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Welcome to
Oregon Registry of
Interpreters for the Deaf
ORID is a community of volunteers striving to promote the socialization and professionalism of our interpreting community. Collectively, we empower local interpreters to continually advance our community, the profession, and its standards through a collaborative approach prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an affiliate chapter of RID, we represent Oregon and Southwest Washington’s interpreters at the national level by initiating leadership at the local level.
Please join ORID in improving the interpreting community of Oregon by becoming a member, and actively participating in setting the organization’s agenda.
Recent News/ upcoming events
Meet our 2024-2026 ORID Board
See yourself here! We'd love you to join us on the board or a committee!
Hannah Westfall is standing in front of a large tree smiling at the camera, is wearing glasses, and an orange shirt with a black cardigan over it.
Kate Oldham is smiling at the camera and wearing a purple sweater. Her curly hair is shoulder length and she is wearing glasses and nostril jewelry.
Jennifer Miller is facing the camera smiling, wearing a blue shirt with a black cover up over it, hair is highlighted blonde and pulled back.
Max Thompson is smiling while standing in the woods. Their hair is swept to the side. They are wearing a maroon shirt with a gold pin of the ASL sign for interpreting.
Brayen Brown is looking at the camera smiling in front of a sandy beach. He is wearing a maroon shirt and a necklace, has a full beard.
ORID is working on educating the public about how to work with interpreters and how to best provide access to members of the Deaf community. Check out our member-driven priorities for 2019-2020 here!
Once a month, ORID hosts get-togethers with interpreters in Portland, Salem, and Eugene. Not in those areas? Contact us to start one up in your area! We hope to see you there!
ORID is a fully volunteer-run organization. We have far more dreams and motivation than we can do with the few wonderful folks who are working now. Check out our committees page to see how your time, skills, and interests can best support the interpreting profession in Oregon!