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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 [volunteer leader application form](https://rid.org/volunteer-
leadership-app/). Volunteers are appointed after the biennial conference and
serve until the conclusion of the next biennial conference.

[Volunteer Leadership Application](https://rid.org/volunteer-leadership-app/)

### Committees.

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RID has a number of standing committees, organized around a specific issue or
responsibility.

#### ____Audit Committee

**Purpose:** _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._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** Kathleen O'Regan, Treasurer

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Jennifer Apple

**Frequency of Reports** : 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.

**Members**

  * Joshua Pennise (Chair)
  * Melissa Mittelstaedt
  * VACANT
  * CASLI Treasurer

**2023-2026 Scope of Work**

**For the term 2023-2026, the Audit Committee members are charged to complete
the following tasks:**

  1. Oversee matters related to RID’s internal systems controls. 
    1. To provide an independent view and critique of management override of controls.
    2. To recommend appropriate internal controls toward mitigating possible fraud and reducing risk.
  2. Oversee the annual independent audit process. 
    1. To assist with oversight in hiring independent auditors, counsel, or other consultants as necessary.
    2. To inquire of management and independent auditors about significant risks or exposure facing the organization.
    3. To review with management significant audit findings and recommendations together with management’s responses thereto.
    4. 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.
  3. Oversee the appropriate preparation and dissemination of financial statements. 
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
  4. Prepare or oversee preparation of an audit committee annual report.
  5. Address items referred to the committee by the Board of Directors.

**SOW was approved by the Board of Directors on April 14, 2023.**

#### ____Bylaws Committee

**Purpose:** _The Bylaws Committee advises the RID Board of Directors with
respect to the organization’s governing documents._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** TBD

**HQ Staff Liaison:** TBD

**Members:**

  * Andrea K. Smith
  * LaVona Andrew
  * Dawn McKenna

**Frequency of Reports:** Monthly  
Cumulative report: March 2019, March 2021

**For the term 2017-2021, the Bylaws Committee members are charged to complete
the following tasks:**

  1. Reviews the bylaws periodically to ensure that they are up-to-date and compliant with current laws and Robert’s Rules of Order.
  2. When the need arises, propose amendments to the bylaws that reflect changes or nuances that the board identifies.
  3. Serve as the national Motions and Resolutions Committee throughout the term and during the biennial conference. 
    1. 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.
    2. To assist the Chair of the Business Meeting in directing members who are commenting on motions to stand / sit in appropriate places.
    3. To assist members throughout the term and during the Business Meeting to formulate complete motions in writing prior to posing the motion.

**Future Element**

  1. 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.

#### ____Certification Committee

**Purpose:** _The RID Certification Committee advises the RID Board of
Directors by recommending policies and standards related to the RID
Certification system._

**Reports to:** RID Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison: TBD**

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Catie Colamonico

**Members:**

  * Danny Maffia, Current Committee Chair
  * Rebecca De Santis, Current Committee Co-Chair
  * Antwan Campbell
  * Andrea K. Smith
  * Whitney Gissell
  * Ronnie Zuchengo
  * Brittany Quickel
  * Paris McTizic
  * Ashley Holladay (Staff Liaison)

**Frequency of Reports:** Monthly  
**Cumulative Report:** March 2019, March 2021

**For the term 2017-2019, the RID Certification Committee members are charged
to complete the following tasks:**

**1:** Develop guidelines for recognizing credentials from entities other than
RID.

  1. (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.
  2. 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

**2:** Recommend to the Board requirements for granting RID generalist
certification

  1. 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.

**3:** Address additional items as they are referred to the committee by the
Board of Directors.

#### ____Ethics Committee

**Purpose:**_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._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** Jesús Remīgīo

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Tressela Bateson, EPS Manager

**Committee Meetings:**

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 [linked
here](https://rid.org/about/governance/).

**Resources:**

Via the PPM 2021 Committees are composed of the following. Note the roles and
responsibilities of each can be found in Appendix F.

  1. Chair
  2. Committee Members
  3. Board Liaison
  4. Staff Liaison

Committee Objectives:

  1. (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.
  2. (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.
  3. (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: 
     * Ethical Practice System;
     * Disseminating these changes externally;
     * Needed training for RID members;
     * Needed for EPS staff members.

