What is RID, Inc. &
Why is it important?
The National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID, Inc.) is a national membership organization of professionals who provide sign language interpreting/transliterating services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Established in 1964 and incorporated in 1973, RID is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
RID advocates for the increased quality, qualifications, and quantity of interpreters through three main areas of services:
Professional Certification through a National Testing System (NTS) Professional development through a Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) and Associate Continuing Education Tracking (ACET)
Promoting a Code of Ethics through an Ethical Practices System (EPS).
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