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Benefits

As the national organization representing the interpreting profession, RID aims to provide its members with the benefits and services that demonstrate the association’s commitment to the growth of the profession as a whole as well as to each and every individual member.

Membership in RID is more than just benefits and conferences. It is being affiliated with the profession on a national level and having a direct connection to other interpreters.

Below is a list of member benefits (see below for list of organizational member benefits)

• Subscription to VIEWS, RID’s quarterly newsletter, as well as monthly e-mail updates such as RID e-NEWS .
• Eligible for reduced certification testing fees (associate, student or certified members only)
• Journal of Interpretation (free for certified and associate members)
• Discounts on all RID publications and products
• Discounts on RID’s biennial conference registration
• Voting privileges (certified and associate members only)
• Leadership opportunities to help shape RID and the interpreting profession by serving on committees and task forces
• Access to members’ only online benefits, including VIEWS online, a searchable article database, surveys and a personal listing on the searchable database for interpreters

Access to the Following:

• Professional Liability Insurance: contact DHH Insurance at 1-866-371-8830 or go to www.DhhInsurance.com and click on RID’s Program
• Freelance Health Insurance Program:
  Available in:
  AL,AK,AZ,CA,DE,DC,GA,HI,ID,IL,IN,IA,KS,KY,MA,MI,MS,MO,NE,NM,ND,OK,PA,RI,SC,TN,VT,VA,WV,WI and WY
   
  Contact:
  Guy Neuls
  www.getenrolledonline.com/rid
  866.972.2368, option 1
  memberservices@admubenefits.com
   
  Available in:
   AR,CO,FL,LA,NV,OH and TX
   
  Contact:
  Becky Carroll
  Toll free  800-281-4635  ext. 186
  becky.carroll@homelandhealthcare.com
   
  Not Available at this time:
  CT,ME,MD,MN,MT,NH,NJ,NY,NC,OR,SD,UT and WA
• Phone Service Benefits:

RID members can now receive waived activation fees and equipment discounts on new lines of service. Use the information below to take advantage of this great discount!  

Toll Free Number: 1-866-464-8662
Organization Name: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf - RID
Promotional Code: 13851TMOFAV
 

Organizational Member Benefits:

• Subscription to VIEWS – mailed to the organization every quarter (January, April, July and October)
• A plaque to display, along with plates for each year of membership
• Member prices on RID products and publications purchased by the organization
• A ten percent discount on advertising in VIEWS
• Discounts on exhibiting fees for RID biennial conferences
• Discounts on conference registration fees and testing fees for up to three individuals per year

When you receive your membership card in the mail, you will receive a letter with complete explanations and contact information for the various programs offered to RID members. Should you have further questions, please contact ewhite@rid.org.