Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

  • First 2026 Hybrid Workshop

    • 07 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • ZOOM & Onsite: USF Tampa PCD Building
    • 37 registrants
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    Saturday, February 7, 2026
    10:00 a.m. – 1:00 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


    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.



    USF Parking Info: 

    FAH building:

    13001 USF Laurel Drive

    Tampa, FL 33620

    https://www.usf.edu/parking/permits/visitor-daily-permits.aspx#ndvo
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  • FRID Region West Social- Pizza!

    • 17 Feb 2026
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • 31808 US HWY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 34484
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  • 2026 Pints with the Prez : Stop #1

    • 21 Feb 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • 13430 Pine Gap Spur Odessa, FL 33556
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    FRID will be having a West Region social hosted by our Affiliate Chapter

    President, Amy Dawson!

    Come grab* a giant pretzel, mac and cheese bites, 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!


    February 21, 2026

    6:00 -9:00 PM EST

    World of Beer

    13430 Pine Gap Spur Odessa, FL 33556 


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




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  • FRID FY 25/26 Quarter 3 Meeting

    • 24 Feb 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • ZOOM
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    FRID Quarterly Board Meeting

    Please join FRID for our Q3 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: 835 8067 5560

    Passcode: 543198

    During the meeting, Board members and Committee Chairs will give updates on the work they have been doing. 


    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!


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  • Demand Control Schema: Application Case Conferencing

    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • University of North Florida - 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
    • 13 registrants
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     Please join FRID for an interesting and informative learning opportunity:

    Demand Control Schema: Application Case Conferencing  

    The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to this workshop, which will be held on-site only.

    Dawn will be presenting on-site on:

    Saturday, February 28, 2026
    10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
    Onsite: University of North Florida (UNF)

                   1 UNF Dr.

                  Jacksonville, FL 32224

    Building: 57 | Room: 1100A (Large Conference Room)

    Click here to register for the workshop. 

    This interactive workshop introduces interpreters to the Demand-Control Schema (DC/S) framework (Dean & Pollard, 2012) as a tool for analyzing and navigating the complexities of interpreting work. Through guided discussion and real-world examples, participants will explore how to identify demands, apply effective controls, and use the DC/S framework to support ethical decision-making. 


    PS 0.3 RID CEUs


    This workshop is open for both members and non-members to attend. 

    FRID Member: $20  (Click here to become a FRID member)

    Non-FRID Member (needing CEUs): $35

    Non-FRID Member (No CEUs): $25

    Register now to reserve your spot. 

    Accessbility

    This workshop will be presented in English. If you require accommodations, please e-mail MAL@fridcentral.org no later than February 14, 2026.

    Accommodation request option(s) will also be listed in the registration as well, no need to email again unless you wanted to clarify anything. 

    Cancellation Policy: If FRID, the presenters, or unforeseen circumstances (including acts of God) cause the workshop to be canceled, participants will receive a credit toward a future FRID event.

    Please Note: Refunds will not be issued for individual cancellations. However, if you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. 

    For cancellations, please e-mail MAL@fridcentral.org. 

    We'll see you there!

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  • FRID Region North Social- Coffee

    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 1122 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 (Midtown)
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  • FRID FY 25/26 Quarter 4 Meeting

    • 19 May 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • ZOOM
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    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: 898 8651 2881

    Passcode: 005699

    During the meeting, Board members and Committee Chairs will give updates on the work they have been doing. 


    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!


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  • FRID FY 26/27 Quarter 1 Meeting

    • 28 Jul 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • ZOOM
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    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: 878 7650 1680

    Passcode: 907876


    During the meeting, Board members and Committee Chairs will give updates on the work they have been doing. 


    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!


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