#### ____Finance Committee

**Purpose:** _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._

**Reports to:** RID Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** Kate O'Regan

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Jennifer Apple

**Frequency of Reports:** Quarterly

**Summary report:** June

**Members:**

  * Justin Buckhold
  * Jonathan Cetrano
  * Scott Ready
  * Joey Seifner

**The Finance Committee is also charged with supporting the Treasurer in
helping to ensure RID’s financial stability by:**

  1. monitoring adherence to the budget,
  2. monitoring quarterly financial statements and suggest adjustments to the Board to maintain a balanced budget,
  3. setting long-range financial goals along with funding strategies to achieve them,
  4. advise multi-year operating budgets that integrate strategic plan objectives and initiatives,
  5. working with headquarters staff to review the impact of the reported data on the organization, and
  6. assisting with the preparation of financial reports for presentation to the Board of Directors by the Treasurer

#### ____Professional Development Committee

**Purpose:** _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._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board Liaison:** Glenna Cooper

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Ashley Holladay

**Members**

  * Richard Laurion (Chair)
  * Mary Darragh MacLean
  * Nathan Fowler
  * Leslie Decker
  * Fidel Torres

**Frequency of Reports** : Monthly  
**Cumulative report:** March 2019, March 2021

**For the 2017-2021 term, the Professional Development Committee is charged
with the following:**

**1:** **Certification Maintenance Program**

  1. 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

  1. Review the fees/costs of the program.
  2. Ensure that the program is self sustaining (cost-neutral) per member motion (C93.01)

**2: Audit Program**

  1. Review, in conjunction with the Board, the proposals from the 2015-2017 PDC.
  2. 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.

  1. 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.

**3: CMP Sponsors**

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

**4: Conference motions**

  1.     1. Address C2015.05:

  *     * 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.

  1.     1. 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.

#### ____Scholarships and Awards Committee

**Purpose:** _The Scholarships and Awards Committee solicits, reviews, and
selects recipients for the association’s scholarships and awards._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** Christina Stevens, Region I Representative

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Ryan Butts

**Members**

  * None

**For the term 2017-2021, Scholarships and Awards Committee members are
charged to complete the following tasks:**

**1:** 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

**2:** Present the scholarships and awards to the recipients at the 2019
National Conference.

### Councils.

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Councils are made up of individuals who have many years of experience in the
interpreting profession.

#### ____Council of Elders

**Purpose:**_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._

**Reports to:** RID Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liason:** Ritchie Bryant, President

**HQ Staff Liaison:** TBD

**Members Appointed:** TBD

**Frequency of Reports** : Quarterly

**Summary Report** : October 2024

**Council of Elders Commitment**

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.

**Council of Elders Objectives:**

  * _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._

**Workgroup Deliverables:****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.

#### ____Deaf Advisory Council

**Purpose:**_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._

**Reports to:** Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liason:** Ritchie Bryant, President

**HQ Staff Liason:** TBD

**Members Appointed:** ****TBD

**Frequency of Reports** : Quarterly

**Summary Report** : October 2024

**Council Commitment**

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.

**Deaf Advisory Council Objectives:**

  * _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._

**Workgroup Deliverables:****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

**Purpose:**_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._

**Reports to:** RID Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liason:** Ritchie Bryant

**RID HQ Staff Liaison:** TBD

**Members Appointed:** TBD

**Frequency of Reports** : Quarterly

**Summary Report** : October 2024

**Diversity Council Commitment**

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.

**Diversity Council Objectives:**

  * _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._

**Workgroup Deliverables:****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.

__

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

**SCOPE OF WORK 2019-2021**

**RID Board Liaison:** Jesús Remīgīo, RID VP

**Members:**

  * Ellen Roth (RID)
  * Holly Nelson (RID)
  * Janis Cole (NAD)
  * Stephanie Clark (NAD)
  * Evon Black (NBDA)
  * Ronise Barreras (Council de Manos)

**TASKS TO COMPLETE:**

**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.

**2: Provide recommended revisions.**

  *     * 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.

**REPORT DATE(S):**

  * **FINAL REPORT: Spring 2020**
    * 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) 
      * Successes completed during term.
      * Challenges faced during term.
      * Recommendations for updates to the scope of work to allow for the completion of the task force’s work.
  * **REPORTS:**
    * 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.

**CONFIDENTIALITY LEVEL:**

Low, unless otherwise noted.

