Jared Allebest

Jared Allebest is the founder of Allebest Law Group.

He was born and raised in Southern California. He attended Brigham Young University and graduated with a BA in English. He attended law school at Thomas Jefferson of School of Law in San Diego, California. He graduated in 2009 with a J.D. and moved to Utah to practice law.

In 2011, he opened Allebest Law Group and began representing both hearing and deaf clients. He specializes in the following areas of law: advocacy, estate planning, business law, discrimination law and Deaf Rights.

Jared Allebest is the former Chairman for Loop Utah. Loop Utah is an ongoing advocacy campaign dedicated to educating Utah venues about the benefits of hearing loop technology, which provides the Hard of Hearing (HoH) community in Utah the enriched experience they deserve.

He also sits as a community representative on the Advisory Council to the Utah Division of Services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (USDB Advisory Council). This organization includes administrators, educators, community leaders and parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. Together, they meet to advise and make recommendations to the Utah State Board of Education and the USDB Superintendent regarding staff positions, policy, budgets, and operations, appropriate programs and services that will be beneficial to the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. The goal of USDB is to provide the best educational opportunities for Deaf and Blind students.

His passion and interests are Crossfit, Ultimate Frisbee, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, reading, attending concerts and traveling around the world. So far he has visited 30 countries around the world.

Ben Daniel

Ben Daniel is from Southern California has been part of the Utah Deaf Community since 2012. He graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in Facility and Property Management and currently works as a Financial Analyst with Communication Service for the Deaf, Inc. He also co-founded and co-operates 5 Star Interpreting, currently overseeing the financial aspects. Additionally, he is the only Deaf licensed Realtor in the state and has been working with the Deaf community to buy and sell real estate since 2016. He also currently serves on the UT-RID board as the Treasurer and formerly served as the Finance Chair for the ASLTA conference in SLC in 2017. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, playing in local city slow pitch softball and basketball leagues, and geeking out over Excel spreadsheets.

2019 UTRID Conference | Nomination Call

Utah RID invites you to submit Nominations for positions to be voted into office at the 2019 Bi-Annual State Conference.

Nominations are being accepted for the following positions:

  • President
    • The President shall have general supervision and direction of the business and affairs of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings of the
      members and/or Directors and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed, from time to time, by the Board of Directors or the members
  • Secretary
    • The Secretary shall keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings of the Board of Directors and of the general membership meetings
  • MAL (Student Involvement)
    • The Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the
      coordination of activities and communications within the organization
    • Student Involvement is responsible for forming a committee to plan student focused workshops and coordinate with the Interpreter Training Programs in the state.
  • MAL (Silent Weekend/Camp Chair)
    • The Members-at-Large shall act as liaisons to the Board of Directors from the membership, working directly with the membership assisting with the
      coordination of activities and communications within the organization
    • Silent Weekend/Camp Chair is responsible for forming a committee to plan a retreat type event annually.

Please see the Bylaws for a more in-depth explanation of each position.

Nominations are due Aug 3, 2019

  • Nominations may be made on the floor of the business meeting, individuals may refuse a nomination
  • Email nominations to pres.utrid@gmail.com Subject: 2019 Board Nomination and must include the name of individual being nominated, the position they are nominated for, and the email of the nominee.
  • Questions? Email: pres.utrid@gmail.com

 

Utah RID State Conference August 2nd—3th, 2019

 

 

2019 Interpreter Appreciation Winners!

We are excited to announce the winners for our Interpreter Appreciation Giveaway!
All winners were randomly selected from active members in their respective categories.

If you missed it, we had a great sale and now we get to give away prizes!

2019 Interpreter Appreciation Day

We decided to select winners for 3 groups, Certified, Associate, and Student members. With out further ado, here are our winners:

CERTIFIED MEMBERS

(1) $25 Gift Card
Rhonda A.

(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
Julia L.
Jed P.

(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
K. Fischer
B. Brook

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

(1) $25 Gift Card
A. Sears

(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
A. Keck
Ashley S.

(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
Suzanne W.
Mathew M.

STUDENT MEMBERS

(1) $25 Gift Card
Abby H.

(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons
Jordan L.
Laura P.

(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)
Mikayla M.
J. Dexter

Volunteer Release of Liability

As a volunteer of UTRID, I am committed to the mission, vision and guiding principles of UTRID. I am committed to helping fulfill the stated vision of UTRID.

CODE OF CONDUCT
As a volunteer, I agree to the following Code of Conduct, whereby it is my responsibility to:
1. Not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol before or during my assigned shifts and duties.
2. Dress appropriately for my job responsibilities as a representative of UTRID including wearing closed toe shoes.
3. Return phone calls/emails in a timely manner.
4. Come to meetings on time and fully prepared.
5. Treat everyone I come in contact with while representing UTRID with respect and professionalism. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated and may result in immediate removal from UTRID activities.
6. Honor the decision making process of the Executive Board, Committee Chairs, and rule of majority.
7. Endeavor to keep disagreements and controversies impersonal and to promote unity.
8. Maintain a positive presentation about UTRID and all community partners to the public through words and actions.
9. Speak up and participate with questions, concerns, and insights as they arise.
10. Not use my volunteer position for any personal gain.
11. Understand that I am personally responsible for any expenses unless explicitly approved in writing by an Executive Board member.
12. Never sign a contract committing UTRID.

