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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.
March 23, 2020
Critical Language Access during COVID-19
On March 23rd, 2020, the ORID Board reached out to elected officials who had not been providing qualified ASL interpreters during their press conferences, which is particularly detrimental in light of COVID-19. Multnomah Country has been the only group to respond.
The Portland Mercury also did a write up regarding the letter and language access during this time. Read the article here.
February 21, 2020
Interpreter Appreciation Party
Come join ORID for our annual interpreting networking event!
Friday February 21st 6pm- 930pm at Louiza
2808 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Suite B Portland, OR 97212
We have a beautiful space for you to come and socialize with your colleagues! ORID will provide some snacks. ORID members will get a drink ticket for one free drink!
Due to limited space we ask that only those working as an interpreter, studying to be an interpreter or those retired from the profession attend!
September 07, 2019
Summer Picnic - Sponsored by ORID
This 'aint your granny's kind of picnic, hunny!
We have reserved the:
Elephant House Picnic Shelter in Washington Park
1668-1818 SW Sherwood Blvd, Portland, OR 97205
- Interpreters + Families Welcome!
- Playground for children
- Lawn Games for us big kids
- 50/50 Raffle & Door Prizes
- Food Provided
- Wheelchair/Scooter accessible by paved walkways
- Insert any other reason you need to just be there!
If you aren't already a member of ORID, click here to join and become a member today! ------> https://www.orid.org/shop
Recent News
Meet our 2020-2021 ORID Board
See yourself here! We'd love you to join us on the board or a committee!
President
Elise MongeonWoman with blonde hair, navy blue shirt and black blazer smiling at the camera with a green background.
Vice President
Saamanta SernaWoman with long black hair wearing a blue and white striped shirt, standing in front of a cityscape and smiling.
Treasurer
Brandon HeapsMan with beard and navy blue polo smiles at the camera with a green background.
Secretary
Rebekah CheeleyWoman with wavy red hair, wearing glasses and a light cleared sweater, smiles at the camera.
Member At Large 1
ORID Logo - State of Oregon outlined with the letters ORID in the middle and the outline of a tree in place of the letter IMember At Large 2
Laurielle AvilesLaurielle has short black hair, black framed glasses, and a black blazer over a red button-up shirt and a tie. They are smiling at the camera.
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!
WOrkshops
ORID hosts and partners with other organizations to host workshops on a wide range of topics. We plan workshops around the state so they are available to interpreters throughout Oregon and provide information about virtual on-demand options for professional development.
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!