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Free Workshop Opportunity: The ABC’s of Pride Month (0.2 CEU/2.0 CEH PPO)

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The ABC’s of Pride Month 0.2 CEU/2.0 CEH PPO Free Registration 06/26/2024 6pm-8pm Robert G. Sanderson Center 5709 S 1500 W, Taylorsville, UT 84123 Are you an ASL interpreter interested in learning about LGBTQ+ terminology and concepts? Join us for an informative workshop where you'll gain insights into interpreting the basic concepts of the LGBTQ+ community. This workshop serves as PPO Workshop credit. OBJECTIVES Gain a foundational understanding of LGBTQ+ terminology and concepts. Learn about the importance of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in ASL interpreting. Explore strategies for effectively interpreting LGBTQ+ content while maintaining cultural sensitivity. REGISTER: https://rb.gy/2gll93 Sam Jackson, MS, NIC Sam is a seasoned interpreter with 9+ years of experience across Utah and Oregon. Specializing in VRS, VRI, theater, music, and K-12 education, they are passionate about LGBTQ+ inclusion, they strive to create safe spaces and advocate for representation in their work.Trouble viewing the flyer above? Click here.

The ABC’s of Pride Month

June 26, 2024 6pm-8pm

Robert G. Sanderson Center , 5709 S 1500 W, Taylorsville, UT 84123

Register for free:

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.2 CEUs/ CEHs PPO at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact ssjackson@utah.gov. 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.

Unlearning Interpreterese, Improving our ASL to English Interpreting PD Workshop 4/20/2024

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As we make our way into Spring, let us take some time to brush up on our ASL to English skills shall we? Please join us for “Unlearning Interpreterese” presented by Cody Simonsen on Saturday April 20th, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm located at Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)

April 20, 2024
9:00am- 12:00pm
5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Presented by Cody Simonsen
Explore the art of ASL to English interpreting- sometimes known as “voicing”. Uncover and overcome habitual pitfalls in ASL to English work while mastering techniques for conveying true meaning. Dive into practical tips to expand your English vocabulary, empowering you to articulate concepts more effectively. Through interactive group activities, participants will practice and refine their skills in a collaborative environment. Whether you’re a seasoned interpreter or just starting, join us for an impactful session to elevate your proficiency, boost confidence, and deepen your ability to facilitate connection between consumers. This workshop is Deaf Interpreter friendly!

This Workshop will be presented in person at the Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)

Members: $35, Non-Members: $70, Students: $10

Purchase your ticket (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 little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact president@utrid.org. 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 Game Night!

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This will be held in Room KB 401

This event is free to the public!

However, if you want credit for CEUs/CEHs, the prices are as follows:

Students: $5
Members: $20
Non-Members: $60

This is a student involvement workshop aimed at bringing together ASL and interpreting students, working interpreters, and the Deaf community to socialize, network, and develop language. We will play several games to accomplish these tasks including ice breaker/get to know you games, speed mentoring, and depicting verb pyramid. We will strategically pair together students with more experienced interpreters and Deaf community members for various games to encourage building relationships and opportunities for constructive feedback.

Objectives:
1. Participants will develop a more robust Deaf and professional interpreters network
2. Participants will receive hands-on practice and mentoring by participating in various games based on their skill/knowledge level
3. Participants will utilize expressive and receptive skills through ASL games, activities, and socializing.

 

 

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

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.

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. Request accommodations during the registration process, view the cancellation/refund policies.

Student Involvement Workshop! The Ultimate Duo: Teaming With CDI’s

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Calling all Interpreting Students!
Have you heard about teaming with CDI’s in your interpreter program but never actually seen how it works?
UTRID is thrilled to partner with Samond Bishara (CDI) and Michelle Draper (HI) for this Student Involvement Workshop.
In the first hour, Samond and Michelle will discuss the basics of how to prepare for a DI/HI assignment, expectations, best practices, and what to expect on the UT Certification tests related to teaming with CDI’s.
The second hour will be spent practicing and analyzing mock scenarios.

When? June 24, 2023
What time? 10am-12pm
Where is it? In the Lecture Hall at the Deaf center!

$5 for students

$25 for members

$60 for non-members

 

To purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price). Links will be sent 1 day prior to the workshop. Late registration may delay the receipt of the link, register early to avoid delays.

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.

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. Request accommodations during the registration process, view the cancellation/refund policies.

