CHAPTER 11:The History And Professionalization

Question 1

What were the 3 original goals of RID?

Answer 1

1. Publishing a registry of interpreters
2. Investigating evaluation and certification systems
3. Informing the public about interpreting services

Question 2

What is the mission of RID?

Answer 2

to provide international, national, regional, state, and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpreting and transliterating American Sign Language and English

Question 3

When and where was RID established?

Answer 3

It was established in 1964 at Ball State Teachers College.

Question 4

True or False

The process of interpreting is not the same for sign language interpreters and spoken language interpreters.

Answer 4

False

The process of interpreting is the SAME regardless of whether one is working with spoken languages or signed languages.

Question 5

Name the 4 current RID certifications.

Answer 5

1. CDI
2. Oraltransliteration (OTC)
3. SC:L
4. NIC

Question 6

In what ways does RID commit to increasing the number of qualified interpreters and maintain professional standards?

Answer 6

1. Provide training for new interpreters through the professional development committee and for professional interpreters through the Certification Maintenance Program
2. Continues testing and certification of interpreters through a National Testing Center
3. Supporting self-regulation like that found in other professional bodies through the Ethical Practices System

Question 7

When did RID first begin evaluating sign language interpreters?

Answer 7

1972

Question 8

When did the current generalist certification begin?

Answer 8

2001

Question 9

What does the acronym RID stand for?

Answer 9

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Question 10

What does the acronym BEI stand for?

Answer 10

Board of Evaluation for Interpreters is the state level exam for interpreters in Texas.