Happy April, everyone!
Just a friendly reminder to submit your proposals to present at the 2026 UTRID State Conference by the 30th.
If there’s someone you’d love to learn from, feel free to share this email + flyer and encourage them to apply. Let’s make this conference a space where we can learn from one another, share our experiences, and grow together.
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#FromDeepRootsWeRise
REGISTER HERE — We’re stronger together! 💪
Are you an ITP student or newer interpreter?
Are you wondering how to be an effective team?
🎉 Get ready for the FIRST UTRID Emerging Interpreters Workshop of 2026! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share what we’ve learned on our journey; come join us!
Here’re the details…
Stronger Together: Tips & Tricks for working as a TEAM
⏰ When: March 23rd, 7pm – 9pm
📌 Where: Deaf Center in Taylorsville – in-person only!
🤟 Presented in ASL; accommodations available by request.
We’re hosting a panel of Deaf professionals who will share their perspectives on interpreting! What builds trust, what supports collaboration, and what they wish interpreters understood. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
This Saturday, 2/28/2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM on Zoom
Panelists:
Heather Aldridge
Jamila Hubbard
Ariana Kennedy
Austin Balaich
Martin Price
You must be logged in to your account with an active membership to see the member prices; follow this link to register.
UTRID presents…
Rooted In Community: Deaf Centered Interpreting Through Connection And Collaboration
Workshop Description:
Interpreting is more than language. It is about connection, trust, and cultural understanding. In this workshop, a panel of Deaf and hard of hearing consumers will share their lived experiences working with interpreters in a variety of settings. Through conversation, participants will gain insight into what fosters effective collaboration and approaches to providing Deaf centered interpreting.
The UTRID theme this year, “Root Deep and Branch Out” invites interpreters to strengthen their foundational knowledge while expanding their skills and approaches to meet the diverse needs of the clients they serve. This session will encourage reflection on interpreter practices, cultural humility, and strategies for building authentic partnerships that support access and equity.
Event Details:
Sat. 2/28/2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM on Zoom
Registration:
Members: $45.00
Student/Emerging Interpreters: $10.00
Non-Members: $80.00
You must be logged in to your account with an active membership to see the member prices; follow this link to register.
Mark your calendars and join us August 6–8, 2026 for the UTRID State Conference where we will gather to grow, connect, and learn together.
UTRID presents…
Rooted In Community: Deaf Centered Interpreting Through Connection And Collaboration
Workshop Description:
Interpreting is more than language. It is about connection, trust, and cultural understanding. In this workshop, a panel of Deaf and hard of hearing consumers will share their lived experiences working with interpreters in a variety of settings. Through conversation, participants will gain insight into what fosters effective collaboration and approaches to providing Deaf centered interpreting.
The UTRID theme this year, “Root Deep and Branch Out” invites interpreters to strengthen their foundational knowledge while expanding their skills and approaches to meet the diverse needs of the clients they serve. This session will encourage reflection on interpreter practices, cultural humility, and strategies for building authentic partnerships that support access and equity.
Event Details:
Sat. 2/28/2026 from 10 AM – 2 PM on Zoom
Registration:
Members: $45.00
Non-Members: $80.00
You must be logged in to your account with an active membership to see the member prices; follow this link to register.
Purchase your ticket above!
TERP TALK – July 2025
Cultivating Our Field in Utah to Root Deep & Branch Out: Reflecting on Personal Capacity for Community Connection and Everyday Leadership in Answering the Call to Contribute
July 26th – 9:30 am-11:00 pm
Bring your coffee. We will bring morning snacks!
Sanderson Deaf Center- Rooms B/C- 5709 South 1500 West Taylorsville, UT 84123
0.15 CEUs / 1.5 CEHs
Price- Members: $7 / Non- members: $37
*BEFORE THE TERP TALK* Please read or watch the ASL article – – https://streetleverage.com/2015/10/replenishing-sign-language-interpreting-extraction-exchange/
✨ Save the Date! ✨
UTRID Summer Summit
📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025
📍 A day of workshops, community connection, and UTRID business.
🌿 Rooting Deep & Branching Out 🌿
Stay tuned for more details!
Hello Esteemed Colleagues,
It’s almost here UTRID’s largest CEU/CEH event of this year. Immersion Weekend is NEXT week. Registration closes in two days Saturday May,10th at 11:59pm. Please register today! Note: We have two twin beds available!
Parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements. Please sign up to carpool with others here.
As promised, below is our phenomenal lineup of presenters. Beginning with our keynote speaker Dr. Curt Radford.
Nourish and Flourish brown bag presenters are: Nicole Valcarce, Kaela McCorkle, and Kimm McConnachie this will be a “book club” style discussion.
The Open Process Interpreting Model: The Power of Language
Implicit & Explicit Meaning: Implications for Sign Language Interpreters
Horizontal Violence: Can Sign Language Interpreters Break the Cycle?
Immersion Weekend pricing:
| Shared Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (shared) | $400/person |
| Queen (shared) | $350/person |
| Sleep Alone Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (alone) | $570 |
| Queen (alone) | $480 |
| Twin (alone) | $425 |
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.
If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect.
