CDI case studies
CDI · Put your knowledge to work in context.
This original text-based bank supports conceptual preparation for the RID Certified Deaf Interpreter role. It addresses communication assessment, language and culture, interpreting processes, ethical reasoning, DeafBlind access, and coordinated work in varied settings. It is independent educational material, not an official examination, a recalled question collection, or a demonstration of signed or tactile performance. RID certification and CASLI testing have distinct roles, and candidates should verify the current pathway and components rather than rely on a retired CDI knowledge-exam description. Topics on this exam: Assess communication needs and the actual interpreting assignment, Language structure, variation, meaning, and cultural responsiveness, Construct meaning, manage the interaction, and repair errors, Confidentiality, competence, boundaries, and accountable practice, Individual communication preferences and environmental information, and Team coordination and communication access in specialized settings. The CDI case studies are 4 cases and about 827 words.
1A referral label and the actual communication needs
An agency requests a CDI for a Deaf adult attending a meeting with a service provider. The referral calls the person difficult but gives no concrete examples.
219 words, about 1 min2A relay error involving condition and attribution
A Deaf-hearing team interprets a discussion about a financial agreement. The source says that a payment may be possible if a specified condition is met, but the feed loses the condition and the target sounds like a guaranteed payment.
207 words, about 1 min3A DeafBlind participant and a changing meeting setup
A DeafBlind participant has explained that a restricted visual signing space works for some discussion and that an agreed tactile approach may be useful when visual fatigue increases. The event organizer nevertheless describes all DeafBlind access as one standard method.
196 words, under 1 min4An intern, a bill, and a request for private details
A CDI is preparing for a sensitive appointment and wants an intern to observe. The agency assumes the booking itself authorizes the extra person and a training recording, but neither consumers nor colleagues have agreed to those additions.
205 words, about 1 min