FRID is partnering with Project Deaf and
SPC to provide workshops for free during
It's A Deaf Thing-Expo In the Park.
On-site seats are limited.
Walk-Ins permitted while seats are available.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
12:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Onsite: St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL (Room #ES 104)
Online: Will receive the Zoom after registration and 1 day before
Click here to register for the workshop. Please register according to how you will attend.
These workshops are FREE.
Register now to reserve your spot
Interpreting the Interpretation – 12:00p-1:00p EST (0.1 PS CEUs)
Presenter: Jackie Haig
Deaf consumer perspectives from educational, video, and artistic settings, with emphasis on modern signs in interpreting.
Objectives: Identify effective approaches for interpreting for Deaf consumers, apply strategies to ensure information is conveyed clearly and accurately, and evaluate how these choices influence access.
Body Movement & Visual Vernacular – 1:00pm-3:00p EST (0.2 PS CEUs)
Presenter: Ian Sanborn
Interactive workshop using body movement, gesture, and rhythm for visual storytelling. Includes warmups, rhythm exercises, collaborative story creation, and reflection.
Objectives: Apply two movement strategies, demonstrate gesture variation, and present a short VV piece.
Bias, What’s That? – 3:00p-4:00p EST (0.1 PPO CEUs)
Presenter: Jennifer Francisco
Explores how bias impacts interpreter–consumer relationships. Participants analyze scenarios, reflect on personal bias, and discuss strategies for change.
Objectives: Analyze types of bias, propose solutions, and identify one personal action step.
Registration required for those needing CEUs or certificates of attendance.
Accessibility: This workshop will be presented in ASL. If you require accommodations, please e-mail smith.franklin@spcollege.edu no later than October 10, 2025.
For cancellations, please e-mail MAL@fridcentral.org.
We'll see you there!
