Advocacy Resources
IIDA has developed talking points, guides, and resources including sample information used by IIDA Chapters nationwide, to assist students, educators, and design professionals in successfully becoming Interior Design advocates.
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Link to Missouri registration – Tips/Tricks/Links to school transcripts.
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“INTERIOR
DESIGN”
TO 52886
TO RECEIVE UPDATES REGARDING IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING YOUR PROFESSION LOCALLY, AT THE STATE LEVEL, AND NATION
Advocacy News
Frequently Asked Questions
What impact will this legislation have?
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Legislation will update the definition of the practice of Registered Interior Design to reflect more specificity and clarity in the scope of practice.
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Legislation will provide Registered Interior Designers with a seal and the ability to independently stamp and seal interior non-structural construction plans for permitting within the defined scope of practice and provides clarity on how and when an RID stamp can be used.
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Legislation will provide an exemption for kitchen and bath designers from the registration requirements.
What scope of work is limited by the bill?
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The scope of work outlined in interior design legislation is limited to non-structural and non-loadbearing interior design elements for which NCIDQ-certified interior designers have an abundance of skill and competence to independently design.
Does this bill offer a heightened level to health, safety, and welfare?
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YES. The practice of registered interior design has a documented and confirmed impact on public health, safety,
and welfare. Allowing qualified practitioners that have met the education, experience, and examination requirements to practice independently with state oversight provides accountability for professionals through
enforcement and discipline and protects consumers by ensuring qualified professionals are working competently within their scope of practice. HEIGHTENED ACCOUNTABILITY MAKES US ALL BETTER.
Why does registration matter?
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Show consumers and clients MINIMUM STANDARDS have been met.
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Gives consumers a VENUE for the redress of grievances and complaints
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High Numbers of RID’s show legislators that REGISTRATION MATTERS to the profession
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Show Registered design professionals are ON PAR with architects, landscape architects and engineers for their specific area of expertise
How can you be involved in advocating for the interior design profession?
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AT HOME
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Become a Registered Interior Designer in Missouri.
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Send a Letter or Postcard to your Legislator
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Call to Action
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DAY TRIP
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Make trips to Jefferson City to meet with Legislators – contact advocacy@iidagateway.com if interested
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Join us for Advocacy Day
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Provide Testimony at House and Senate Hearings
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How do you become Registered?
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PROCESS:
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PASSAGE OF THE NCIDQ EXAM
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MISSOURI INTERIOR DESIGN COUNCIL APPLICATION
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NCIDQ VERIFICATION OF EXAM PASSAGE
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PASSPORT PHOTO
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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FROM ACCREDITED INSTITUTION
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BI-ANNUAL FEE OF $50.00
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