Join us Thursday, May 28th 6:30–8:30 PM for a workshop about networking and an opportunity to make new connections with colleagues.
WHO
Audience: Local & out-of-state Deaf & hearing ASL Interpreters over the age of 21.
Facilitator: Ryan Cowley, Ed.M
WHY
Overlapping with the ADARA conference visiting Utah this year, this event offers interpreters an opportunity to reflect on and strengthen networking skills that are vital to success in our service-based field. Participants will have space to build professional connections, engage with colleagues across experience levels, and connect with interpreters both locally and from across the country.
WHAT
This interactive workshop and networking event features a short facilitator-led presentation, structured networking activities, and opportunities to connect with interpreters across experience levels. The evening concludes with an optional open happy hour with local colleagues and attendees visiting for the ADARA conference.
The workshop and social hour will be conducted in ASL.
WHERE
Bewilder Brewing Co.
445 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Free restaurant parking available; carpools encouraged.
Must be 21+ & have a valid, physical ID to enter.
WHEN
5/28 6:30–7:30 | Terp Talk Workshop
(ticket required for credit of .1 CEU)
5/28 7:30–8:30 | Open Networking Social
(ticket not required; credit not applicable)
HOW MUCH
Members: $0.00 w/ active UTRID Membership
Non-Members: $35.00
*registration required for credit*
🌷 REGISTRATION 🌷
Curriculum & Administrative Details
Description of Workshop
This discussion-based workshop explores how professional networking supports interpreter growth and the quality of services for consumers.
Participants will engage in a brief facilitator-led presentation followed by active networking practice in a structured environment to build and maintain professional connections.The majority of the session centers on real-time interaction, with opportunities to apply new approaches and reflect on their impact.
Following the workshop, participants are invited to an optional, open happy hour to connect with local colleagues and those visiting for the ADARA conference.
Learning Objectives
1. Participants will identify and practice ways to build and maintain professional connections.
2. Participants will describe how professional connections support interpreter growth and impact the quality of services for consumers.
Policies
Submit accommodation requests to president@utrid.org by 14 May 2026.
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