RID Press is the professional publishing arm of the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID). The mission of RID Press is to extend the reach and reputation of RID through the publication of scholarly, practical, artistic and educational materials that advance the learning and knowledge of the profession of interpreting. The Journal of Interpretation (JOI) is a scholarly publication from RID Press that includes articles, research reports and commentaries relevant to the interpreting field. The JOI reflects a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the interpretation and translation of languages. For more information about RID, visit the RID Web site at www.rid.org.