of the committee work will be followed and completed according to the deliverables. The committee will be reappointed annually based on organizational needs.
Members who cannot fulfill their responsibilities, including but not limited to review of materials and meeting attendance, are expected to re-evaluate their ability to remain on the committee. Please communicate with the Liaison Ritchie Bryant if your commitment changes.
To assess the feasibility of converting Tri-councils to DEIAB council and to develop detailed action plans for the redesign of DEIAB principles regarding workflow for motions and policies.
To serve as a reliable resource for sharing relevant information and providing valuable recommendations to the Board, fostering an environment of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
To conduct thorough reviews and provide guidance to the board of directors in relation to motions and policies, ensuring that all recommendations are communicated and implemented within the specified deadlines.
To work closely with the Board of Directors to uphold and preserve cultural norms, the foundations of ASL, and respect for the Deaf and RID heritage, emphasizing the importance of these values throughout the project’s lifecycle.
For the term 2024-2025, the Diversity Council members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Conduct research and formulate recommendations to assess the feasibility of establishing a DEAIAB council, replacing the existing tri-councils.
Review of RID motions and policies within a turnaround time of ten days before quarterly board meetings.
Submit and presentation of a report by the council representative during the board meetings.
Identification and documentation of barriers within the RID PPM, presented to the board for review and action.
Final comprehensive report summarizing the committee’s work, findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
Task Forces have specific goals, and may be disbanded when those goals are met. The task force is led by the staff and board liaisons, working to meet the assigned scope of work.
Code of Professional Conduct Review Task Force
Ronise Barreras (Council de Manos)
1: Compile and review historical information and documents related to previous and current codes of ethics/CPC
Provide information in a format publically available and accessible.
Revisions should consider immediate changes in order to support the work of the Ethical Practice System. The recommendations will be brought to the RID membership for review, deliberation and decision.
Revisions should include long term changes in order to re-orient the CPC to a value-based framework
Input shall be collected from relevant stakeholders
Input shall be collected from the RID membership for consideration
Explore and present a change to the name of the ethical code
The name should represent the purpose and content of the code
3: Envision and Develop CPC materials
Materials to aid in education
Materials to aid in advocacy
4: Outline and propose a regular schedule for review of the ethical code to ensure relevancy and applicability
Provide recommendations to the RID Board for the need to create a standing committee, including a potential scope of work.
5: Present Quarterly reports to the RID Board of Directors
Reports are submitted via Board liaisons.
Final report to include (but not limited to): (note- the request for a final report is to receive information completed during the 2015-2017 term)
Recommendations for updates to the scope of work to allow for the completion of the task force’s work.
Provide updates to the Board of Directors, via the Board liaison, for each Board meeting.
Note, reports must be submitted to the Board 10 days prior to each Board meeting. Work with the Board liaison to confirm meeting dates.
The Task Force shall work with Councils, Committees and/or Task Forces as necessary. Board liaisons will assist in creating the collaborative connection.
For the 2019-2021 term, the CPC Review Task Force members are charged with the following:
To collect Community feedback on the 2005 CPC.
To review, revise and strengthen the CPC.
To participate in a review of the overall program and policies in an effort to maximize efficient use of volunteer resources.
To comply with the 2013 RID Business Meeting motion E.
To address items referred to the task force by the board of directors.
NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
Ethical Practices System Overview (EPS)
Toward an Interpreter Sensibility: Three Levels of Ethical Analysis and a Comprehensive Model of Ethics Decision-Making for Interpreters
Exploring Ethics: A Case for Revising the Code of Ethics
1995 Code of Ethics (historical)
1965 Code of Ethics (historical)
RID Code of Professional Conduct in ASL by Wink
The RID DeafBlind Task Force is composed of members who have combined aural and visual loss. This unit is tasked by the RID Board of Directors that passed a motion in February of 2021 to improve all communication and information accessible for the DeafBlind consumers. The unit’s primary work is to advise, address, analyze, test, and recommend accessibility access on website pages and media managed by RID.
: RID Board of Directors
Monthly summary up to six months term from August to January 2022.
Members of this unit shall and hereby collaborate with RID Board of Directors in assessing media accessibility and possibly review or suggest the inclusion of CASLI practices for certification DeafBlind interpreting.
Members in the unit are to assess every page of RID context, review links, and test accessibility formats in regards to changing the size of context, inverting colors and functions for Braille users.
