KYRID is a non-profit organization of interpreters for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing persons, students of interpreting and consumers. The principle objective of KYRID is to initiate, sponsor, promote, and execute policies and activities that will further the profession of interpretation of American Sign Language and English and the transliteration of English.

The organization is an affiliate chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc with (RID). This organization shall uphold the mission, vision, and diversity statement of RID. KYRID shall abide by the rules, policies, and procedures established for affiliated chapters of RID.