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Community Webinar | Adapting to a Crisis Environment

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ASL Communication, UIP and UTIA present a Free Webinar
Adapting to a Crisis Environment
Presented by:
Carlos Martinez-Morales and Dawn Duran
1.5 UIP CEHs and 0.15 RID CEUs
Date:
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Time (by time zone):
11:00 am – 12:30 pm PT
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm MT
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CT
2:00 pm – 3:30 ET
Webinar Description:
The logistics of providing interpreting services has been significantly impacted by COVID-19. This workshop will focus on the logistical changes in face to face interpreting focusing specifically on use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as advocating for access to PPE while on site. Additionally, barriers and tips for transitioning to virtual services via remote interpreting will be addressed.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
  • Identify various personal protective equipment (PPE) and how it is to be worn.
  • Describe ways to advocate for their needs in obtaining PPE from the provider location.
  • List specific barriers and tips for overcoming those barriers when interpreting remotely.
Target Audience:
Interpreters and translators including both spoken and signed language.
For more information and Instructor bios please contact Dawn Duran at  dawn@ aslcomm.com
For accommodations including ASL interpreters, please contact Dawn Duran, [email protected] .
To cancel your registration, contact Dawn Duran at  dawn@ aslcomm.com
ASL Communication, UTIA and UIP are providing this workshop as an opportunity for safe, respectful learning and will not permit harassment, discrimination or horizontal violence based on another’s comments, questions, schema, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected class.
ASL Communication is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.15 CEUs at the some Content Knowledge Level.
After the webinar submit CEU/CEH requests here.

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.

 

UTRID Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
Logo designed by Brandon Bowden.

Call for Volunteers | 2020 Vision Conference

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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.
UTRID Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conference Logo designed by Brandon Bowden

Call for Presenters (Corrected Email) | 2020 VISION Conference

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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.

UTRID Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
Conference Logo designed by Brandon Bowden

2020 Silent Weekend | Sept 25-27, 2020

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UPDATE!! 

UTRID Silent weekend 2020

We are very excited to be hosting our first annual UTRID Silent weekend on Sept 25-27, 2020!

SOLD OUT!!
wait-list available, not guaranteed

We have a full list of scheduled presenters including our very own Kimm McConnachie, Michelle Draper, Stephanie Belshe, Trenton Marsh, Clay Anderson, David Davenport, Emily Wells-Longshore and Samond Bishara. This Silent weekend will  offer 12 CEHs/1.2 CEUs and the location will be in Heber, Utah (full disclosed address will be issued at a later date). Come and join us for a weekend of skill building, language immersion and camaraderie.

You must be a certified interpreter and a member of UTRID to participate.

Our Early Bird discount will be opening on January 1st-January 31st to claim your spot in the Silent weekend for $160! This includes meals, lodging, workshops, activities, and games (excluding one dinner on your own). To access the Early Bird discount upon check out you will need to enter the code: ‘earlybird’ to apply your discount price. Spots are limited so get your ticket now!!

We look forward to spending the weekend with you, see you there!

If you have any questions contact Sheri Ramirez at [email protected].

Tickets will go live Jan 1! Purchase your ticket here. You must be logged into your member account (and enter the early bird discount code). Make sure to choose your sleeping arrangement choice and if you have a person you would like to share a bed/room with. After payment is confirmed you will receive your confirmed receipt for admittance.

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Silent weekend is offered for 1.2 CEUs/12 CEHs at some Content Knowledge Level. Please request accommodations through the registration form. There will be no cancellation/refunds upon purchase, upon discretion.

UTRID does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

 

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Flier description: UTRID Silent weekend

April 24-26 Early Bird tickets ON SALE NOW until Jan 31st $160, access early bird pricing by entering code: ‘earlybird’ Friday: “Self Care” Kimm McConnachie, “Interactive Interpreting” Michelle Draper, “CDI and Hearing Interpreters working Together” “Mirroring” Stephanie Belshe & Trenton Marsh   Saturday: Interpreting- Taking your skills to the next level” Clay Anderson, “Language Acquisition” David Davenport, “Theatrical Performance” Emily Wells-Longshore, “Language Deprivation” Samond Bishara 12 CEHs/1.2 CEUs Certified interpreters only. Must be a UTRID member Send any questions to Sheri: [email protected]

Dealing With Crisis

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Dealing With Crisis

April 4th 4pm-6pm

Join us Saturday for a virtual social via Zoom! We will have a short message from our President (Kimm). Then we will discuss and learn strategies of coping during a time of crisis, and apply those strategies to interpreting.

Look forward to seeing you all soon!

Visit UTRID.com to register and request accommodations. Email: [email protected] for refund/cancelation

Register to receive a link to the Zoom meeting ID.

FREE for members!! $35 for non members

0.2 CEHs / 2 CEUs (pending approval)

Purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price). After payment is confirmed you will receive a link to enter the Zoom meeting room.

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs/2 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact [email protected]. Click here to view UTRID cancellation/refund policies.

UTRID does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

 

There’s No I in Team

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Kate Foutz and Sarah Johnson to Co Present:

“There’s No I in Team”

HOW CAN WE BECOME THE BEST TEAM POSSIBLE?

COME LEARN TEAMING STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH ANOTHER HEARING INTERPRETER.

Teaming Flyer (March 14th)

March 14th 9am–Noon

SCDHH

5709 South 1500 West

Taylorsville, UT 84123

0.3 CEUs – 3 CEHs

$30/Member $65/Non-Member

Purchase your ticket now (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price).

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUs/3 CEHs at the some Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations please complete the registration form. Click here to view UTRID cancellation/refund policies.

UTRID does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Student Involvement Workshop has been Postponed

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Good Afternoon,

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Student Involvement Workshop scheduled for Feb. 20th 6pm-8pm has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later time. Sorry for any inconvenience but we will keep everyone informed of when this will be rescheduled and hope to see you at the rescheduled workshop.

Thanks so much,

UTRID.

Me: Confidence is… | Terp Talk Feb 8, 2020

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TERP TALK

ME: CONFIDENCE IS…

Believing in ourselves, as well as our skills, is key to our success in the Interpreting community. We will discuss the importance of positive self talk and different ways to improve self esteem and confidence in our careers.

FEBRUARY 8TH 2020

11:30AM- 1:30PM

BRICK OVEN

10622 SOUTH RIVER FRONT PKWAY

SOUTH JORDAN, UT 84095

Members: Free
Non-Members: $35

 

Purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price). After payment is confirmed you will receive a link to register for the workshop.

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs/2 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact [email protected]. Click here to view UTRID cancellation/refund policies.

UTRID does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, disability, marital status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.