Arkansas Registery of Interpreters for the Deaf

The principal objective of ARID shall be to initiate, sponsor, promote and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of the interpretation of American Sign Language (ASL) and English and the transliteration of English. provides an organizational structure for interpreters/transliterators; promotes quality interpreting services; recognizes the unique language and culture of Deaf people; promotes certification; provides professional development opportunities; upholds the standards of the profession; provides information sharing; serves in an advocacy role for the rights of persons who are deaf and for the rights of interpreters/transliterators; develops liaisons with other disciplines and organizations that interact and interface with the interpreting field;