CAIRS is a member of RID in good standing.
CAIRS is a member of the Better Buisness Bureau in good standing.
Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf
CAIRS is privileged to support the vital work of MCLD in assisting individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in finding legal representation!
Non-Discrimination Statement
CAIRS prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, veteran status, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program.
Interpreter FAQ
The Interpreter Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is part of CAIRS’ continuing effort to develop best practices and to encourage interpreters to participate in the quality assurance process.
Key Online Resources
Streetleverage.com is a very useful informational resource for interpreters! Empowerment through knowledge! Kudos to these folks!
CAIRS Emergency Pager Service
CAIRS Emergency Pager Service (EPS) Team provides interpreting services during non-business hours (Monday to Friday 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday all day) for hospital and emergency interpreter assignments in the greater Chicago area. To contact CAIRS EPS, please call 312-895-4300.
CAIRS News & Updates
RID Region III Elections For 2012-2014
RID certified and associate members, residing in Region III, will have until Midnight, June 1, 2012, to cast their vote for the Region III Representative position on the RID Board of Directors. Results will be announced shortly after the deadline on the RID Web site and in the June issue of RID e-NEWS.
Other Stories
- CAIRS OSHA/JCAHO Initiative
- CAIRS Expands Into Indiana
- CAIRS No-Cost Mentoring Workshop for Certified Interpreters
- CAIRS Implements RID Certification Maintenance Sponsor Program
- CAIRS Establishes Illinois Deaf and Interpreter Alliance
- CAIRS Implements Enhanced ERSP Management System
- RID Alternative Pathway to NIC Eligibility System
- CAIRS New Interpreter Sign-up Process
Online Management
See an overview of the CAIRS online management system and it's features!
CAIRS
17 North State Street, Suite 1650
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312 895-4300
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Entrusted to Serve the Midwest Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Since 1990
