NIC Written Acronyms/Organizations

BDA - Black Deaf Americans SHHH - Self Help for Hard of Hearing People is the nation's largest organization for people with hearing loss. It exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy, and support. RID - Has worked diligently to provide the "three Q's" of interpreting: Quantity, Qualifications, and Quality, namely, the RID Triad. PDC - RID's Professional Development Committee CMP - RID's Certification Maintenance Program EPS - RID's Ethical Practice System RID's Philosophy Statement - Excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services among people who are Deaf, or Hard of Hearing, and people who are hearing, will ensure effective communication. As the professional association for interpreters and transliterated, the RID serves as an essential arena for its members in their pursuit of excellence. RID's Mission Statement - It is the mission of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., to provide international, national, regional, state, and local forums and an organizational structure for the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation and transliteration of American Sign Language and English. RID's Goal Statement - It is the goal of RID to promote the profession of interpreting and transliterating American Sign Language and English. NAD - The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. ALDA - Association of Late Deafened adults. Today, ALDA's membership is international in scope. ALDA works collaboratively with other organizations around the world serving the needs of late defended people and extends a welcome to everyone, late deafened or not, who supports our goals. Alexander Graham Bell Association - AG Bell is dedicated to the mission of promoting communication for people with hearing loss (mainly oral communication). NTID - The National Technical Institute for the Deaf is the world's first and largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It is one of eight colleges of Rochester Institute of Technology.