Love Yourself PD Workshop 2/25/23

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It is the time of the year where we focus on love! Perfect time for a workshop about Self Care: Thinking beyond the mani-pedi.  Please join us for “Love Yourself” presented by Alysia McEvoy and Katie Maxwell, from 11:00a-1:00p on 2/25/23 located at Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)
February 25, 2023
11:00am- 1:00pm
5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
Presented by Katie Maxwell and Alysia McEvoy
As interpreters, we work hard with a heart of service to the Deaf community, and we become witnesses to the special, as well as the traumatic moments they experience. In this workshop, we will focus on what techniques and strategies we can use to help us in our day to day work. We will focus on how to find healthy ways of taking care of ourselves and avoiding burnout. 

This Workshop will be presented in person at the Sanderson Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123)

Members: $30, Non-Members: $65, Students: $5

Purchase your ticket (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 0.2 CEUs/2 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact studentinvolvement.utrid@gmail.com. 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.

Word of The Year

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It’s time for Terp Talk 2023! Please join us for “Word of The Year” presented by Jes Nelson Julander, from 11:00a-1:00p on 1/28/23 located at Red Robin (316 W Winchester St. Murray, UT 84107)

January 28, 2023
11:00am- 1:00pm
316 W Winchester St. Murray, UT 84107
Discussion led by Jes Nelson Julander
We all have New Years resolutions, but how many of us really reach our goal? Choosing a word of the year is more specific and motivating. During this workshop, we will dive deep into discovering what you want to create, explore, and understand in your professional and personal lives for 2023, using one word as your guide for the upcoming year.
Jes is a leader that has been placed in and excelled in many different roles including teaching, corporate development, project management, implementation, mentoring, and leadership. American Sign Language master level interpreter, Analytical Skills, Editing, Public Speaking, and Corporate Communications. Jes is a strong business development professional with a Master of Professional Communication focused in Communication from Westminster College.

This Terp Talk will be presented in person at 316 W Winchester St. Murray, UT 84107.  Individuals attending are responsible to pay for food individually.

Members: Free, Non-Members: $35

Purchase your ticket (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 0.2 CEUs/2 CEHs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact studentinvolvement.utrid@gmail.com. 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.

Announcing 2023 Agenda!

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2023 Theme – STRIVE THRIVE

The UTRID Board members met for our annual retreat on November 19th. We are excited to announce our theme for 2023 and our tentative schedule of workshops for the year. Get ready to mark your calendars!

We will have a mix of online and in-person workshops but are aiming for more workshops in person. 

Dates are subject to change

January : 28th – Terp Talk
– Student Involvement

February 18 : Professional Development  – Love Yourself  – online

March : Student Involvement

April : Student Involvement

May 4-7 : Silent Weekend in Heber, UT

June : Terp Talk

July : Terp Talk

August 4-5 : Mini-Conference – Deaf Center

September : Student Involvement

October : Student Involvement

November : Terp Talk – Penny Ann’s Cafe 

December : Sub for Santa

 

 

 

 

Co-Interpreting: Medical Settings

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Date: Saturday, June 11th 2022
Time: 9a-12p
Location: Deaf Center, Gymnasium  –  5709 S 1500 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84123
CEU/CEH – 0.3 PS
Presented by Adam Janisieski and Laurie Watts-Candland
This session will focus on cultivating effective co-interpreting and partnerships between deaf/hearing interpreter teams. The strength of a Deaf-hearing interpreting team in healthcare settings ultimately narrows down to recognizing the value of both interpreters that bring and overcoming potential challenges. With an emphasis on building and cultivating partnerships, it will ensure effective communication that takes place in healthcare environments to the benefit of all stakeholders involved. 
Members: $30
Non-Members: $65
Students: $5

UTRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This professional studies program is offered for 0.3 CEUs/3 CEHs (per workshop) at the Professional Development Content Knowledge Level. To request accommodations contact pd.utrid@gmail.com. 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 – “I GRADUATED, I’M CERTIFIED…NOW WHAT?” 2/24/22

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The idea of jumping out into the workforce after school can be intimidating! We have a panel of some of the best in our interpreting community to walk you through your options. The panel will consist of managers, leaders, and business owners of interpreting organizations in our community. They will answer questions about opportunities for newly graduated and certified interpreters within their organizations, recommendations, and what to expect. There will also be time at the end for Q/A and networking.

Participants will compare and contrast different potential job opportunities within the Utah community.
Participants will discuss questions and concerns with experts in various interpreting fields.
Participants will network with working professionals and other students.

This workshop is aimed towards interpreting students and newly certified interpreters, yet all students and interpreters are welcome.

The panel will consist of: Jed Patton, Adrienne Shearer-Davis, Nicole Hemmingsen, and Cody Simonsen.

Students – $5
Members – $25
Non-Member – $60

Purchase your ticket (you must be logged into your member account to see the reduced price). Links will be sent 1 day prior to the workshop. Late registration may delay the receipt of the link, register early to avoid delays.

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.

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. Request accommodations during the registration process, view the cancellation/refund policies.