2025 UTRID Theme Announcement, Upcoming Events, & Board Members

UTRID is thrilled to unveil the official UTRID 2025 theme:

“Rooting Deep and Branching Out”

See our posts on social media-

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HjxEex74T/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHUoSfeBARK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 

More insight into the 2025 theme is coming your way – stay tuned!

2025 Events-

While we’re already almost a quarter of the way through the year, don’t worry – your UTRID board and committees have been hard at work planning exciting events for the months ahead.

UTRID Immersion Weekend– We can’t wait!

May 15-18, Bear Lake, Utah

Registration includes: your sleeping accommodation choice, all of your meals and snacks, up to 2.1 CEUs/ 21 CEHs, (pending approval from CMP) and incredible amenities including indoor pool, hot tub, theater room, sports court, lounge spaces, etc.

Registration closes May 10th, but don’t wait! –Space is limited and may sell out!  Don’t miss out!!

We are going to be there, are YOU? 

To register for UTRID Immersion Weekend and/or to keep an eye out for other exciting events throughout the year, check out the events page on the UTRID website –  https://utrid.com/category/events/ 

2025 Board-

Who is UTRID? Meet the dedicated volunteers leading UTRID in 2025. Follow this link to view – contact info and responsibilities.

UTRID is a volunteer-led and operated organization; we are always looking for colleagues to join us in bringing the mission and events of 2024 to life. Together, let’s build a future where unity and collaboration flourish. We believe in your brilliance and value your contribution, big or small. Ready to give back to our community? Reply to this email.

UTRID is Partnering with BYU for a Spooky fun Silent Weekend Workshop!

Come join us for opening night of BYU’s Silent Weekend! At the Wilkinson Student Center, Nov 8, 6-9pm. Y0u have several options to attend:

  1. You can come to just the workshop for free if you do not want any CEU/CEHs
  2. You can come to the workshop and the dinner for $8 if you do not want any CEU/CEHs
  3. You can come to the workshop, the dinner for $8 AND get CEU/CEHs (FILL OUT THE CEU/CEH FORM WHEN REGISTERING)
    • $5 for students
    • $25 for members
    • $60 for non-members
  4. You can come to just the workshop and get CEU/CEHs at the above pricing. (FILL OUT THE CEU/CEH FORM WHEN REGISTERING)

Register at this link with BYU (You must do this either way!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWqSLCXDkHlY3s0CjbXyknjZZQ5MHdYkEY4yTUeMnA-sUFIQ/viewform

Register at this link if you want CEU/CEHs:  https://utrid.com/product/student-involvement-workshop/

See you there!!

The day is HERE + Silent Auction!

We will see you TONIGHT! We have a silent auction happening tomorrow (Friday) – Bid on Amazing items! Proceeds go to support the UTRID scholarship fund

Items: event tickets, dining, personal care, home decor, chocolates, etc.

August 8-10, 2024

16 CEUs 

https://utrid.com/2024conference

The official language of the UTRID conference is American Sign Language.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Saturday Presenters!

Our Fantastic Four! So excited we get the opportunity to hear from these incredible members of our community on Saturday 🙂

You are able to purchase a ticket for Saturday, yes… That is THIS Saturday for anyone who hasn’t purchased a ticket yet or the entire conference using this link – https://utrid.com/product-category/tickets/conference-registration/

COME TOGETHER IN UNITY!

August 8-10, 2024

16 CEUs 

https://utrid.com/2024conference

The official language of the UTRID conference is American Sign Language.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Business Meeting Friday Aug 9!

Come together for the Business Meeting on Friday, Aug 9 at noon! We will be presenting annual reports and will be voting for the following positions for the upcoming term:

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer
  • Conference Committee Chair (MAL)
  • Professional Development Committee Chair (MAL)
  • UAD Liaison (MAL)

August 8-10, 2024

16 CEUs 

https://utrid.com/2024conference

The official language of the UTRID conference is American Sign Language.

Thank you to our sponsors:

UTRID 2024 Conference Friday Speakers!

Friday Speaker Spotlight! I think we can all agree that these are talented and beloved members of our community 🤟 come to their workshops!

Ben Daniel – Bridging the Gap: Collaboration Excellence with Deaf ProfessionalsJamie Hardman – Deaf Centered Interpreting

Jamie Hardman – Deaf Centered Interpreting

Jim Macedone – Emotion Bus: Regulate or be Regulated

Register for Friday or the entire conference here: https://utrid.com/product-category/tickets/conference-registration/

2 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE NEXT PRICE BUMP!!!

Come to the Banquet!

Come together for the conference banquet as we recognize winners of our Interpreter Awards! 

The banquet is Saturday, Aug 10, 6-8pm – you may purchase separate tickets to the banquet or to the entire conference (16 CEUs) here: https://utrid.com/produc…/tickets/conference-registration/

A thank you to our Sponsors:

Thursday Night Panel Moderated by Ben Daniel

Start our conference Thursday night (Aug 8) attending our Panel moderated by Ben Daniel, owner of 5 Star Interpreting.
Our panelists will share their personal experiences, successes, and challenges, providing valuable insights into how interpreters can best team with Deaf professionals to achieve their career goals.
Come together and explore the vital partnership between Deaf professionals and ASL interpreters in the workplace. Please submit ideas for potential panel questions to [email protected]!
Check in starts at 6:00 PM
Welcome 6:30 PM
Panel starts 7:00 PM
August 8-10, 2024
16 CEUs
The official language of the UTRID conference is American Sign Language.
Thank you to our sponsors:
5 Star Interpreting, InterWest Interpreting, Sorenson, and ASL Communication!!