Saturday, February 7, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Onsite: 4202 E. Fowler, Tampa, FL 33620 PDC Building
Online: Will receive the Zoom Link 1 day before
Click here to register for the workshop. Please register according to how you will attend.
Registration required
FRID Member: $5
Non-FRID Member: $20
(Need CEUs)
Community Member: $5
(No CEUs needed)
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST |
What This? Why This? How This?-
Effective Communication in the Healthcare Setting– Jessica Bellemore, MSN, RN
0.3 PS & PPO RID CEUs
This workshop examines the role of medical interpreters in healthcare power dynamics and how interpreter decisions impact equity, access, and patient outcomes for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing patients. Participants will gain practical strategies for culturally responsive, ethical, and equity-focused medical interpreting.
Objectives: Participants will gain skills to interpret medical content accurately, address healthcare misconceptions, and make ethical decisions that support equitable, safe access for Deaf patients.
We'll see you there!
This workshop will be presented in ASL.
Accommodations can be requested upon registration
*2 weeks before date preferred.
For cancellations, please e-mail treasurer@fridcentral.org
Cancellation Policy: If FRID, the presenters, or unforeseen circumstances (including acts of God) require the event to be canceled, attendees will receive a credit toward a future event If a registered participant is unable to attend, no refunds will be issued. However, tickets are transferable and may be sold or given to another person.
FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. The workshop is a PS/PPO program offering 0.3 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge level.
FRID and USF promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.