We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee
UTRID Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th -18th Bear Lake, Utah.
| Day One: | Day Two: | Day Three: | Day Four: | ||
| 7:00 | Yoga and Breakfast | Yoga and Breakfast | Breakfast | ||
| 9:00-12:00 | AM Workshop: Dr. Radford workshop | AM Workshop: Trenton Marsh sponsored by ASL COMM | Clean-up and checkout by 10am | ||
| 12:00-2:00 | Nourish & Flourish/ Break | Nourish & Flourish/ Break | |||
| 2:00-5:00 | Afternoon Workshop:Teresa Edwards and Henri Grau workshop | Afternoon/PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow | |||
| 5:00-7:00 | Check in/shuttle to venue AT 6PM | Nourish & Flourish/ Break | Nourish & Flourish/ Break | ||
| 7:00-8:30/9:00 | In Memoriam: Teddy’s Work | PM Workshop/Games & Activities | PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow |
Hello Colleagues,
We are rapidly approaching our immersion weekend in Bear Lake, only 25 days until we arrive at Bear Lake. Our wonderful colleagues on the UTRID board and Immersion Weekend Committee are volunteering their time, creativity and ingenuity to make this experience satisfy the needs of both our communities professional nourishing and growth, as well as our social and emotional nourishing and growth.
We have talked extensively about the challenges our community of interpreters are experiencing and the needs we have to know we are not alone. And to be surrounded by fellow interpreters and have live, real and, hopefully, meaningful connections. We know we can’t force that, but we can do our best to provide safe space, and a culture that supports connection with self-care and with each other.
We know the mansion offers unique spaces and challenges alike. We have done our best to mitigate the challenges (Hello, sleep spaces and our added individual options to counteract that). As well as leaning into the delights and play the large theater room, hot tub, pool and other amenities hopefully affords us all.
Although our kitchen isn’t mighty our food committee is, and we will have a smorgasbord of yummy things to enjoy. Including selections for a variety of dietary restrictions/options (make sure and list those in your registration).
We have discussed what we believe the current needs of our community are and tried to provide moments to treat yourself, including daily morning restorative yoga, and hopefully a few additional self-care moments and spaces.
We will also have workshops, including our keynote presenter Dr. Curt Radford. As well as a workshop facilitated by Clint Behunin–First Impressions: Improving Connections with Consumers (Honoring the work of Teddi von Pingel). Also, look for three more presenter announcements in our next email.
We are excited to offer out of the box activities focused on unique ELK development and brown bag discussions leaning towards diverse ways other professions and perspectives can extend to our own (For a list of the weekend’s scheduled activities see below).
For those of us who are nervous about fitting in and finding connection we will have activities set up that will allow natural engagement and give us all a place to start while intrepidly adventuring into new connections with colleagues and hopefully new friends.
It won’t be the same without you, please, register today for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!
Immersion Weekend pricing:
| Shared Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (shared) | $400/person |
| Queen (shared) | $350/person |
| Sleep Alone Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (alone) | $570 |
| Queen (alone) | $480 |
| SOLD OUT Twin (alone) | $425 |
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.
Note: parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements.
If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect.
We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee
UTRID Immersion Weekend 2025 May 15th -18th Bear Lake, Utah.
| Day One: | Day Two: | Day Three: | Day Four: | ||
| 7:00 | Yoga and Breakfast | Yoga and Breakfast | Breakfast | ||
| 9:00-12:00 | AM Workshop: Dr. Radford workshop | AM Workshop: Trenton Marsh sponsored by ASL COMM | Clean-up and checkout by 10am | ||
| 12:00-2:00 | Lunch & Learn/ Break | Lunch and Learn/Break | |||
| 2:00-5:00 | Afternoon Workshop:Teresa Edwards and Henri Grau workshop | Afternoon/PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow | |||
| 5:00-7:00 | Check in/shuttle to venue AT 6PM | Dinner & Learn/ Break | Dinner & Learn/ Break | ||
| 7:00-8:30/9:00 | In Memoriam: Teddy’s Work | PM Workshop/Games & Activities | PM Workshop: Davina and Steve Snow |
Hello Confrere,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend Committee are pleased to offer immersion weekend Early-bird prices for one more day. These prices will be available until Monday, March 17th. All prices increase by $50.00 dollars, Monday night after 11:59pm.
It won’t be the same without you, please, register by tomorrow to receive the best deal for the most amazing experience. Come make your virtual connections live!
We are excited to reveal our keynote speaker will be Curt Radford, Ed.D. For those unfamiliar with his work, here is a link to a previous piece. Curt Radford: How movement has meaning | TED Talk
In the coming weeks we can’t wait to share more with you about both our keynote speaker, and additional presenters.
Early-Bird Immersion Weekend pricing:
| Shared Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (shared) | $350/person |
| Queen (shared) | $300/person |
| Sleep Alone Bed Options: | Registration Cost per person: |
| King (alone) | $520 |
| Queen (alone) | $430 |
| SOLD OUT Twin (alone) | $375 |
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.
Note: parking is excessively limited; thus, we are unable to offer off-site sleeping arrangements.
*Registration meal selections options include:
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten free
Kosher
Halal
Allergy (please specify)
If you need someone to share bed accommodations, check out our Instagram or Facebook post and comment to connect.
We can’t wait to be with you there,
The UTRID Board and Immersion Weekend UTRID Committee
