Long Island Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
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This Code of Ethics applies to all members of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the
speaker using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall not counsel, advise or interject personal opinions.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the
consumers involved.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in work-shops,
professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.
· Interpreters/transliterators, by virtue of membership or certification by the RID, Inc., shall strive to maintain high
professional standards in compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Code of Professional Conduct (Adopted July 2005)
TENETS
1. Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
2. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
3. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
4. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
5. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
7. Interpreters engage in professional development.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the
speaker using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall not counsel, advise or interject personal opinions.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill, setting, and the
consumers involved.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation.
· Interpreters/transliterators shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in work-shops,
professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field.
· Interpreters/transliterators, by virtue of membership or certification by the RID, Inc., shall strive to maintain high
professional standards in compliance with the Code of Ethics.
Code of Professional Conduct (Adopted July 2005)
TENETS
1. Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
2. Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
3. Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
4. Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
5. Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
6. Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
7. Interpreters engage in professional development.
| Code of Professional Conduct website: RID Code of Ethics/Code of Professional Conduct |
| Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct |
| Alexandria Gunsberg, LIRID webmaster |
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