
National Deaf Interpreter
The National Deaf Interpreting (NDI) is a non-profit nationwide organization, which debuted in 2017 at the 2nd Deaf Interpreter Conference (DIC) in Philadelphia, PA. The first DIC conference was held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2015. This was monumental. The participants were inspired by participating in this initial opportunity as this was the first time Deaf interpreters came together to collaborate with each other. We share our own ideas and practices and the same common goals about interpreting. Thus, it led us to establish a professional Deaf interpreters’ organization
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Core Circle Members
PIC: Left: Janis Cole, Roberto Sandoval, Alicia McClurkan, Michael Kaufer, Erin Sanders-Sigmon, Mikey Krajnak, Amy Peterson, Sandra McLennon, Jim Beldon PC: Jay Krieger
Mission
NDI is the clearinghouse for the provision of services of Deaf interpreters, by creating communities, championing standards, and sharing knowledge
Values
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NDI identities the following characteristics as the foundation of our organizational values:
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Of / By / For Deaf Interpreters
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Deaf Ecosystem
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Deaf Space
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Ownership
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Transparency
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Innovation
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Organic
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Solidarity
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Respect
National Deaf Interpreter Services

Core Circle
Bylaws

Membership Dues
FEES SCHEDULE WILL BE RELEASED
IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Voting Member
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Any individuals, Certified Deaf Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, or have an interest in becoming a Deaf Interpreter, who have already attended one or more Deaf Interpreter Conference (DIC).
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Voting Privileges
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Member Discount Programs
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Core Circle and Meta Circle
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NDI Core Circle Announcements
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Non-Voting Member
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Any individuals, whether they be active Certified Deaf Interpreters, Deaf Interpreters, or have an interest in becoming a Deaf Interpreter, who have not attended any of the Deaf Interpreter Conference (DIC).
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Meta Circle
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NDI Core Circle Announcements
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Individual Ally
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All individuals who have the desire to demonstrate or express interest in supporting this organization
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NDI Core Circle Announcements
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Organization Ally
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All organizations or companies who have the desire to demonstrate or express interest in supporting this organization.
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NDI Core Circle Announcements
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Listed on NDI website