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RHODE ISLAND RID

Welcome to the RI affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

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MISSION and PHILOSOPHY: The philosophy of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) is to provide international, national, regional, state, and local forums. It is an organizational structure which provides for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language (ASL) and English. The philosophy of RID is to promote excellence in the delivery of interpretation/transliteration services among people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing to ensure effective communication. RID seeks to promote the profession of interpreting/transliterating of ASL and English.

RI RID is...

RI RID strives to increase the access to communication of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities by improving the quality and quantity of sign language interpreting services available. RI RID works collaboratively with all like-minded organizations to raise awareness about issues important to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and interpreting communities. RI RID is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization and is primarily supported by its members. RI RID serves to provide a locally-based network of peer support for its membership and acts as a liaison to the national level for its members.

Membership application now available online.

RI RID Bylaws now available online.

CMP Sponsor/ CEUs Information

RI Interpreter Rates...coming July 1, 2008


2008 RI RID GENERAL MEETING SCHED
January 19, 2008 from 1pm to 3pm
April 19, 2008 from 1pm to 2pm
July 19, 2008 from 1pm to 3pm
October 18, 2008 from 1pm to 3pm
*All meetings at Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Ln*


EVENTS and NEWS!

Keeping the Momentum!

1. RI RID 2008 State Conference: KEEPING THE MOMENTUM on August 8 & 9, 2008. Flyer and Registration

2. ASL Films presents: WRONG GAME on May 16 at 7p. Ticket info

3. RICDHH has a full-time Interpreter Referral Specialist. RI RID welcomes and congratulates Paul Barnaby.

4. RI RID is now a RID CMP approved sponsor of CEUs. See our CMP instructions.

5. 2008 Spring RI RID Newsletter

6. Highlights from the past year: RI RID Caucus Report 2007

7. RID 2006 Region I Conference: Region 1 Pics


RI Interpreter License

As of July 31, 1999, all interpreters working in Rhode Island must be licensed through the Board of Examiners for Interpreters for the Deaf.

License applications and information can be found at the RI Department of Health website: RI Department of Health (RI DOH)

J. Michael Martineau has been appointed as Administrator to the Board of Examiners for Interpreters for the Deaf.

Board of Examiners for Interpreters for the Deaf here

DOH has a "Licensee Look-Up" available on its website.

The Board of Examiners for Interpreters for the Deaf is tentatively scheduled to meet at DOH on the following dates:
February 19, 2008 at 3:00pm
June 10, 2008 at 3:00pm
October 7, 2008 at 3:00pm


CONGRATULATIONS!

The RID 2006 Region 1 Phoenix Award Winner: Rosa Norberg

Rosa Norberg

The Phoenix Award is presented to the person who has contributed significantly to the revitalization of his/her Affiliate Chapter in Region 1. This is a much deserved recognition of the dedicated service that Rosa has done and continues to do for RI RID. Congratulations Rosa, your chapter is both proud and grateful.

ORGANIZATIONAL LINKS

RI RID BOARD

The October 2007 elections are complete. Our board remains:
  1. Pamela Zellner- member at large
  2. Rosa Norberg- vice president
  3. Michele Neiley- correspondence secretary
  4. Curtiss James- treasurer
  5. Mary Catherine Hess- recording secretary
  6. Christopher Haas- president
  7. Carol Fay- member at large

TO CONTACT US
via Email: RI RID

or Write:
RI RID
PO Box 20056
Cranston, RI 02920

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Web site updated: April 25, 2008

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