*Please note, for the purposes of this survey, "interpreting" will be used as
an inclusive term for all types and modes of interpretation and transliteration.
Please answer each question directly on this form. Use as much space as necessary and don't forget to click the "submit" button when you are finished.
Your name (optional):
City (optional):
1. What type of interpreting do you perform most often? For example: Community, Educational, Medical, Legal, Religious, etc.
2. What type of interpreting are you called on to do outside the scope of your normal work? For example: You normally work in education, but sometimes interpret medical appointments.
3. Do you have any local interpreting support/network other than KAI-RID? If yes, please describe.
4. Are you a current member of KAI-RID? If yes, please skip to question #8.
5. If no, have you ever been a member of KAI? If no, please skip to question #7.
6. If you are a previous member, which year(s)?
7. If you have never been or are not now a member of KAI, why not? (i.e. see no/few benefits, not enough services, do not like to join groups, no/not enough workshops in my location, no/not enough workshops that apply to my field, etc.)
8. Would more workshops in your location/relevant to your field make you want to join/continue membership in KAI-RID?
9. What other types of incentives would make you want to join/continue membership in KAI-RID? Some considerations are:
(Please indicate interest/disinterest by typing 'Y' or 'N' after each suggestion)
* Increased discount benefits for workshops and KAI-RID-supported events: * Scholarships for workshops and KAI-RID annual conference: * Access to distance education via web-casting or teleconferencing: * Developed self-advocacy and client (hearing and deaf) education materials: * Discounts on sign language/interpreting-related materials and products: * Discounts on educational opportunities in other states: * Discounts at restaurants or stores: * Other:
10. What are the highest-priority support needs in your area? Some examples are:
(Please indicate if the following are priorities in your area by marking the checkbox after such)
* Vocabulary/skill-building workshops: * Certification options education/certification preparation education: * Self-advocacy/rights and responsibilities education: * Code of Professional Conduct education: * Other business concerns:
Billing and collections practices
Tax and legal obligations of the self-employed or contract employee/vendor
* Self-care education:
Avoiding stress/repetitive motion injury
Physical and mental relaxation techniques
Handling work-related emotional issues
* Study/practice groups with others in my area: * Networking/social opportunities: * Other:
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