April is Neurodiversity Celebration Month and in recognition, Amanda Kennon and Dr. Laura Polhemus will be presenting an expanded version of their workshop, Beyond the Spectrum: An Introduction to Neurodiversity in the Interpreting Profession. This three-part workshop series will help interpreters expand their knowledge about neurodiversity and the neurodivergent community through a combination of lecture, group discussions, Communities of Practice, and panel discussion.

Beyond the Spectrum: Application is Community of Practice open to all students, interpreters, educators, and consumers to examine how we, as individuals and a profession, can support neurodivergent interpreting students, colleagues, and consumers while balancing accessibility and inclusion. Additionally, participants will reflect on the stigma that neurodivergent interpreters and consumers experience and propose how we can dismantle ableist thoughts and behaviors from a variety of perspectives. This webinar has been approved for 0.2 PS PPO RID CEUs at the Little/None content knowledge level.

As part three of a three-part series, this workshop series will conclude with the Beyond the Spectrum: Community Voices with Deaf neurodivergent individuals sharing their experiences and perspectives as consumers, interpreters, and educators through a facilitated discussion. This webinar has been approved for 0.2 PS PPO RID CEUs at the Little/None content knowledge level.

This activity has been approved for 0.4 RID PS CEUs at the little/none content knowledge level. How can we gently alleviate chronic or acute pain? Can we prevent repetitive motion injuries? What about posture? Many interpreters are seated for prolonged periods of time - whether during travel, at their workstations, or within certain job environments. This webinar offers an exciting exploration of somatic movements tailored to be performed independently, whether seated or standing. Through these practices, interpreters can proactively enhance their well-being, ensuring longevity and effectiveness in their profession.

This activity has been approved for 0.2 RID Professional Studies PPO CEUs. Happy Women’s History Month! Join us on Wednesday, March 20th at 1pm EST to celebrate women and learn how we can build one another up in the Deaf and interpreting worlds. This engaging webinar will discuss iconic figures in women’s history, touch on the experiences of women developing Alopecia and PCOS, address challenges Deaf women may face, allow for discussion of various approaches to removing barriers black Deaf women can encounter with non-BIPOC interpreters.

This activity has been approved for 0.3 RID Professional Studies CEUs. This workshop teaches participants all about Black ASL while fostering positive and open dialogue. We'll discuss who uses BASL, when people use BASL, where you may see BASL during your work, and the importance of historically black universities and colleges.

This activity has been approved for 0.15 RID Professional Studies CEUs. RID has awarded 27 different credentials since its inception in 1964. The confusing morass of alphabet soup acronyms has left most everyone unsure of what various credentials mean. Come join the Certification Committee in parsing through the history of RID credentials and be the first to offer feedback on a new approach for what interpreters can and should call themselves depending on which credentials they hold.

*This activity is only available March, April, & May of 2024. All components must be completed by May 31, 2024 to earn CEUs.* This activity has been approved for 0.3 RID Professional Studies CEUs at the Little/None Content Level. Are you confused about why you owe a lot of taxes when you file? Are you currently sitting on a huge tax bill that you don’t know how to handle? Taxes can be an extremely stressful experience for freelance interpreters, especially if you are blindsided year after year with a large tax bill that you’re unprepared for. This webinar will explain various payment options that are available if you find yourself with a large tax bill that you can’t afford. It will also teach you how to avoid owing large balances in the future by ensuring correct estimated taxes and withholdings are paid throughout the year. In addition, we will examine several real-life scenarios to help interpreters apply the concepts taught and gain an idea of how they can apply them to their own unique situations. *Note: The activities presented are opportunities for you to practice applying these concepts. You are not required to make any payments to the IRS or submit any forms to your employers if you do not want to. You are also not required to make any online accounts if you do not want to.*

This activity has been approved for 0.2 RID Professional Studies CEUs. This workshop will review the research on the history and structure of Black ASL and discuss where an awareness of language varieties and dialects fits into the interpretation process. This workshop fits squarely into the area of language and cultural development and into the exploration and expansion of language and cultural repertoires. Following the review of the research and the viewing of the documentary on Black ASL - Signing Black in America - the workshop participants will be divided into groups and asked to discuss questions concerning the relationship between language varieties and interpreting. The groups will then be brought back together to share their findings and participate in a general discussion and Q & A. The workshop will last ninety minutes. The questions and the discussion will deal with what it means for interpreters to use Black ASL and how interpreters know when to use African American English. With Black ASL as the foundation and the starting point, perspectives on the varieties of other languages, both spoken and signed, such as Spanish and French will be welcome. The workshop will be interactive and will engage and elevate the discourse around interpreting for Black Deaf consumers and consumers whose repertoires include varieties of Spanish, French, and other languages. In addition to working interpreters and students of interpreters, it will benefit teachers, counselors, and professionals in the field of interpreting.

This webinar is 0.1 CEUs in the category of General Studies (GS) and is presented at the Little/None Knowledge level. Do you ever feel unprepared for tax season? Are you confused about deductions, quarterlies and handling multiple income sources? You are not alone! With interpreting being such a unique field, it can be difficult to find accurate tax guidance. In this workshop, participants will learn 3 practical strategies interpreters can use to get organized for this year’s taxes and make future tax seasons smoother. With an efficient process in place, interpreters can breathe easier knowing they are ready for tax season every year.

This webinar is 0.2 CEUs in the category of Professional Studies (PS) PPO and is presented at the Little/None Knowledge level. The landmark ruling in favor of marriage equality in 2015 marked what many thought was the penultimate victory for LGBTQ people in the U.S. But two judicial appointees later from the current presidency, it is a new court. The upcoming ruling on non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people will be instructive in what advocates and allies can expect from the Supreme Court in future cases of equality. The policies being enacted and decisions made now will have generational impacts on previous LGBTQ advancements. LGBTQ Americans are vulnerable and uncertain about rights that were once protected and secured and that now have been eroded. Come to learn the latest about targeted anti-LGBTQ efforts and what can be done.