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Deborah Martinez, Region IV Representative tions, as they are the backbone of RID. Deborah Martinez, MA, CI and CT, NIC Advanced, SC:L Region IV Representative
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ello Region IV! Happy 2021 to everyone!
I am pleased to announce that Region IV raised over $3k this past fall to support certified RID interpreters in renewing their memberships. We are thankful for Amanda Tuite, Deaf advocate from Houston, TX, who presented for us, which helped us to raise funds for our region. It is my hope that as we continue to navigate COVID, face a nation filled with angst over politics, and struggle to ensure our communities are receiving services that we all band together locally and across our region. Please continue to show up, ask questions, get involved, and contribute to your local organiza14
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Here are some tidbits of what is happening across Region IV. Hold the Date: RID Town Hall Meeting March 6, 2021 10–12pCST via zoom Arkansas RID - ARID - www.arkansasrid.org ARID will be hosting their state conference June 2021. Colorado RID - CRID - www.coloradorid. org CRID hosted a BIPOC DeafBlind Panel discussion. Iowa RID - ISRID - www.new.iowastaterid. org Isrida reduced their student fee as of October 2020. We will be celebrating their 50th year anniversary this year, an event is in the planning.
