Announcements

Conference Student Representative Information
Exhibitor & Sponsor Information
Conference Registration forms available.
Information on requesting RID CEUs is now available via TSID's website. Click the CEUs item in the menu.

Over 40 Years of Service

On November 16, 1963, twenty-four interpreters from all over Texas signed the Charter which established the Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf. As the first professional organization of interpreters in the nation, TSID has been one of the leaders in this field. TSID is a non-profit organization established for the purpose of developing and strengthening the profession of interpreting in Texas.

Mission

The primary emphasis of TSID is the development, strengthening, and enhancement of a network of professional interpreters.

To promote the development and expansion of quality interpreting /transliterating services available to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing;
To encourage the recruitment and training of professionals in interpreting /transliterating;
To promote the highest standards in the interpreting/transliterating profession;
To offer a forum for professional interpreters/transliterators for exchange of ideas, opinions, and information concerning interpreting;
To provide opportunity for training in order to attain, maintain and upgrade qualifications for interpreters/transliterators;
To support legislative interests and concerns of the organization;
To provide the means for dissemination and exchange of information.