The members of the unit are to report to the chair of the DeafBlind Task Force addressing issues and providing recommendations in improving access points for the DeafBlind consumers.
Each member of the unit is assigned to analyze and test various RID media in the following:
X (formerly known as Twitter)
all forms by word and pdf formats
web forms and membership portal
payment portal (for dues, registration for workshops and conventions)
The members of this unit are to make recommendations valid in terms of identifying elements such as pictures and videos. — Pictures accommodated alt description text
vlogs shall be in compliance by including transcripts of spoken and/or signing productions.
In addition to practice including description of who the person is seen as, gender, race if known, hair color, clothing, and background.
Chair of the DeafBlind Task Force, Tara L. Invid@to, M.Ed
Legal/Court Interpreting Credential Task Force
Investigate how to best establish a national credentialing system for legal/court interpreters.
Collaborate with various stakeholders such as but not limited to NBDA, NAD, CASLI, NCSC, HEARD, among others.
Community stakeholders must be reflective of the diverse communities we serve within the criminal justice system
Explore the possibility of the courts taking ownership of credentialing, ASL-English and CDI, interpreters through a collective body.
Work with legislative entities to garner information and guidance
Explore current legislative guidelines regarding credentialing
TF to be selected by Oct 2019
Report back Dec 2020 to membership
Completed when a recommendation for testing/credentialing has been established
Established and approved October 2019
The purpose of the Religious Interpreting Task Force conduct research and provide recommendations on the potential establishment of a religious interpreting section and standards within RID, with a focus on improving access to religious services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, with a focus on ensuring that the project stays within scope, budget, and timeline.
RID Board of Directors, Jessica Eubank
The annual onboarding training is mandatory for all task force members to ensure their work aligns with the Board’s Mission, Purpose, Vision, and Values. Additionally, members must stay current with best practices in the interpreting field. Joining the task force involves a significant commitment, including a minimum of 10 hours per month for group work and face-to-face meetings, with a total of 120 hours for deliverable completion (subject to change). The board liaison will appoint HQ staff to coordinate and ensure the timeline of the task force work will be followed and completed according to the deliverables. The task force will be reappointed annually based on organizational needs.
Members who cannot fulfill their responsibilities, including but not limited to review of materials and meeting attendance, are expected to re-evaluate their ability to remain on the committee. Please communicate with the Liaison Jessica Eubank if your commitment changes.
Define and document project requirements and objectives
Develop project plans and schedules
Monitor project progress and regularly report to stakeholders
Identify and mitigate project risks
Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards
Maintain open communication with project stakeholders and make necessary adjustments as needed.
For the term of 2024 to 2025, the Religious Interpreting Taskforce members are charged to complete the following tasks:
Provide a research report on the current state of religious interpreting services, including the needs and challenges faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who require religious interpreting services.
Provide a summary of feedback and input from the deaf and hard-of-hearing community on their experiences with religious interpreting services.
Provide a summary of feedback and input from the diverse working interpreters from various backgrounds on their experiences with religious interpreting services.
Create a feasibility report on the potential incorporation of a religious interpreting section within RID, including an analysis of the resources and infrastructure needed to support such a section.
Identification of potential partnerships and collaborations with religious organizations and other relevant stakeholders to support the mission of the religious interpreting section within RID.
Meeting minutes: Detailed notes of each meeting capture the discussion, decisions, and actions taken.
Final report: A comprehensive report that summarizes the committee’s work, including its findings, recommendations, and outcomes.
Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force
This Task Force was active but has since been dissolved. This page is being kept for archival purposes. The information about the Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force below:
The Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force (SCBRTF) was to advise the RID Board of Directors in a thorough review, and to make recommendations on Motions E – S from the 2007 RID Conference Business Meeting.
For the term 2009-2011, the Strategic Challenges Bylaws Review Task Force members were charged to complete the following tasks:
Gather member input on Motions E-S and related issues and provide the board of directors with recommendations.
Be available to host or participate in a forum at national conferences.
Address items referred to the committee by the board of directors.
Task Force Organization & Structure
How often does it meet?
The task force generally holds at least bi-monthly conference call meetings each year (visually accessible conference calls, when appropriate). Between conference calls, email correspondence occurs to further the work of the task force. Face-to-Face meetings, which are budgeted for and hosted on an as-needed basis, are decided upon by the board and RID Headquarters office staff. The task force must submit a request to the board including a clear rationale for the face-to-face along with an agenda of the work to be accomplished during the meeting time. Additional travel for meetings and/or educational initiatives may be necessary depending on the scope of work.
