Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf upcoming events

North Region Social at Satchel's Pizza! (24 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Satchel’s Pizza Social Night

Join North Region Rep, Elizabeth Anthony, for a fun and chill night at Satchel’s Pizza!

Connect with fellow interpreters, students, and members of the Deaf community while enjoying great food and meaningful conversation.

Whether you're looking to network, catch up with colleagues, or simply enjoy a night out, this is a great opportunity to build community.

Event Details:
July 24, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL

Important Note:
Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverage purchases.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and we’ll see you there!

Menu: https://satchelspizza.com/menu
Parking: https://satchelspizza.com/parking
Satchel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/satchelspizza

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!

Info Session: Nominations & Elections (28 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Interested in volunteering on the FRID Board but want to learn more?

Join us immediately after the Board Meeting for a short info session where we'll cover the open positions, their duties and time commitment, and answer your questions.

July 28, 2026
8:00pm - 8:30pm

Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link,
which will be included in your confirmation email.

If you're unable to attend this info session but have questions, please reach out to Alecia Bost (VPIA) at vpinternalaffairs@fridcentral.org.

2026 Pints with the Prez: Stop #5 (29 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

FRID will be having a West 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.

Lets make this the biggest turnout yet!

Tampa held the biggest number last year, lets grow that number this year!

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

July 29, 2026

4:30p to 8:30p ET

(This will be after the workshops hosted by Summer Institute by the EIP at USF)

World of Beer

2815 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33612

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

Speed Networking: From Class to Career (01 Aug 2026)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

What Speed Networking:

Speed Networking is an opportunity designed to connect emerging interpreters with experienced interpreters from across the field. We will start off with a panel discussion followed by small group discussions. Experienced interpreters will rotate through brief, timed conversations— similar to speed dating—giving emerging interpreters the chance to ask questions, hear real world experiences, and build connections in a supportive, low- pressure environment.

Who is this event for:
Current ITP students, recent ITP graduates (within the last two years), and interpreters with less than two years of experience.

When:
Aug 1, 2026
10am - 12:15pm EST

Where:
Zoom

Emerging Interpreter Interest From

Experienced Interpreter Interest Form

Thank you for your interest! Please note that submitting an interest form does not confirm your participation in the event. FRID will review all submissions and respond to each applicant by July 10th to notify you of your selection status.

Interested in our Virtual Speed Networking event but want to learn more?

Join us on July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (EST) for a short info session where we'll provide a brief overview of the event and the chance to ask questions.

RSVP here!

For questions, contact VPIA, Alecia Bost (vpinternalaffairs@fridcentral.org).