Our Philosophy
The New Hampshire Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NHRID) “recognizes the minority status of Deaf people and the long history of linguistic and cultural oppression they have endured. We therefore publicly proclaim our respect and support for Deaf people’s right to self determination and true communication access” (CIT, 1992).
Mission Statement
The New Hampshire Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NHRID), an affiliate chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., is a nonprofit membership association with a charter to promote interpreting excellence by working toward a national standard of quality.
In pursuit of our mission to enhance the quality and availability of ASL-English interpreters for New Hampshire residents, NHRID aims to:
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promote the highest standards of integrity and performance of interpreters
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encourage continued professional growth and development
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foster a respect and competence of cross-cultural interaction
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advance understanding of the profession and issues related to the interpreting process
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lobby for key legislation in the NH State Legislature on bills affecting Deaf rights and the interpreting profession
NHRID’s primary goal is to encourage the professional development of interpreters. We fulfill this goal by:
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advocating for the advancement of the interpreting profession
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lobbying for key legislation in the NH State Legislature on bills affecting Deaf rights and the interpreting profession
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providing workshop opportunities for interpreters in an effort to promote the advancement of interpreting skills
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educating the public on the use of interpreters and ethical standards of the profession
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providing opportunities for networking with colleagues
It is the mission of NHRID to work together with the Deaf community in meeting the interpreting needs of New Hampshire residents by enhancing the quality and availability of American Sign Language/English interpreters.
2025 Leadership Team
Board positions rotate on a biennial basis.
Nominations are due prior to (or at) the June General Membership Meeting
Group 1
(odd year - 2025):
Vice President
Secretary
Member At Large
Group 2
(even year - 2026):
President
Treasurer
Member At Large