Volunteer leaders, if approved, for travel to attend a face-to-face meeting will be reimbursed travel and lodging expenses and given per diem for meals. (See Volunteer Leadership Manual for additional details regarding reimbursements.) All other extraneous travel requests may be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the board and RID Headquarters office staff liaisons.
What are my responsibilities as a Volunteer Leader?
Volunteer Leaders are expected to attend all task force meetings and assist in accomplishing the tasks set forth in the scope of work and ultimately support the implementation of RID’s Strategic Plan. An agenda must be developed prior to each meeting with each agenda item pointing to a task within the scope of work. (See Volunteer Leadership Manual for more information regarding position descriptions for each volunteer leader.)
The task force will review the scope of work and provide feedback related to the tasks, priorities, timelines, workflow, etc. Should the task force seek to address a project or issue outside the originally assigned scope of work, a formal request for that work assignment would need to be made via the progress report. Changes in the task force’s scope of work must have prior approval from the board.
At the end of the term, the task force will submit a final profess report to the board indicating the outcomes of the task force term, as well as make recommendations for future projects and initiatives for consideration by the board.
RID’s Member Sections (MS) provide a relationship-building forum for RID members to share common interests, goals and concerns that are also consistent with RID’s mission and values.
As formally recognized groups of RID members, Member Sections can hold meetings at the biennial conference, regional conferences and other functions sponsored by RID or its affiliate chapters. Additionally, Member Sections frequently contribute articles to
, RID’s quarterly newsletter, to share their discussions with the entire membership.
It is the mission of the Bisexual, Lesbian, Gay, Intersex, Trans* Interpreters/Transliterators (BLeGIT*) Member Section to be a forum for discussing current interpreting issues, provide information and resources for professional development opportunities and provide a professional and positive venue for discussing topics specific to the BLeGIT* community. All are welcome!!
Patricia Moers-Paterson, SC:L, CI and CT
Dustin Woods, Supporting RID Member
Bob LoParo, CI and CT
(Note that these are their BLeGIT* committee email addresses. If you want to contact them on a personal matter, then
to see if it is provided.)
Click to see minutes from the 2015 meeting at RIDNOLA15 (link).
The purpose of the RID DeafBlind Member Section (DBMS) is to act as a national resource for interpreters, consumers and families regarding interpreting needs for individuals who are DeafBlind.
DBMS maintains a listserv open to all RID members and DeafBlind individuals. Members are invited to share information and events related to interpreting for DeafBlind individuals. The list is maintained by Mala Poe and is carefully moderated to include only pertinent, professional posts. Average number of posts has historically been less than one per week.
Connect interested parties on the local, regional and national levels.
Host social event for interpreters and consumers during RID national conference.
Maintain regional representation on IDB Member Section committee.
Create and maintain online listserv to facilitate communication between interested parties
Provide publications, journal articles and educational materials to interested parties
Provide DB-LINK (national clearinghouse on DeafBlindness) with updates regarding
training events, new publications, conferences, etc.
Submit articles and on-going IDB column in RID VIEWS on DeafBlind related topics.
Maintain nationwide list of DeafBlind consumers who are qualified speakers/trainers.
Provide professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of interpreters and interested parties.
Provide training during RID national and regional conferences on DeafBlind related topics.
Create calendar of events for various training opportunities.
Compile list of qualified trainers in DeafBlindness.
Liaise between RID, AADB, NAD DB-LINK, HKNC and state DeafBlind consumer groups.
Act as main liaison and contact for the RID-AADB National Task Force.
Provide mentoring to new and seasoned professionals in the field of interpreting in order to
increase the number of qualified interpreters for individuals who are DeafBlind.
Design and implement mentoring program for CEUs in association with the AADB
Act as an advocate for communication access for all individuals who are DeafBlind.
Advertise contact information so that interpreters, consumers and families can reach the
IDB Member Section as the need arises.
We are currently developing a plan to host state-by-state and regional trainings to prepare interpreters to work with DeafBlind consumers.  Each of the DBMS Region Reps is looking for a go-getter in each state who is ready, willing and able to work toward bringing our training to YOUR back yard.  Please contact your DBMS Region Rep (see list above) if you’re a well-qualified interpreter who is willing to champion our cause in your state.
