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Welcome to the RI affiliate chapter of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
| 2009 RI RID GENERAL MEETING SCHEDULE |
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| January 17, 2009 from 9:30am to 11:30am |
| April 18, 2009 from 9:30am to 11:30am |
| July 18, 2009 from 9:30am to 11:30am |
| October 17, 2009 from 9:30am to 11:30am |
| *All meetings at Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Ln* |
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 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.
RI RID Draft PPM now available online.
1. Beginning in 2009 RI RID is offering the option of 1 year and 2 year memberships! Paying for 2 years will qualify for a $5 discount on the total. If you have an old application and wish to take advantage of a 2-year membership, please note on the application.
2. SAVE the DATE! RIAD 2009 Convention on October 2 & 3, 2009... details to follow.
3. COMING SOON! The 2010 RID Region 1 Conference: proposed dates- August 13-15, 2010 and proposed location- Albany Airport Marriott
4. RI RID 2008 State Conference: KEEPING THE MOMENTUM. Photos available
5. RI RID Annual Report: Fiscal Yr 07-08 and 2007 IRS form 990
6. RID 2006 Region I Conference: Region 1 Pics
AND STILL MORE NEWS...
EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT INTERPRETING!
Message from Mary Lightfoot and NCIEC
Hello Affiliate Chapters,
National Consortium of Interpreter Education Centers (NCIEC) has a campaign to market interpreting as a career called "Discover Interpreting" as well as a
website, DiscoverInterpreting.com. In an effort to increase the visibility and relevance of the website, we are encouraging affiliate chapters to create a link to
DiscoverInterpreting.com from their website home page.. The Discover Interpreting site provides an excellent overview of the interpreting profession and paths to
becoming an interpreter. Having the link on your website will help to drive traffic to the site and enhance prospective students' understanding of the field.
Also, as more and more sites link to DiscoverInterpreting.com, the relevance of the site increases and our Google Ad campaign becomes more effective.
You may also be interested in knowing that we now have a growing Discover Interpreting Facebook group.
The Wall and Discussion Board are where current and prospective students ask questions and exchange information about programs and the field. I
encourage you to have a look at it and join the discussion with potential students.
Click on the image to visit their website: 
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. Michel 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
*The DOH no longer issues wallet card licenses as January 1, 2009 and has switched to online verification only*
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 17, 2009 at 3:00pm
June 9, 2009 at 3:00pm
October 6, 2009 at 3:00pm
TO CONTACT US
or Write:
RI RID
PO Box 20056
Cranston, RI 02920
Thank you for visiting
Web site updated: JUNE 2009
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