Professional Codes of Conduct

RID Code of Professional Conduct

TENETS

Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
Interpreters engage in professional development.

A full-text version of the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct for sign language interpreters, along with guiding principles and illustrative behaviors, and can be found at the following link:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:154885ef-2f50-3664-ba5e-f9654c395ddf

TypeWell Transcriber's Code of Ethics

The transcriber will keep strictly confidential all information learned during transcribing settings.

The transcriber will accurately transcribe the meaning of the spoken utterances made by individuals in the meeting, classroom, or other transcribing situation.

The transcriber will accurately voice comments and questions in reverse interpreting situations.

The transcriber will not answer reader questions about content. The transcriber will instead facilitate communication between the reader and the instructor, facilitator, or other participants by transcribing or voicing as needed.

The transcriber will not offer opinions or input of any kind in classes and meetings, even if invited to do so by instructors or others.

The transcriber will accept only those assignments for which he or she possesses appropriate skills.

The transcriber will strive to continually improve his or her transcribing skills.

The transcriber will prevent unauthorized people from using TypeWell to provide services for students and others.