Ethical Practices System (ASL Version)

Ethical Practices System: Providing direction for dispute resolution (ASL Version)

About the RID Ethical Practices System

RID’s Ethical Practices System (EPS) seeks to bring accountability to the field of interpreting by upholding the ethical standards RID maintains for its membership. The EPS provides guidance and enforcement to professional conduct while offering a complaint filing and review process to address concerns regarding the ethical decision-making of interpreters. 

The goal of the EPS is to uphold the integrity of ethical standards among RID members. In keeping with that goal, the system includes a comprehensive process whereby complaints of ethical violations can be thoroughly reviewed and resolved through mediation or complaint review. 

The enclosed American Sign Language (ASL) videos expand on the ethics complaint process, the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct, information for dealing with conflicts in interpreting situations and other helpful information. 

About RID

RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear.

It is the mission of RID to provide international, national, regional, state and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the profession of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.

RID has played a leading role in establishing a national standard of quality for interpreters and transliterators. We encourage the growth or the profession, educate the public about the vital role of interpreters and transliterators and work to ensure equal opportunity and access for all individuals. The mission and values of RID are encompassed in a strategic plan that focuses on growing the profession through standards, relationships and resources.