As a UTRID volunteer, I promised to carry out the above agreement to the best of my abilities. I understand that I may be removed if I fail to act in good faith on any part of this agreement. In return, I will be respected as a valued volunteer whose contributions will be honored and recognized.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In exchange for participation in the activity of UTRID, and/or use of the property, facilities and services associated with UTRID.

1. I agree to observe and obey all posted rules and warnings, and further agree to follow any oral instructions or directions given by UTRID, or the employees, representatives or agents.
2. I recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and (if applicable) my family members, and further release and discharge UTRID for injury, loss or damage arising out of my or my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of UTRID, whether caused by the fault of myself, my family, UTRID or other third parties.
3. I agree to indemnify and defend UTRID against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my or my family’s use of or presence upon the facilities of UTRID.
4. I agree to pay for all damages to the facilities of UTRID caused by my or my family’s negligent, reckless, or willful actions.
5. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under Utah law.
6. I agree and acknowledge that I am under no pressure or duress to sign this Agreement and that I have been given a reasonable opportunity to review it before signing. I further agree and acknowledge that I am free to have my own legal counsel review this Agreement if I so desire. I further agree and acknowledge that UTRID has offered to refund any fees I have paid to use its facilities if I choose not to sign this Agreement.
7. This Agreement and each of its terms are the product of an arms’ length negotiation between the Parties. In the event any ambiguity is found to exist in the interpretation of this Agreement, or any of its provisions, the Parties, and each of them, explicitly reject the application of any legal or equitable rule of interpretation which would lead to a construction either “for” or “against” a particular party based upon their status as the drafter of a specific term, language, or provision giving rise to such ambiguity.
8. The invalidity or un-enforceability of any provision of this Agreement, whether standing alone or as applied to a particular occurrence or circumstance, shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement or of any other applications of such provision, as the case may be, and such invalid or unenforceable provision shall be deemed not to be a part of this Agreement.
9. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this contract, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

Medical Treatment: Volunteer does hereby release and forever discharge UTRID from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first aid, treatment, or service rendered in connection with Volunteer’s Activities with UTRID.

Photographic Release: Volunteer hereby consents to all uses by UTRID of Volunteer’s voice, likeness, or image in connection with any photographs, recordings, websites and all other printed and electronic forms and media (“Permitted Uses”). Volunteer hereby forever releases the Company and its directors, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, costs, expenses and liability of any kind, arising under any legal or equitable theory whatsoever at any time during or after the period of volunteer services in connection with any Permitted Use.

Tickets now on sale

Registration is open for Early birds!!

Early bird Registration ends July 15

Your ticket will include:

Friday night- Banquet and activities
Saturday- Sessions and Business Lunch

(Must be logged in to see member discount)


No partial day or a la cart options will be offered

Additional banquet tickets may be purchased for non-CEU/CEH guests

Members of UTRID wishing to attend the business meeting are welcome to attend, lunch will be provided for ticket holders.

UTRID runs on volunteers! Please consider volunteering for the conference, we have positions for pre-conference work as well as during the conference.

Contact conferencechair.utrid@gmail.com to find a position that fits you.

Mother’s Day Gifts

Surprise the Moms in your life!

Purchase your gifts now! Pick-up or Delivery options available.

Delivery available for Bountiful-Provo for an additional fee

Pick up

Saturday May 11 9am-12pm or Friday 1:00pm-4:00pm

*Last day to order and pay May 10

Orders are now closed! Thank you all for your support!

 

*To purchase additional gifts, please complete a separate order. For delivery purposes, only one of each gift type may be included in each order.

Thank you for your Support!

Interpreter Appreciation

Check out our winners: Click Here

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE!  Download flyer

INTERPRETER APPRECIATION DAY

On Wednesday May 1, UTRID will be participating in the National Interpreter Appreciation Day

This special day of honoring and thanking interpreters for their commitment to the field and to the communities they serve happens annually on the first Wednesday in May.

This year we are excited to announce that we will be offering 25% off UTRID memberships from May 1 through Friday May 3rd
(Includes all membership categories.)

Register Now!

To renew your membership, please visit your Membership Summary and click Renew

In addition, we will be giving out the following prizes:

CERTIFIED MEMBERS

(1) $25 Visa Gift Card

(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons (up to $45 value)

(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

(1) $25 Visa Gift Card

(2) UTRID Workshop Coupons (up to $45 value)

(2) UTRID Membership Extension (1 yr)

10 winners in total!

Fine Print:

  • No entry is necessary for the drawings; members will be automatically included.
  • Must be a current UTRID member in good standing at the time of drawing.
  • Winners will be announced after Sunday, May 4th via social media outlets and here on this page.
  • Winners will be contacted via email on file regarding their prizes won.
  • All prizes must be claimed within one year of issuance.
  • All prizes will expire on 6/1/20.
  • Prizes are non-negotiable.
  • 1-year membership prizes will automatically be applied to the following membership year.
  • Gift cards will be mailed to the address UTRID has on file. UTRID is not responsible for lost or damaged gift cards.

Contact webmaster.utrid@gmail.com with any general questions and/or concerns.