LOOK FOR A DBMS-SPONSORED TRAINING NEAR YOU!
The DBMS Thanks the following donors:
Jill Gaus and Susie Morgan Morrow for not only presenting three fabulous workshops on working with DB people at the RID Conference in Atlanta, but also for allowing the DBMS to hold raffles and a silent auction during those workshops.
DBTip (DeafBlind Training, Interpreting & Professional Development) for donating an online training for our online raffle.
Andre Pellerin, an artist who is DeafBlind
The Crazy Quilters, artists who are Deaf
The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC)
The American Association of the DeafBlind
The Deaf Caucus strives to strengthen the ties between all members of RID, advocate for the needs and interests of RID members who are deaf and provide a vehicle for open discussion and exchange of ideas.
About the RID Deaf Caucus Member Section
RID’s Member Sections (MS) provide a relationship-building forum for RID members to share common interests, goals and concerns that are also consistent with RID’s mission and values. As formally recognized groups of RID members, Member Sections can hold meetings at the biennial conference, regional conferences and other functions sponsored by RID or its affiliate chapters. Additionally, Member Sections frequently contribute articles to VIEWS, RID’s monthly newsletter, to share their discussions with the entire membership. Activities of Member Sections are determined and carried out by the MS leadership and its members, and not by the RID national office staff.
To join an RID Member Section, you must be a RID member.
To join an RID Deaf Caucus Yahoo! Group you must be a RID member.
Goals of the Deaf Caucus Member Section:
To hold forums at RID conferences;
To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees that are in the interests of Deaf Caucus and proceeding Member Sections members;
To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertains to deaf members;
To disseminate information to members of Member Sections regarding organizational activities;
To encourage active and ongoing participation from Deaf Caucus members and RID and its affiliate chapters;
To serve as a support group for RID members
R4 MAL: Roy William Barron
2011 RID National Conference Review from
Our Shifting Boarders: Perspectives from the 2011 Community Forum
Deaf-Parented Interpreter (DPI) Member Section
The mission of the Deaf-Parented Interpreter (DPI) Member Section is to promote greater understanding and awareness of the values of the Deaf Community as well as the skills, dedication and sensibilities that interpreters with deaf parents continue to offer to the interpreting profession.
2023 DPI Rules of Operation
Jennifer Williams & Tammy Batch
DPI Meeting Minutes: 2016 – Current
Note: the Deaf-Parented Interpreter Member Section used to be called the Interpreters with Deaf Parents Member Section, thus many of the historical records refer to “IDP”.
IDP Meeting Minutes June 2015
IDP Meeting Minutes May 2015
IDP Meeting Minutes April 2015
IDP Meeting Minutes March 2015
IDP Meeting Minutes November 2014
IDP Meeting Minutes August 2014
IDP Meeting Minutes May 2014
IDP Meeting Minutes January 2014
IDP Meeting Minutes September 2013
IDP Meeting Minutes July 2013
IDP Meeting Minutes June 2013
IDP Meeting Minutes May 2013
IDP Meeting Minutes February 2013
IDP Meeting Minutes October 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes August 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes June 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes May 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes April 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes March 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes January 2012
IDP Meeting Minutes November 2011
IDP Meeting Minutes June 15, 2011
IDP 2011 RID National Conference Events (June 12, 2011)
IDP Fundraising Letter for 2011 IDP Community Forum (June 12, 2011)
IDP May 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes (June 12, 2011)
Note: the Deaf-Parented Interpreter Member Section used to be called the Interpreters with Deaf Parents Member Section, thus many of the historical records refer to “IDP”.
2015 DPI Rules of Operation
IDP 2015 RID National Conference Travel Fund Scholarship
2011 RID National Conference Review from
Our Shifting Boarders: Perspectives from the 2011 Community Forum
Interpreters and Transliterators of Color Member Section
Interpreters and Transliterators of Color Member Section
The principal purpose of the Interpreters and Transliterators of Color (ITOC) is to advocate for the needs and interests of members of the RID, Inc. who identify themselves as belonging to non-white ethnic groups.
To provide a forum for discussion and education of interpreting and transliterating issues which involve people who are Deaf or Hearing and of color.
To promote, recruit and encourage active participation of all interpreters/transliterators and consumers of color in ITOC and RID and its Affiliate Chapters.
