Mission Statement
The Conference of Interpreter Trainers, Inc. (CIT) recognizes the minority status of D/deaf people and the long history of linguistic and cultural oppression that they have endured. We therefore publicly proclaim our respect and support for D/deaf people's right to self-determination and true communication access.
The mission of the Conference of Interpreter Trainers is to encourage interpreter educators, which includes American Sign Language and interpreting instructors, mentors, and presenters, to provide the highest quality instruction possible in ASL and interpreting courses, with the recognition that fluency in ASL is a critical precursor to interpreting education. The CIT promotes quality instruction by providing its membership with:
- Standards for interpreting programs and curricula
- Standards for interpreter educators
- Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
- Support for research relevant to the practice and instruction of interpretation and mentoring
- A mechanism for sharing information among interpreter educators
- Support of high quality sign language education
- Development and support of collegial relationships with professionals in other related disciplines and organizations
Adopted 1990, Revised 2004