Code of Ethics Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) lnterpreter/transliterators shall keep all assignment-related information strictly confidential. Interpreter/transliterators shall render the message faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the speaker, using language most readily understood by the person(s) whom they serve. Interpreter/transliterators shall not counsel, advise, or interject personal opinions. Interpreter/transliterators shall accept assignments using discretion with regard to skill level, setting, and the consumers involved. Interpreter/transliterators shall request compensation for services in a professional and judicious manner. Interpreter/transliterators shall function in a manner appropriate to the situation. Interpreter/transliterators shall strive to further knowledge and skills through participation in workshops, professional meetings, interaction with professional colleagues, and reading of current literature in the field. Interpreter/transliterators, by virtue of membership in or certification by the R.I.D., Inc., shall strive to maintain high professional standards in compliance with the Code of Ethics. (Copyright 1998, RID, Inc.) National Association of the Deaf (NAD) All information in any interpreting assignment is to be kept in strictest confidentiality. Interpreting services shall always be competent, impartial and professional. Messages shall be rendered faithfully, always conveying the content and spirit of the communicator. In accepting assignments, discretions based on skill, setting, and the consumers involved must be used. Counseling or injecting personal opinion is never permitted. Information on the role and appropriate use of interpreting services shall be provided to the consumers when necessary. Professional judgment should be exercised in assessing whether communication is being understood. Information on available resources as appropriate should be provided. Compensation for services should be pursued in a professional manner. Further knowledge, increased competency, and maintenance of standards should be pursued. (Copyright 1998, NAD)