**NARRATIVE:**

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:

  1. To collect Community feedback on the 2005 CPC.
  2. To review, revise and strengthen the CPC.
  3. To participate in a review of the overall program and policies in an effort to maximize efficient use of volunteer resources.
  4. To comply with the 2013 RID Business Meeting motion E.
  5. To address items referred to the task force by the board of directors.

******Resources:**

  * [NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_HBAap35D1R1MwYk9hTUpuc3M/view?usp=sharing)
  * [Ethical Practices System Overview (EPS)](https://rid.org/programs/ethics/)
  * [EPS Enforcement Procedures](https://rid.org/programs/ethics/eps-procedures/)
  * [Standard Practice Papers](https://rid.org/about/resources/#_spp)
  * [Toward an Interpreter Sensibility: Three Levels of Ethical Analysis and a Comprehensive Model of Ethics Decision-Making for Interpreters](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_HBAap35D1MzF3TlN3SDVidVk/view?usp=sharing)
  * [Exploring Ethics: A Case for Revising the Code of Ethics](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_HBAap35D1X0R2dXVTX2h1VTA/view?usp=sharing)
  * [1995 Code of Ethics (historical)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_HBAap35D1V0hwX3VvakR5UWs/view?usp=sharing)
  * [1965 Code of Ethics (historical)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-_HBAap35D1RllfRDluMHBZZDA/view?usp=sharing)
  * [RID Code of Professional Conduct in ASL by Wink](http://youtu.be/5fyaoaTb-X8)

#### ____DeafBlind Task Force

**Purpose**

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.

**Reports to** : RID Board of Directors

**Board of Directors Liaison:** Jason Hurdich

**HQ Staff Liaison:** Jenelle Bloom

**Frequency of report:** Monthly summary up to six months term from August to
January 2022.

**Scope of Work**

  1. **** 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. 
  2. 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. 
  3. 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. 
  4. Each member of the unit is assigned to analyze and test various RID media in the following: 
     * Website
     * Facebook
     * X (formerly known as Twitter)
     * Instagram
     * all forms by word and pdf formats
     * web forms and membership portal
     * payment portal (for dues, registration for workshops and conventions)

  5. 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

**Scope of Work (SOW)**

**October 2019**

  1. Investigate how to best establish a national credentialing system for legal/court interpreters.
  2. 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
  3. 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

**Timeline**

  * 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**

**Members Assigned:**

  * Amy Williamson
  * Carla Mathers
  * Cheryl Thomas
  * Denise Martinez
  * Jo Linda Greenfield
  * Jon Lamberton
  * Judy Shepard-Kegl
  * June Prusak
  * Margie English

#### ____Religious Interpreting Task Force

**Purpose:**_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._

**Reports to:** RID Board of Directors, Jessica Eubank

**Frequency of Reports** : Quarterly

**Summary Report** : October 2024

**Committee/Task Force/Council/Workgroup Commitment**

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.

**Committee/Task Force/Council/Workgroup Objectives:**

  1. Define and document project requirements and objectives
  2. Develop project plans and schedules
  3. Monitor project progress and regularly report to stakeholders
  4. Identify and mitigate project risks
  5. Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards
  6. Maintain open communication with project stakeholders and make necessary adjustments as needed.

**Workgroup Deliverables:****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 is  _**no longer active**_.

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.

**Scope of Previous Work**

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.

### Who pays my expenses?

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.

![](https://rid.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Member-Sections-1.jpg)

## Member Sections

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 quarterly newsletter, to
share their discussions with the entire membership.

__BLeGIT* Member Section

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### BLeGIT*

#### Purpose

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!!

#### BLeGIT* Leadership

**Co-Chair:[CM Hall, NIC-Advanced, Ed:K-12](mailto:blegit.cochair1@rid.org)**  
**Co-Chair:[Carmelo Falú-Rodríguez, NIC](mailto:blegit.cochair2@rid.org)**

Region 1: [Melissa Hopkins, NIC, Ed:K-12](mailto:blegit.rr1@gmail.com)  
Region 2: [Patricia Moers-Paterson, SC:L, CI and
CT](mailto:blegit.rr2@gmail.com)  
Region 3: [Dustin Woods, Supporting RID Member](mailto:blegit.rr3@gmail.com)  
Region 4: [Raylene Lotz, CDI](mailto:blegit.rr4@gmail.com)  
Region 5: [Bob LoParo, CI and CT](mailto:blegit.rr5@gmail.com)

(Note that these are their BLeGIT* committee email addresses. If you want to
contact them on a personal matter, then [search the RID
Directory](https://myaccount.rid.org/Public/Search/Member.aspx) to see if it
is provided.)