To support all interpreters/transliterators of color who seek RID, Inc. certification.
To prepare and/or review materials about interpreting/transliterating among people of color.
To act as an advisory resource to the RID, Inc. Board of Directors and to standing and ad hoc committees of RID, Inc. on issues of interpreting/transliterating among people of color.
To consult with ITPs seeking to recruit students of color.
To actively seek input from consumers of color, particularly, from people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and of color on issues of interpreting/transliterating in their communities.
Salwa Rosen & MJ Jones
Bob LoParo & Jahmeca Osborn
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Interpreter Service Managers Member Section
Interpreter Service Managers Member Section
The purpose of the Interpreting Service Managers Member Section is to serve the members of the RID who share a mutual interest in the business and management of sign language interpreting services. Its members include agency owners, not for profit managers, institutional managers and managers within companies who hire and coordinate interpreting services. Its mission is to provide a forum for the discussion of relevant topics that are of mutual interest to some or all of its members.
We offer on-line support through a list-serve. People share questions and concerns about various aspects of providing services. The list is open to all RID members. Join the listserv by adding the ISM Member Section through  your online RID profile.
Bucky, a Colorado native-wanna-be, established a local agency, The Interpreting Agency in 2012 upon seeing a lot of issues with other local agencies that he has experienced firsthand as well as other stories from the Deaf community. In 2016 he partnered with Lingaubee and currently serves in multiple states. He enjoys being able to look at all three sides in the interpreting profession as a consumer, as an interpreter (CDI), and as a business owner. If you ever see Bucky at a conference or walking somewhere, he’d love to talk about the interpreting industry.
When he’s not in his office, he enjoys doing various activities in the Rockies with his sweetheart, Jac, and friends. When his college-aged boys make time for him, he’ll visit them every time.
MAIG is a Deaf-owned, 8(a) economically disadvantaged small business headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland. A 100% female-owned business, MAIG was co-founded in 2005 by Gina D’Amore, a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI). Gina, who serves as President, was born Deaf to Deaf parents and brings a first-hand personal understanding of the critical need for expert, reliable Reasonable Accommodations in professional settings. MAIG executives focus on filling niche contracts and ensuring our employees maintain our professional code of conduct. We specialize in supporting challenging requirements in secure environments. MAIG’s providers and administrative staff are flexible and experienced, enabling them to adapt to the dynamic needs of our clients.
She is currently is Co-Chair of RID’s ISM Member section and also serves as the current President for the National Deaf Chamber of Commerce.
Paul Tracy, CI & CT
Paul Tracy is the Co-Founder of Partners Interpreting (Boston) and for the past ten years has led business development and operations for the company. His background and training is as a National Certified ASL interpreter for over 22 years. Paul’s introduction to the language and Deaf community was through family: his father is Deaf-blind, and Paul is a native/heritage user (CODA) of ASL. Paul is active in the language industry, both locally and nationally. He provides consultations to language companies on industry technology as well as on the management of sign language interpreting services. He also serves on various committees, projects and currently is Co-Chair of RID’s ISM Member section and on the Board of the Association of Language Companies (ALC).
Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section
Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section
The mission of the Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section is four-fold: to foster communication and encourage information sharing among Deaf and hearing members of RID who workin the healthcare field; to provide input to RID about issues pertaining to this specialized field of interpreting; to network and foster a support system for those in the specialty; and most importantly to promote and enhance language access in healthcare across the country.
Join today!  If you are interested in joining the members section please
and head over to RID.org, click on the “manage your profile” link and add on the Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section to your “RID sections” (at the bottom of the profile page).
To hold forums at RID conferences.
To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
To be involved with the revision and development of any and all current and future Standard Practice Papers regarding healthcare interpreting and to ensure they accurately reflect our practice.
To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees that are in the interests of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertain to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
Stay current in the field by disseminating information to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section regarding organizational activities; current events in the field of healthcare interpreting, and healthcare at-large, including legal rulings and court cases.
To encourage the active involvement of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section within the healthcare field.
To serve as a support system for the members working in the diverse healthcare field, providing needed resources to advocate for effective practices within the field.
To promote and enhance language access for the consumers of interpreting
services, and to bridge the Deaf/hearing health literacy gap.
