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Membership

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Joining ARID isn't just about getting a membership card; it’s about investing in your professional future and the strength of the Arkansas interpreting community.

Why join ARID?

Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or a student, being a member of Arkansas RID provides the resources you need to thrive:

Professional Growth: Access to high-quality, CEU-sponsored workshops and independent study opportunities to maintain your RID, ACET, or QAST credentials.
Advocacy & Representation: We serve as a collective voice for the rights of interpreters and the Deaf community, ensuring our profession is respected and protected throughout the state.
Scholarships & Awards: Members are eligible for financial support through our various Scholarships & Awards to help with testing fees and educational advancement.
Networking & Mentorship: Connect with colleagues across all three districts to share information, find jobs, and participate in our virtual mentorship programs.
Exclusive Resources: Gain entry to our Members Portal, where you can find specialized tools, directory listings, and the latest industry updates.

Levels

Voting

$35/year (July 1 - June 30)

Voting membership carries the privilege of voting for officers and issues of concern at ARID business meetings. voting members must be RID members in good standing in any category.

*Verification of RID membership is required.

Associate

$25/year (July 1 - June 30)

Associate membership carries all the privileges and benefits of voting membership except for voting rights. Associate members are encouraged to join RID, but are not required to do so.

Student

$15/year (July 1 - June 30)

Same privileges as Associate membership. Student members must be a registered student of an A.A. or B.A. Interpreter Education Program (IEP), and must submit a letter of verification from their IEP with their application.

*Student members do not receive CEUs.

Organizational

$100/year (July 1 - June 30)

The organizational membership carries many benefits. Learn more about the benefits below.

Benefits

Benefits:

Annual subscription to the ARIDian News & Views
Quarterly membership meetings
Notice of special short-term and long-term workshops on a variety of topics related to interpreting
Reduced rates for ARID conferences and workshops
Access to the latest information from National RID and RID Region IV
Opportunity to serve on various committees that impact the business of the association.
ARID’s listserv provides ARID members a way to network and address issues of concern within our profession.

Organizational Membership benefits:

The ARIDian News & Views which is available to the public at www.arkansasrid.org
Advertising discount of 10% in the quarterly ARIDian News & Views
Organization’s logo and listing on the ARID Website
Certificate of Organizational Membership for the agency/business
Organizational Member Badge for the agency/business website
ARID Member price for 2 registrants for ARID Workshops (CEUs are optional)
ARID Member price for 2 registrants for ARID Biennial Conferences (CEUs are optional)
Additionally, notices of upcoming events and workshops will be announced via the ARID Google Group.

*ARID members wanting to be added to the Google Group, please send an email to the technology committee at technology@arkansasrid.org.

**If you are currently a member and have a change in address, please notify the technology committee at technology@arkansasrid.org of your new address.

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