Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf upcoming events

Speed Networking: From Class to Career (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FRID FY 25/26 Quarter 4 Meeting (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FRID Quarterly Board Meeting

Please join FRID for our Q4 FY 2025/2026 Meeting. The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to the meeting, which will be held virtually on Zoom.

Click here to register.

Zoom Link:

Meeting ID: 815 8364 0095

Passcode: 755294

Agenda

During the meeting, the President will give updates on the work all volunteers have done and are planning.

Join us to see what the organization has planned for this new year.

The FRID Quarterly Business Meeting is presented in ASL. We will have mentee/mentor support to provide English interpretation.

We'll see you there!

2026 Pints with the Prez : Stop #4 (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

FRID will be having a North (Panhandle) Region social hosted by our Affiliate Chapter

President, Amy Dawson!

Come grab* some food and/or a drink and meet up with your interpreting, Deaf, and signing community.

All are welcome, and we can't wait to see you there!

May 24, 2026

11a - 3p CT**

BJ's Brewhouse**

5108 N. 9th Ave., Pensacola, FL 32504

*Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own food and beverage.

Interpreting in Digital and Technical Environments: Cognitive Agility for Modern Practice (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

2026 5_30_26 F Quintana Final Flyer.pdf

CRAFT DAY with FRID (06 Jun 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

FRID will be having a West Region social hosted by our Region West Representative, Mack Wagoner!

Come do up to three (3) crafts, connect with the community, and enjoy a relaxed day of crafts and conversation. Everyone is welcome — interpreters, ITP students, and the ASL community alike!

We can't wait to see you there!

Please register here so we know how many people to expect and

can make sure we have enough space and SUPPLIES.

June 6, 2026

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST

1860 Boy Scout Dr., #B208,

Fort Myers, FL 33907

$25 gets YOU IN

Upon payment and entry participants will get three (3) tickets** to "admit one"

craft kit at each station.

Station 1: Epoxy Craft*

Station 2: Diamond Art Coaster*

Station 3: BoHo Craft*

(*Pictures in the flyer are similar to what will be offered, but

may not be exactly the same)

** The $25 registration gets you 3 different colored tickets. Each single ticket "pays" for a different craft station. Ticket packages cannot be customized; however, you are free to TRADE tickets with another participant onsite.

Craft Participation & Age Guidance Disclaimer:

Some crafts offered during Craft Day involve small materials, tools, adhesives, UV epoxy products, and detailed assembly that may not be appropriate for young children without direct supervision.

FRID recommends participants be at least 12 years old to independently participate in the craft activities. Children ages 8–12 must be directly supervised and assisted by their parent or legal guardian at all times while participating in crafts.

Please note that craft table volunteers/instructors are present to oversee the activity stations and provide general craft guidance only. They are not responsible for supervising or assisting children one-on-one. Parents/legal guardians are responsible for monitoring and assisting their child throughout the event.

Due to the materials and nature of the activities, crafts may not be suitable for children under 8 years old.

Payment Options:

Credit or Debit card = Processing Fees ($25 + processing fees = Craft Day Entry)

ZELLE payment: send to treasurer@fridcentral.org | Include your name in the Zelle memo ($25 = Craft Day Entry)

Cancellation Policy:

Due to the advance purchase of craft materials and supplies, no refunds or credits will be issued for cancellations or no-shows. However, registrations may be transferred to another participant if FRID is notified in advance.

Craft station availability and materials are limited and prepared based on registration counts.

Any net proceeds from this event will support FRID professional development initiatives.

Hybrid | A CDI/CHI Complete Team Approach to Legal Settings (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

July 25, 2026

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Onsite:

PCD Building: 3711 Citrus Dr., Tampa, FL 33612

** Parking Info Below

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*

Registration extended to July 24, 2026

Full Day (On-Site)

FRID Member: $35

Non-FRID Member: $50

Virtual Foundations

(Morning Only)

FRID Member: $25

Non-FRID Member: $40

Virtual Foundations: 9:00a - 12:30p EST

Full Day On-Site: 9:00a - 4:00p

Presenters: April Perry, CI/CT, SC:L & James Smith, CDI

Workshop Description

This workshop is designed for interpreters who work in — or anticipate working in — any setting where Deaf–Hearing interpreter teams are utilized. The frameworks, communication strategies, boundary-setting tools, and collaborative models explored in this session are applicable across medical, mental health, educational, community, and other complex environments that rely on effective CDI/CHI teaming. Using legal settings as a primary lens, participants will examine how complete Deaf–Hearing teams function in high-stakes environments. The workshop explores roles and responsibilities, power dynamics, ethical decision-making, and strategies for pre-assignment planning, in-the-moment coordination, and post-assignment debriefing.

While legal scenarios will be heavily featured, interpreters do not need to be legal specialists — nor aspire to become legal interpreters — to benefit. Participants will leave with transferable skills to strengthen collaboration, advocate for appropriate team structures, and navigate professional dynamics with clarity and confidence in any setting that utilizes CDI/HI teams.

Full-Day On-Site benefits

In addition to the foundational content above, onsite participants continue after lunch with extended application and guided practice. The afternoon portion includes scenario analysis, ethical problem-solving, and skill-building exercises designed to deepen collaborative decision-making and strengthen real-time team coordination. This extended format allows participants to move beyond discussion into applied practice within a supported learning environment.

We'll see you there!

This workshop will be presented in ASL.

Accommodations can be requested upon registration

*2 weeks before date preferred.

Point of Contact:

Rose Coman

FRID Treasurer

Treasurer@fridcentral.org

813-708-3928*

*Please only call or text if you have having issues with either finding the location on-site or getting into the Zoom room.

Net proceeds from this workshop will be allocated to:

Future Professional Development Workshops
This allocation was proposed by the workshop host and was reviewed and approved by the Board to ensure alignment with FRID’s budget and strategic priorities.

*FRID members

You must not have our emails blocked in order to receive the zoom link

See Picture: This setting below will prevent

you from receiving the zoom link

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 or credits will be issued. However, tickets are transferable and may be sold or given to another person.

Participant is responsible for finding the person to transfer the ticket to.

To transfer your ticket, please e-mail treasurer@fridcentral.org and CC the person who has bought your ticket so they can be confirmed.

FRID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies Legal program is offered for 0.35 or 0.65 CEUs at the Some Content Knowledge Level. FRID promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.

FRID and USF promotes an environment of mutual respect free of discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected class.

**USF Parking Info:

Lot 9C:

13007 USF Laurel Drive

Tampa, FL 33620

Parking Fee $5.38

Park Mobile Lot #9300

If you do not have Park Mobile app you can purchase a Daily Parking Pass at the link below, create/use the login, choose parking permit on Tampa Campus for the workshop date (5/2/26).

Visitor Parking Permit Purchase Link Below:

https://www.usf.edu/parking/permits/visitor-daily-permits.aspx#ndvo

FRID FY 26/27 Quarter 1 Meeting (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

FRID Quarterly Board Meeting

Please join FRID for our Q1 FY 2026/2027 Meeting. The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to the meeting, which will be held virtually on Zoom.

Click here to register.

Zoom Link:

Meeting ID: 884 4357 8769

Passcode: 394298

During the meeting, the President will give updates on the work all volunteers have done and are planning.

Join us to see what the organization has planned for this new year.

The FRID Quarterly Business Meeting is presented in ASL. We will have mentee/mentor support to provide English interpretation

(must request separate link for this via registration).

We'll see you there!