[Click to see minutes from the 2015 meeting at RIDNOLA15
(link).](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdZElSTmxiWTVuTlk/view?usp=sharing)

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 __DeafBlind Member Section

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### DeafBlind Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Chair: Vacant  
Vice-Chair: Bob LoParo  
Secretary: [Jesie Stephenson](mailto:secretary.dbms@gmail.com)  
Treasurer: [Candace Steffen Strayer](mailto:%20treasurer.dbms@gmail.com)

Region Representatives:  
Region I: [Regan Thibodeau](mailto:regioni.dbms@gmail.com)  
Region II: [Bianca Perez](mailto:regionii.dbms@gmail.com)  
Region III: [Barbara Martin](mailto:regioniii.dbms@gmail.com)  
Region IV: [Tyler Reisnaur](mailto:regioniv.dbms@gmail.com)  
Region V: [Shelley Herbold](mailto:regionv.dbms@gmail.com)  
Communications: CM Hall

#### Goals

**Networking:** 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  
across the country.

**Resource:** Provide publications, journal articles and educational materials
to interested parties  
throughout the country.

  * 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.

**Professional Development:** 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.

**Liaison:** 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.

**Mentoring:** 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  
conference.

**Advocate:** 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.

**The DBMS Needs YOU!**  
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.
  * Silent Auction Donors:

Helen Keller National Center  
The CATIE Center  
Andre Pellerin, an artist who is DeafBlind  
The Crazy Quilters, artists who are Deaf

#### Resources:

  * [The National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC) ](http://www.interpretereducation.org/specialization/deafblind/)
  * [The American Association of the DeafBlind](http://www.aadb.org/)

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 __Deaf Caucus Member Section

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### Deaf Caucus Member Section

#### About Deaf Caucus

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.  
[Deaf Caucus
Profile](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdNTc4Zm1SLTBwNms/view?usp=sharing)

#### 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:

  1. To hold forums at RID conferences;
  2. To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
  3. To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to members of Member Sections;
  4. 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;
  5. To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues that pertains to deaf members;
  6. To disseminate information to members of Member Sections regarding organizational activities;
  7. To encourage active and ongoing participation from Deaf Caucus members and RID and its affiliate chapters;
  8. To serve as a support group for RID members

#### Deaf Caucus Leadership

Chair: [Sarah Himmelmann Idler](mailto:deafcaucus.chair@rid.org)  
Vice-Chair: [J. Eugenio Ravelo Mendoza](mailto:deafcaucus.vicechair@rid.org)  
Secretary: [Lynn Capps Dey](mailto:deafcaucus.secretary@rid.org)  
Treasurer: [Niesha Washington-Shephard](mailto:deafcaucus.treasurer@rid.org)

R1 MAL: Regan Thibodeau  
R2 MAL: Michael Krajnak  
R3 MAL: Theresa Barker-Simms  
R4 MAL: Roy William Barron  
R5 MAL: Vacant

#### Deaf Caucus News

2011 RID National Conference Review from  _VIEWS_ : [Our Shifting Boarders:
Perspectives from the 2011 Community
Forum](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdcDZsZVhTLUtpdkU/view?usp=sharing)

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 __Deaf-Parented Interpreters Member Section

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### Deaf-Parented Interpreter (DPI) Member Section

**DPI Purpose**

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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SeVKJfeLnWCj061EsVbTgZTiHy-6O6ow/view?usp=drive_web)**

**DPI Leadership Council**

**Chair:**[Letty Moran](mailto:dpi.chair@rid.org)  
**Vice Chair:** [Sara Cardinale](mailto:dpi.vicechair@rid.org)  
**Secretary:** [Isabella Martin](mailto:dpi.secretary@rid.org)  
**Treasurer:**[Amy McDonald](mailto:dpi.treasurer@rid.org)

**Region Representatives**

**Region I:**[Phyllis Dora Rifkin](mailto:dpi.region1@gmail.com)  
**Region II:** [Jennifer Williams & Tammy Batch](mailto:dpi.region2@gmail.com)  
**Region III:** Vacant  
**Region IV:** [Wanda Krieger](mailto:dpi.region4@gmail.com)  
**Region V:** Vacant

