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Mission & Vision Statement - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID)
Mission
RID serves equally our members, profession, and the public by promoting and advocating for qualified and effective interpreters in all spaces where intersectional diverse Deaf lives are impacted.
Vision
RID envisions qualified interpreters as partners in universal communication access and forward-thinking, effective communication solutions while honoring intersectional diverse spaces.
Core Values
- Intersectionality and diversity of communities served
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)
- Professional contribution of volunteer leadership
- Adaptability and advancement of the interpreting profession
- Ethical practices with an emphasis on “do no harm”
- Advocacy for accessible, effective communication
Diversity Statement
RID embraces diversity across a wide spectrum (gender identity, race, disability, geographic location, certification status, etc.) and integrates these values throughout the organization.
The national certifying body of ASL Interpreters fostering the professional growth of interpreting.