Format: Pre-recorded presentations, delivered via a NING portal, allowing participants to view the training from their individual computers. The presentations will then be opened for interactive discussion among members and presenters. Presenters will further facilitate the learning process through provision of articles or PowerPoint presentations related to the topic, provide discussion questions, and moderate a discussion board to the topic. Using the strength of a discussion based symposium, the third day will be facilitated participant-driven discussions of conference topics and themes.
Audience: Interpreters, Deaf and Hearing consumers, interpreter educators, vocational rehabilitation personnel, providers of video interpreting, interpreting researchers, and other interested persons.
Interpreters in Educational Instructional Settings
Interpreters in Educational Instructional Settings
The purpose of the Interpreters in Educational and Instructional Settings (IEIS) Member Section is to promote the interests and objectives of, enhanced communication with, and information sharing among RID members who work in educational and instructional settings, while following the philosophy, mission and goals of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
The primary objectives of the IEIS Member Section is to advocate for the needs and interests of RID members who are interpreters and/or transliterators in educational and instructional settings and to strengthen the ties between all members and officers of the RID by promoting recognition of the profession of educational interpreting. Specifically:
To promote awareness of the needs of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
To provide a forum for Interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
To foster an understanding within the general membership of the unique challenges and experiences of working in educational and instructional settings;
To serve as a resource to the RID board, national office of the RID, committees, the general membership and educational and instructional personnel regarding issues affecting educational interpreters and the profession of educational interpreting;
To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office that serve the interests and meet the needs of IEIS members;
To promote and review the development of position and free papers on subjects related to interpreting in educational and instructional settings;
To research, recommend and/or develop best practices to ensure the provision of the highest quality interpreting and transliterating services to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and other consumers in educational and instructional settings;
To encourage and promote training and career opportunities in the field of educational interpreting;
To sponsor and/or provide workshops and professional development which address the needs and concerns of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
To act as a referral and/or resource to other organizations about issues pertaining to interpreting in educational and instructional settings.
To hold forums at RID national conferences;
To hold forums at RID regional conferences;
To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
To recommend programs, activities and policies to the membership, Board of Directors, the National Office and RID national committees which are in the interests of IEIS members;
To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
To disseminate information to the general membership regarding IEIS organizational activities;
To disseminate information to members of IEIS regarding developments in the field of educational interpreting and other issues pertaining to IEIS members;
To encourage and engage in communication and collaboration with other entities whose purpose and objectives are of interest to or affect interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
To encourage the active involvement of members of IEIS in RID;
To encourage the development of, and provide resources for, a web-based forum and information clearing house on interpreting in educational and instructional settings.
IEIS Newsletter Fall 2016 Edition
IEIS Newsletter Edition 3, Volume 1
IEIS Newsletter Edition 2, Volume 2
IEIS Newsletter Edition 1, Volume 1
IEIS Member Section Profile and Rules of Operations January 2012
The purpose of the Legal Interpreters Member Section (LIMS) is to provide a forum for all interpreters, both deaf and hearing, who interpret in legal and court settings – to collaborate, network, discuss topics relevant to this specialty, and to provide recommendations and input to RID regarding this field of specialized interpreting.
Region I co-rep – Vacant
Region II co-rep – Vacant
Region III co-rep – Vacant
Region III co-rep – Vacant
Region IV co-rep – Vacant
Region V co-rep – Vacant
Region V co-rep – Vacant
This member section presented a legal conference just prior to the 2009 RID National Conference.
RID LIMS Open Forum Presentation 2009
Best Practices: ASL and English Interpretation within Legal Settings
Deaf Interpreters in Court: An Accommodation That is More Than Reasonable
ASL Court Interpreters Resources – Minnesota State Law Library
The purpose of the RID Student Member Section is to establish a bridge between the current student and the working interpreter.  We aim to provide a forum for students and working members of RID to get to know and support one another by sharing events, networking and having thoughtful discussions.  The Student Member Section will provide a student’s perspective and voice within RID.
It is the purpose of the Video Interpreters Member Section (VIMS) to promote enhanced communications and encourage information sharing among RID members who work as video relay and video remote interpreters and other RID members with common interests while following the philosophy, mission and goals of RID.
VIMS Bylaws – click here.
The Council would like to thank those that have served on the Council this last term and welcome newcomers ready and willing to continue to make a difference in the field of video interpreting.  If you are interested in a vacant position, please contact the VIMS Chair, Matt Salerno, at
: Review the minutes from our General and Council meetings here.
: Connect with us via email!
You can find the Volunteer Leadership application here!