**Outreach Coordinator:** Crescenciano Garcia (Region V)

**Ex-Officio:** Kelly Decker

**[DPI Meeting Minutes: 2016 –
Current](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Q87h8SLMBQAHk8ZjZxVq6jQp7uEA9sQ-)**

_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 2015**

  * [IDP Meeting Minutes June 2015](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B5XmAXNLR5u5RC14YlNjSUJETWM)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes May 2015](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4kvIDwET1QtVzhlNlc1V0dfOGM/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes April 2015](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5aDN3TU9uNUtqbFE/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes March 2015](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5N2N3aXZSdU1rV00/view?usp=sharing)

**IDP 2014**

  * [IDP Meeting Minutes November 2014](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5MVh2SHB5ek5uNnM/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes August 2014](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5ZHllZnNuRGZWSTg/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes May 2014](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5d0dwaGxYQVZBekU/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes January 2014](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdcDZsZVhTLUtpdkU/view?usp=sharing)

**IDP 2013**

  * [IDP Meeting Minutes September 2013](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdelBNQjVUTUE3cTg/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes July 2013](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdaWlIOG1RSk1mcUE/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes June 2013](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdY081M2FTS0V5WHc/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes May 2013](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdWEY2ZlZqRHZFc1E/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes February 2013](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdelpuX2VfZE9mWkU/view?usp=sharing)

**IDP 2012**

  * [IDP Meeting Minutes October 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdOXVBSGZnRGc4Njg/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes August 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdVlFvdVBaSUt0UGc/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes June 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdWXZOaEhuQUhqaGs/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes May 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdS0xZMWlpNTJTUEU/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes April 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLddzJYMERNVTRGOUk/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes March 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdazBnM2ZDdVhkRGM/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes January 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdNktiUUlFelp0S1k/view?usp=sharing)

**IDP 2011**

  * [IDP Meeting Minutes November 2011](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdU2R2aUF2ODhHWkU/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Meeting Minutes June 15, 2011](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdUExoQU1uamNOU2s/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP 2011 RID National Conference Events (June 12, 2011)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdcVd0TGxXOTVwSWc/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP Fundraising Letter for 2011 IDP Community Forum (June 12, 2011)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdMVZGS25QU05jU3c/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IDP May 24, 2011 Meeting Minutes (June 12, 2011)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdWnFSNnVPYnpJNmc/view?usp=sharing)

#### **Resources**

_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](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mpz3zzuqBCP8RKqUIWdYdu7_IHrM3a0z/view)

**[IDP
News](https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3DKvZMflFLdY1IwQktpWHNtTHM&usp=sharing)  
**

[IDP 2015 RID National Conference Travel Fund
Scholarship](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0u2sziTYDjkeG9TTEpJNFpESTQ&authuser=0)

**2011 RID National Conference Review from _VIEWS_ :**

[Our Shifting Boarders: Perspectives from the 2011 Community Forum
](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdUTFMVDZ4UGNfRmM/view?usp=sharing)

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 __Interpreters and Transliterators of Color Member Section

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### Interpreters and Transliterators of Color Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Objectives

  1. To provide a forum for discussion and education of interpreting and transliterating issues which involve people who are Deaf or Hearing and of color.
  2. To promote, recruit and encourage active participation of all interpreters/transliterators and consumers of color in ITOC and RID and its Affiliate Chapters.
  3. To support all interpreters/transliterators of color who seek RID, Inc. certification.
  4. To prepare and/or review materials about interpreting/transliterating among people of color.
  5. 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.
  6. To consult with ITPs seeking to recruit students of color.
  7. 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.

#### Leadership:

Chair: [Fidel Plaster Torres](mailto:itoc.chair@rid.org)  
Vice Chair: [VACANT](mailto:itoc.vicechair@rid.org)  
Secretary: [Reina Castro](mailto:itoc.secretary@rid.org)  
Treasurer: [Amy McDonald](mailto:itoc.treasurer@gmail.com)  
Region 1 Representative: [Denise "Dee" Herrera](mailto:itoc.regions@gmail.com)  
Region 2 Representative: [Salwa Rosen & MJ
Jones](mailto:itoc.regions@gmail.com)  
Region 3 Representative: [Benny Llamas](mailto:itoc.regions@gmail.com)  
Region 4 Representative: [Donavan Williams](mailto:itoc.regions@gmail.com)  
Region 5 Representative: [Bob LoParo & Jahmeca
Osborn](mailto:itoc.regions@gmail.com)

