*
A subscription to the NYC Metro RID Newsletter which describes events
and discusses ideas of interest to the local interpreting community,
as well as info from previous Metro meetings.
* An individual listing in the annual NYC Metro RID Membership Directory.
* A complimentary copy of the NYC Metro RID Membership Directory
and updates.
* Eligibility for convention scholarships.
* Information about workshops, classes, and job openings.
*
E-mail listings on MetroRIDbits of upcoming events both interpreting
and deaf-related.
*
An opportunity to shape the profession.
* Participation on Metro committees.
Metro
is an official testing site for the RID written and performance tests.
Metro
RID Membership categories:
Certified
Member:
- An
interpreter of American Sign Language and English or transliteration
of English currently holding valid certification from RID
- Voting
privileges
Associate
Member:
- An
individual who is actively engaged in the interpretation of American
Sign Language and English and/or transliteration of English, but
who does not hold valid certification from RID
- Voting
privileges
Student
Member:
- A
non-certified individual currently enrolled in a course of study
in interpretation of American Sign Language and English and/or the
transliteration of English
Supporting
Member:
- An
individual interested in supporting the goals, purposed and activities
of NYC Metro RID
Member
Organization:
- Any
organization, institution, agency or business with an interest in
supporting the goals, purposes and activities of NYC Metro RID
