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GPRID
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of GPRID to provide local forums and an
organizational structure for the continued growth and
development of the profession of interpretation and
transliteration of American Sign Language and English. |
| GPRID
Goal Statement:
It is
the goal of GPRID to promote the profession of
Interpreting and transliterating American Sign Language
and English.
(GPRID
is a District Chapter of PARID, an affiliate of RID,
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.) |
District 2
Counties Include: Lawrence,
Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny, Beaver, Washington, Greene,
Westmoreland & Fayette. |
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The
establishment of GPRID in the early 70's designated the
organization as a chapter of the National RID, Inc. (est. 1964).
The areas faithful deaf and hearing community involved in the
GPRID advisory board and the GPRID membership nurtured the
strength of the organization in the Pittsburgh region. Initial
efforts of the organization were devoted to identifying
individuals in the community who had sign language skills to
develop a needs assessment study. The late inclusion of a Deaf
Awareness Committee within the Chapter became another force in
the community to promote networking among organizations and
enhance deaf awareness programs. These efforts introduced
technical assistive devices and sign language to a somewhat
uninformed general public.
GPRID's cooperation with other organizations
and educational centers resulted in the need for training for
interpreters and potential interpreters. Programs were sponsored
locally by Gallaudet University, the New York University
National Interpreters Training Consortium (NITC) presenters and
educators from the membership of RID, Inc.
As the memberships of the National RID increased across the
country, state chapters were developed such as PARID. GPRID
became a local chapter of PARID. GPRID-Pittsburgh has
continually evolved through the tireless and dedicated efforts
of its committed officers and membership. |
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