#### Resources:

​We are on Instagram:  
<https://instagram.com/rid_itoc>

​We are on Facebook:  
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/RIDITOC/> ​  
​  
Join the conversation in Google Groups:  
<https://groups.google.com/a/rid.org/d/forum/itoc>

Visit our website:  
<http://itoc-ridms.blogspot.com/>

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 __Interpreter Service Managers Member Section

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### Interpreter Service Managers Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Co-Chair: [Gina D’Amore](mailto:ism.cochair2@rid.org)

Co-Chair: [Paul Tracy](mailto:ism.chair3@rid.org)

Previous Chair: Justin Buckhold

#### Resources

#### ISM News

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.

#### ISM Leadership Biographies

**Justin “Bucky” Buckhold** , CDI

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.

**Gina D’Amore,** CDI

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).

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 __Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section

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### Interpreters in Healthcare Member Section

#### Purpose

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 [send
an email](mailto:terpsinhealthcare@gmail.com) 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).

#### Leadership

Chair: [David Stuckless](mailto:ihcms.chair@rid.org)  
Vice Chair: [Collen Cudo](mailto:ihcms.vicechair@rid.org)  
Secretary: [Deborah Lesser](mailto:ihcms.secretary@rid.org)  
Treasurer: [Rosemary Simpson-Ford](mailto:rosemaryfordasl@yahoo.com)  
Member Relations: [Jesse Candelaria](mailto:jmcandelaria3@gmail.com)

#### Goals:

  1. To hold forums at RID conferences.
  2. To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. To encourage the active involvement of members of the Interpreters in Healthcare Settings Member Section within the healthcare field.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.

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 __Interpreters in Educational Instructional Settings

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### Interpreters in Educational Instructional Settings

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Chair: [Jennifer Cranston](mailto:ieischair@gmail.com)  
Vice-Chair: [Emily Girardin](mailto:ieisvicechair@gmail.com)  
Secretary: [Laurel Apodaca](mailto:ieis.secretary@gmail.com)  
Region I Delegate: Vacant  
Region II Delegate: [Sabrina T. Smith](mailto:regionii@ieisonline.org)  
Region III Delegate: Vacant  
Region IV Delegate: [Annie Fischer](mailto:IEISRegionIV@gmail.com)  
Region V Delegate: [Tiffany Harding](mailto:regionv@ieisonline.org)

#### Objectives:

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:

  1. To promote awareness of the needs of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
  2. To provide a forum for Interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
  3. To foster an understanding within the general membership of the unique challenges and experiences of working in educational and instructional settings;
  4. 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;
  5. 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;
  6. To promote and review the development of position and free papers on subjects related to interpreting in educational and instructional settings;
  7. 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;
  8. To encourage and promote training and career opportunities in the field of educational interpreting;
  9. To sponsor and/or provide workshops and professional development which address the needs and concerns of interpreters working in educational and instructional settings;
  10. To act as a referral and/or resource to other organizations about issues pertaining to interpreting in educational and instructional settings.

#### Goals:

  1. To hold forums at RID national conferences;
  2. To hold forums at RID regional conferences;
  3. To advise the membership, Board of Directors, and the National Office on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
  4. To prepare position papers and/or statements for the Board of Directors and the RID membership on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
  5. 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;
  6. To act as a resource to standing and ad hoc committees on issues pertaining to IEIS members;
  7. To disseminate information to the general membership regarding IEIS organizational activities;
  8. To disseminate information to members of IEIS regarding developments in the field of educational interpreting and other issues pertaining to IEIS members;
  9. 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;
  10. To encourage the active involvement of members of IEIS in RID;
  11. To encourage the development of, and provide resources for, a web-based forum and information clearing house on interpreting in educational and instructional settings.

#### Resources:

  * [IEIS Newsletter Fall 2016 Edition](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4kvIDwET1QtY3lmcV9yS3FDNEE)
  * [IEIS Newsletter Edition 3, Volume 1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5MGxPS201THo1a0k/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IEIS Newsletter Edition 2, Volume 2](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5XmAXNLR5u5c0x6S040QWNrN0U/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IEIS Newsletter Edition 1, Volume 1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdRDN1T3NpeVV3YjQ/view?usp=sharing)
  * [IEIS Member Section Profile and Rules of Operations January 2012](https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3DKvZMflFLdUVVEUkxaNlBNekU/view?usp=sharing)
  * Check out IEIS on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/groups/IEIS.RID/)!

