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RID has membership categories that span the interpreter’s career. Whether you’re exploring your possibilities or a seasoned interpreting veteran, join RID to connect to resources that move you forward!

Member Category Description Yearly Dues
Associate Member engaged in interpreting or transliterating, full-time and part-time, but not holding certification accepted by RID. Members in this category are eligible to participate in the Associate Continuing Education Tracking Program (ACET). $93.00
Senior Dues for members at least 55 years of age - $49.00
Student Member currently enrolled, at least part-time, in an interpreting program. Student members must provide proof of enrollment every year. This proof can be a current copy of a class schedule or a letter from a coordinator/instructor on school letterhead. Student membership does not include eligibility to vote. $30.00
Supporting Individuals who support RID but are not engaged in interpreting. Supporting membership does not include eligibility to vote or reduced testing fees. $30.00
Trial Receive a one-year subscription to VIEWS as an introduction to RID. Trial membership does not include any other benefits or member discounts. $15.00
Organizational Organizations and agencies that support RID’s purposes and activities. $150.00

 

Certified Member Category

A member in the certified member category holds a valid certification accepted by RID. In order to maintain credentials, Certified members must meet be a member in good standing and meet the requirements of the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). Certified members holding National Association of the Deaf (NAD) certification must also maintain membership in NAD.

There are three categories for non-practicing certified members. Members in these categories are not considered currently certified and do not hold valid credentials.

Certified: Inactive – A member who holds temporarily inactive certification, is not currently interpreting and has put their certification on hold. For more details, contact Member Services.

Certified: Retired – A member who has retired from interpreting and is no longer practicing.

Certified: Emeritus – Honorary category awarded by the board of directors to formerly certified members.

Joining as an ACCI Certified Interpreter

The deadline has past.  ACCI certified interpreters had until June 30, 2007 to join RID as Certified members and maintain certification through the RID Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) and Ethical Practices System (EPS).

 

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