Long Island Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Welcome to Long Island Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Mission Statement: LIRID’s mission is to work together with the Deaf
Community to meet the interpreting needs of Long Island residents by
providing local forums, peer and professional support, and organizational
structure for the continued development and growth for the profession.

Philosophy: The philosophy of LIRID is that excellence in the delivery of
interpretation services among people who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and
people who are hearing will ensure effective communication. As an affiliate
chapter of the professional association for interpreters and transliterators,
LIRID serves as an essential arena for its members in the pursuit of
excellence.

Goal: It is the goal of LIRID to promote the profession of interpreting and
transliterating American Sign Language and English.











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Last Updated:  January 21, 2010  
Lisa Scala, LIRID webmaster
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