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 __Legal Interpreters Member Section

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### Legal Interpreters Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Chairs: [Sandra McClure](mailto:lims.chair@rid.org)  
Vice Chair: [Carla Mathers](mailto:lims.vicechair1@rid.org) & [Michael
McMahon](mailto:lims.vicechair2@rid.org)  
Corresponding Secretary: Pasch McCombs  
Secretary: Vacant  
Region I co-rep – [Tammy Batch](mailto:codabou@yahoo.com)  
Region I co-rep – Vacant  
Region II co-rep – [Jesse Candelaria](mailto:jmcandelaria3@gmail.com)  
Region II co-rep – Vacant  
Region III co-rep – Vacant  
Region III co-rep – Vacant  
Region IV co-rep – Vacant  
Region IV co-rep – [Jenny Miller](mailto:rid.lims.region4@gmail.com)  
Region V co-rep – Vacant  
Region V co-rep – Vacant

#### Resources:

[Google Drive
Folder](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3DKvZMflFLdNmt4NUpEeF82Ylk&authuser=0)

[LIMS
Profile](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3DKvZMflFLdNlM4UlBuX2dWVXM&authuser=0)

This member section presented a legal conference just prior to the 2009 RID
National Conference.

[RID LIMS Open Forum Presentation
2009](https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3DKvZMflFLdNlM4UlBuX2dWVXM&authuser=0)

Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/groups/RIDLIMS/>

### Downloads

[Best Practices: ASL and English Interpretation within Legal
Settings](http://www.interpretereducation.org/wp-
content/uploads/2011/06/LegalBestPractices_NCIEC2009.pdf)

[Deaf Interpreters in Court: An Accommodation That is More Than
Reasonable](http://www.interpretereducation.org/wp-
content/uploads/2011/06/Deaf-Interpreter-in-Court_NCIEC2009.pdf)

[ASL Court Interpreters Resources – Minnesota State Law
Library](https://mn.gov/law-library/legal-topics/interpreter-resources.jsp)

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 __Student Member Section

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### Student Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Past Chair: [Christina Stevens](mailto:studentmembersection.pastchair@rid.org)  
Vice Chair: [Ashley Butcher](mailto:ridsmsvicechair@gmail.com)  
Secretary: [Lucy Brown](mailto:%20ridsmssecretary@gmail.com)

Region Representatives:  
Region I: [Tracy Follert](mailto:ridsmsregion1@gmail.com)  
Region II: [Karen Brimm](mailto:ridsmsregion2@gmail.com)  
Region III: [Mychal Hadrich](mailto:ridsmsregion3@gmail.com)  
Region IV: [Samantha Jo Ole](mailto:ridsmsregion4@gmail.com)  
Region V: TBA

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### Video Interpreters Member Section

#### Purpose

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.

#### Leadership

Chair: [Matt Salerno](mailto:vims.chair@rid.org)  
Vice Chair: [Tara Tobin-Rogers](mailto:vims.vicechair@rid.org)  
Secretary: [Roberto Santiago](mailto:vims.secretary@rid.org)  
Region I Representative: Vacant  
Region II Representative: [Crystal Howard](mailto:rid.vims.region2@gmail.com)  
Region III Representative: [Erica Alley](mailto:rid.vims.region3@gmail.com)  
Region IV Representative: Vacant  
Region V Representative: Vacant

### Resources

[VIMS Bylaws – click
here.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hlXm9OmYY3ogVt6Q5aGhjC_9pbpFQJrIS-
ccYisDSU4/view)

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
[vims.chair@rid.org](mailto:vims.chair@rid.org).

[2020-2021 Council
Minutes](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BHB6hFs9MF7Kx812w0E9HMwxCYQfuIlp?usp=sharing):
Review the minutes from our General and Council meetings here.

[Contact
Info](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KbfTjbGPWqX4EONk9lD08TOva0fR6n4Xgj7nDaCho3I/edit?usp=sharing):
Connect with us via email!

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[Volunteer Leadership Manual](https://rid.org/wp-
content/uploads/2023/04/2019-Revised-Volunteer-Leadership-Manual.pdf)

# Volunteer With Us!

You can find the Volunteer Leadership application here! <https://rid.org/rid-
forms/#volforms>

[Volunteer Leadership Application](https://rid.org/volunteer-leadership-app/)

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