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WE STRIVE

TO ADVOCATE FOR BEST INTERPRETING PRACTICES

RID is the national certifying body of sign language interpreters and is a professional organization that fosters the growth of the profession and the professional growth of interpreting.

Interpreting: the act of conveying meaning between people who use signed and/or spoken languages.

Certification

Providing an independent verification of an interpreter’s knowledge and abilities

Certification

RID plays a leading role in establishing a national standard of quality for interpreters.

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Members receive access to these publications as part of the benefits package when becoming an RID member

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From VIEWS, the only bilingual publication, to scholarly journals and membership email blasts.

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