Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

  • Doughnuts for a Cause

    • 10 Jul 2025
    • 01 Nov 2025
    • virtual
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     Who doesn't love a warm, delicious Krispy Kreme doughnut? Well, now you've got the best excuse to treat yourself! The Florida Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (FRID) is counting on your sweet tooth for a fantastic cause.

    Until November 1, 2025, a whopping 50% of your order will be donated directly back to FRID when you purchase through our special fundraising page. Your purchase helps FRID provide members with:

    • Virtual Workshops
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Community Events

    That's right, your doughnut cravings can help interpreters and better serve the  individuals who use ASL interpreting services.

    It's super easy:

    • Buy online through our unique link.

    • Visit your local Krispy Kreme store.

    • Redeem using your code.

    This fundraiser is also a friendly competition among board members! Once you click the link and scroll down, you’ll see our FRID team members’ ranks and names. You can pick whichever board member you’d like and click “support”! 


    Treat yourself, surprise a friend, or sweeten up a family gathering – every dozen makes a difference!

    Ready to get your glaze on for a great cause? Click here to order: 

    Thanks for helping us make a sweet impact!


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  • Bridges Not Barriers: Navigating Conflict

    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • ZOOM & Onsite: St John's River State College
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    Please join FRID for an interesting and informative topic:

    Bridges Not Barriers: Navigating Conflict  

    The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to this workshop, which will be held in a hybrid format on:

    Saturday, September 27, 2025
    10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
    Onsite: St John's River State College--Viking Center

                   2990 College Dr.

                   St. Augustine, FL 32084

    Online: Will receive the Zoom link once Registered

    Click here to register for the workshop. Please register according to how you will attend. 

    Conflicts are part of interpreting work-but handling them with cultural awareness and ethical grounding is key. This interactive workshop provides tools to navigate challenging interactions between interpreters, Deaf consumers, and teams.
    Through real-life scenarios, participants will explore the impact of power, privilege, and bias, and practice strategies for respectful communication, healthy boundaries, and culturally responsive conflict resolution.
    Walk away with practical skills to strengthen your professional and community relationships

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

    Community/FRID Member: $5

    Non-FRID Member (needing CEUs): $25

    Register now to reserve your spot. 

    Accessibility

    This workshop will be presented in ASL with English interpretation provided. If you require accommodations, please e-mail MAL@fridcentral.org no later than September 13, 2025. 

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

    We'll see you there!

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  • EPS Reform: What Practitioners Need to Know

    • 27 Sep 2025
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • ZOOM & Onsite: St John's River State College
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    Please join FRID for an interesting and informative topic:

    EPS Reform: What Practitioners Need to Know 

    The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to this workshop, which will be held in a hybrid format on:

    Saturday, September 27, 2025
    2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
    Onsite: St John's River State College--Viking Center

                   2990 College Dr.

                   St. Augustine, FL 32084

    Online: Will receive the Zoom link once Registered

    Click here to register for the workshop. Please register according to how you will attend. 

    Learn about the 2023 updates to RID's Ethical Practices System-designed to strengthen accountability, protect consumers, and center Deaf voices.
    This workshop will explain the new policies, outline the grievance process, and clarify key terms like reports vs. complaints. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how the EPS works and what the changes mean for interpreters and the community.

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

    Community/FRID Member: $5

    Non-FRID Member (needing CEUs): $20

    Register now to reserve your spot. 

    Accessibility

    This workshop will be presented in ASL with English interpretation provided. If you require accommodations, please e-mail MAL@fridcentral.org no later than September 13, 2025. 

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

    We'll see you there!

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  • 2025 Annual Business Meeting

    • 25 Oct 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • ZOOM & Onsite: 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL
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    Please join FRID for our 2025 Annual General Membership Meeting (Annual Business Meeting – ABM) and help shape the direction of FRID for the coming year.

    The FRID Board of Directors invites all our members to the ABM, which will be held in a hybrid format on:

    Saturday, October 25, 2025
    9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (tentative- It may end up being 10a-12p)
    Onsite: St. Petersburg College, 2465 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL (Room #ES 104)
    Online: Will receive the Zoom link once Registered

    Click here to register (free for everyone) for the ABM. Please register according to how you will attend. 

    During the meeting, Board members and Committee Chairs will give updates on the work they have been doing, members will receive a summary and reflection of FY 2024/2025, and the floor will be open for motions (submission form will be shared prior to the meeting). We will also announce the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award!

    This meeting is open for both members and non-members to attend at no charge. Register now to reserve your spot.

    ✨ Make a day of it! The ABM is scheduled to start just before It’s a Deaf Thing—a Deaf community expo happening onsite from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at St. Petersburg College.

    In addition, FRID is working to schedule CEU-bearing workshop(s) onsite and hybrid immediately following the ABM or later in the day. We hope to provide at least a 3-hour block of professional development opportunities.

    Accessibility

    The FRID ABM will be presented in ASL with English Interpretation provided by a mentor/mentee interpreter team.

    If you require accommodations, please e-mail president@fridcentral.org no later than October 1, 2025.

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

    We'll see you there!

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