Welcome to the Web Site of Community and Court Interpreters of Ohio (CCIO).
CCIO was originally formed in October of 1997.  We are currently undergoing an exciting process of rejuvenation.  

Online Payments and Applications for membership Now Being Accepted!

We hope you join us!

OUR MISSION is to bring together community, court and medical interpreters in the state of Ohio; to advocate and promote the interpreting profession and the ethical and professional standards of interpreting; to provide a forum for discussion of interpreting issues among interpreters, agencies, organizations and individuals who contract for interpreting services; to publish information for its membership and interested parties; to organize and conduct courses and workshops for training and continuing education of interpreters; to hold regularly scheduled meetings; to serve in an advisory capacity to interpreters, courts, attorneys, law enforcement, healthcare providers, agencies and organizations who contract for interpreting services, and other businesses and groups regarding issues related to interpreters and interpreting.

CCIO is organized into three regional groups within Ohio (North, Central and Southwest). Membership is open to all persons and any organizations interested in the furtherance of the mission of CCIO.  We encourage you to become active in our organization and network with other professionals in the challenging and exciting field of interpretation.

As we aspire to sponsor training events, grow our membership and elect a Board of Officers we look forward to working with you to strengthen our profession together.   Please keep in contact with a local CCIO representative for more details.  Your participation is essential.

Sincerely,

Your Interim Board Members:

Adriana Fonesca, Charles Goodburn, Janet Dobecki, Svetlana Ball, Bill Hargis, Fermín Peña, Kevin Mercado, Rana Raad, Catherine Piña, John Shaklee, and Dina Zepeda