Our Vision

KAI-RID is an innovative and vibrant organization of unified sign language interpreters.
We affirm each member as a valuable resource,
actively engaged in our ongoing development as professionals and leaders.
As a collective force, KAI-RID invests in the long term success of our field.
 

Kansas Association of Interpreters - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Kansas Association of Interpreters - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

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  A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
 
 

We want your articles! Articles should be signed by the author with 350-475 (changed from 500) words. Want to share your opinion? Send letters to the editor. Letters should be 200 words or less.

The committee reserves the right to publish articles and letters with discretion. Letters to the editor can request names withheld as long as the identity is known to the editor and the reason is convincing and valid.

Do you specialize in Deaf-Blind interpreting? Have you provided SSP services? Do you know a person who is Deaf-Blind or Low-Vision? Please contact me at the email below. If you have ideas for the newsletters feel free to send those too. newsletter@kai- rid.org

Article ideas:
Tips from any professional training you have attended.
 An interview with a deaf person on elements of interpreting.
 Message equivalency.
Features of ASL.
Medical interpreting.
 Legal interpreting.
Experiences traveling and meeting deaf persons in other countries.
Ethics.

 


SAVE THE DATE:

FIFTH ANNUAL KAI-RID CONFERENCE

MARCH 30-31, 2012 


 

Announcement from KCDHH:

 

Effective October 1, 2011 the Kansas Quality Assurance Screening (KQAS) test fee will increase to $300.00.  There will be no price difference for taking interpreting only, transliterating only or both portions.  You do have the option of taking one portion early in the month and the other portion later in the same month for the same cost.  For instance, if you wish to take the Interpreting portion January 1, then return to take the Transliterating portion January 15 it is allowed.


You may contact either Rebecca Rosenthal at 785-246-5077 (Phone/VP)

or Megan Essary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 1-800-432-0698 regarding the test fee.

 


HEY YOU! YES, YOU!!

IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR MEMBERSHIP PAGE!


Put It On Your Calendars:

Region IV Conference

August 2-5, 2012
Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver, CO


 

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