2020 VISION Conference | Don’t delay—buy your ticket today!

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Conference Presenter Previews

Janelle Nielsen is an avid supporter of ASL interpreters, beginning when she stood before the Utah Legislature at just ten years old to advocate for their need in schools. She earned a license in massage therapy and focused her work on helping interpreters recover from the strain of their jobs. In 2019, she led the Utah Deaf Hospital Rights protest at the state capital, advocating for live interpreters over the use of tablets in hospitals. Her focus is on the wellbeing of the interpreters that serve the Deaf Community, knowing as both a Deaf woman and an interpreter how difficult it can be.

 

Adam Janiesiski was born and raised in the western part of Massachusetts, from which he has that New England charm. He became Deaf at a very young age from high fever. Attended a small Deaf school before attending full-time mainstream at a local public school. He graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA in Mathematics and Ashford University with an MBA in Marketing. He enjoys travel, playing board games, cooking, and being outdoors to appreciate nature. 

 

Jim Macedone has been an interpreter for over 30 years. He is a practicing Clinical Mental Health Counselor (ACMHC) at Igniting Change in Lehi, Utah. Jim graduated from BYU-Provo in Family Science and got his master’s in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Phoenix with High Honors. He actively serves on the Board for the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association and has served there for over 4 years. Jim employs a constructivist approach including narrative therapy and play therapy. Jim has experience working with families, couples, individuals, and kids. When Jim is not interpreting or counseling, he is definitely kayaking, at home with his wife and five kids, gardening, or building his 1:1 scale R2-D2.

 

2021 A.R.T IS NEVER ENDING| One-Stop Info Shop

 

Official Conference Schedule will be out soon!!

With the conference just around the corner, here is what you need to know before you buy your ticket. Spots are limited so get your today!

A.R.T IS NEVER ENDING WILL TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY!

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Curriculum & Continuing Education Credit

 

Participants enroll in the opportunity to earn 10 CEHs/1.0 CEUs—pending UIP/RID approval—by attending workshops and presentations through the conference. The following local professionals will present this year:

 

    • Trenton Marsh
    • Jim Macedone
    • Dale Boam
    • Adam Janiesiski
    • Debroah McHenry

Conference Delivery Format

Due to precautionary occupancy limitations imposed in the interest of public safety, UTRID’S 2020 VISION Conference will no longer offer tickets for face-to-face attendance. With the exception of an outdoor socially-distanced networking event, all conference proceedings will be held virtually through video conferencing software. Conference proceedings and workshops will be accessible to virtual participants via moderated, interactive live-streaming technology. Unlike past conferences that have featured cafeteria-style schedules, this year’s conference will follow a linear schedule to provide stable live streaming. Hopefully, this online delivery approach will enable practitioners from throughout the state and the greater region to join the conference this year. Visit the conference registration page to procure your ticket!

UTRID Business Meeting

As previously planned, the UTRID Business Meeting will be held shortly after Noon on Saturday, Aug. 7th. Elections for available positions on the Board of Directors will be conducted virtually. Board positions on the ballot include President, Secretary, Public Relations, Silent-Weekend Planner, and Student Involvement. 

Additional information regarding nominations and elections may be viewed here. Award nominations and presentations have been postponed until further notice.

Alternative to Traditional Banquet

Instead of a traditional banquet, the conference will include an additional opportunity for continuing education credit in an interactive virtual activity

Alternative Funding Opportunities

The Planning Committee is cognizant of the community’s growing financial concerns in recent months. We invite those who are able to sponsor a fellow interpreter’s admission to the conference; donations may be credited to a specific interpreter or contributed to the Sponsor an Interpreter 2020 Vision fund. Practitioners encountering financial adversities in the pursuit of professional development activities should consider utilizing UTRID’s Scholarship offerings

Thank you for your continued interest and patience as the conference has adapted amidst such uncertain times. Please direct questions to Conference Chair Deborah McHenry at [email protected].

 

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2020 VISION Conference | Total CEU/CEH Update

Bonus Continuing Education Credits!

Participants who attend UTRID’s 2020 VISION Conference will have the opportunity to earn 1.6 CEUs (16 CEHs) through workshops, presentations, and interactive activities. A complete conference schedule and presentation lineup will be available in the coming weeks.

Please direct questions to Conference Chair Deborah McHenry at [email protected].

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KEEP SAVING THE DATES—August 6–8

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Keep Saving the Dates!

2020 VISION

August 6-8, 2020

 

DO NOT completely clear your summer calendar because this year’s conference is still happening!

The conference planning committee is making contingencies amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic impacts. We are aware of and considering your growing financial concerns as we coordinate the conference. If you encounter financial adversities in the pursuit of Professional Development activities, please consider utilizing UTRID’s Scholarship offerings.

Early Bird Registration opens May 1st.

 

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Call for Volunteers | 2020 Vision Conference

Volunteer—come join the team

Volunteer to See Clear!

UTRID’s 2020 VISION Conference

August 6-8, 2020

 

We are looking for volunteers to help the Conference Planning Committee execute our plans in August. Please help us share this opportunity by taking a moment to forward this email to ITP students, interns, and mentees you have worked with recently. Thank you!

We have several ways you can volunteer! Choose from any of the following areas that spark your interest: helping with food, facilitating workshop sessions, registration check-in, activity set-up/ take-down, fundraising & sponsorship, photography/videography documentation, and even more!

If you are interested in volunteering in any way, please contact Camaris Meservy at [email protected].

 

Volunteers Qualify for Discounted Admission!

Early Bird (Ends May 31st)
Volunteering 2 hours = 30% Discount
Member: $122.50
Non-Member: $150.50
Volunteering 4+ hours = 50% Discount
Member: $87.50
Non-Member: $107.50
Advance Admission (Ends July 31st
Volunteering 2 hours = 30% Discount
Member: $140
Non-Member: $168
Volunteering 4+ hours = 50% Discount
Member: $100
Non-Member: $120
Discount directions pending volunteer confirmation.
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Call for Presenters (Corrected Email) | 2020 VISION Conference

Now seeking presenters for UTRID's 2020 Vision Conference. We want to learn from YOU!

Seeking Presenters!

UTRID’s 2020 VISION Conference

August 6-8, 2020

Are you interested in presenting at this year’s UTRID conference? We want to learn from YOU!

Send workshop submissions and curriculum queries to ajohnsonasl@gmail.com by May 15th.

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