Our Mission

The Vermont Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (VTRID) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of interpreters, DDBDDHH* community members, and other allies. We collaborate to promote high quality interpretation between tactile, signed, and spoken languages throughout the state with the utmost integrity and respect.

*Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing

Together, we shall accomplish this by:
* Being a resource to Vermont community regarding interpreter role, services, and the field of interpreting
* Fostering respect, community relationships, and competence of cross-cultural interactions
* Encouraging and supporting interpreters in achieving and maintaining national certification
* Promoting the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct for interpreters and transliterators
* Providing and/or hosting workshops, trainings, and mentorship opportunities for interpreters
* Lobbying for key legislation in the VT State Legislature on bills affecting Deaf rights and the sign language interpreting profession.