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  • Product not yet rated Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/13/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. During this roundtable, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the neurodivergent experience, including the stigma and barriers encountered in the interpreting profession. After the panelists share their stories, Amanda and Laura will facilitate the Q&A portion, including questions from the audience. Participants are encouraged to examine their own biases as we discuss the systemic barriers that neurodivergent interpreters experience trying to enter or continue in the interpreting profession. We will also discuss how to incorporate strategies for minimizing barriers and better supporting neurodivergent colleagues.

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    During this roundtable, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the neurodivergent experience, including the stigma and barriers encountered in the interpreting profession. After the panelists share their stories, Amanda and Laura will facilitate the Q&A portion, including questions from the audience. Participants are encouraged to examine their own biases as we discuss the systemic barriers that neurodivergent interpreters experience trying to enter or continue in the interpreting profession. We will also discuss how to incorporate strategies for minimizing barriers and better supporting neurodivergent colleagues.

    Amanda Kennon (Moderator)

    Amanda Kennon, MA, NIC (she/her)

    Amanda Kennon, MA, NIC is a freelance interpreter, mentor, and presenter who resides in Southeast PA. She received her B.A. in Interpreting and ASL/ Deaf Studies from Maryville College and her M.A. in. Interdisciplinary Studies: Individualized Studies: Ethics and Interpreting from George Mason University, completing her Capstone Project, “Ethics & Professional Identity: A Proposed Curriculum for Students in Interpreter Education Programs.” During her sixteen-year career, Amanda has worked as staff and freelance in various settings, frequently mentoring students and novice interpreters. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Amanda lived in Northern Virginia and was active with VRID, serving on the Board as District I Representative, Treasurer, and Vice President. During her tenure, she led discussion groups and workshops on ethical decision making; developed the Community Dialogues series, facilitating several sessions; spearheaded the establishment of the VRID Mentorship Task Force; and presented at the 2016 & 2018 VRID Conferences- culminating in the 2018 VRID President’s Award. Additionally, Amanda presented at the 2016 PCRID Conference; provided in-house professional development as a staff interpreter; and published in the RID Views.

    Moderator: Laura Maddox Polhemus

    Laura Maddox Polhemus, PhD, NIC Advanced, BEI Advanced

    Laura Maddux Polhemus (she/her), PhD, NIC Advanced, BEI Advanced, has been involved with the Deaf community for more than 23 years as an ASL student, interpreter, interpreter educator, and friend. Laura gained her BBA in Business Administration from Sam Houston State University before adding an AAS in Interpreter Training from Tyler Junior College. She studied Applied Linguistics at Texas Tech for her MA, and her thesis focused on having ASL students and Deaf students of English help each other with their language learning from a distance. Laura received her PhD in interpretation from Gallaudet University in 2015, during Her dissertation resulted in a publication, “Source Attribution in ASL-English Interpreter Education: Testing a Method”, with the International Journal of Interpreter Education. While obtaining her PhD she was diagnosed with ADHD, and has been on a journey to discover what that means in her life and work ever since. She has also investigated self-talk in interpreters, and published “The Committee in My Head: Examining Self-Talk of American Sign Language-English Interpreters” in Translation and Interpretation Studies. She has also done research on how novices and experts experience self-talk and how to improve interpreting students’ self-efficacy. Laura was heavily involved in planning and running the 2015 and 2019 World Association of Sign Language Interpreters Conferences. She has presented for CIT, RID, Critical Link, TSID, and more. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN where she searches out methods to teach her increasing number of neurodivergent students.

  • Product not yet rated Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 09/13/2025 at 11:00 AM (EDT)

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.25 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. During this interactive workshop, participants will explore neurodivergence in the interpreting, with special attention given to masking and how it can affect neurodivergent individuals. Masking, which is defined as trying to suppress or hide neurodivergent characteristics in order to “pass” as neurotypical, has short- and long-term consequences for neurodivergent consumers and interpreters. It is not always safe for individuals to unmask, particularly for BIPOC and 2SLBQTQIA+ community members, however, as interpreters, we can take actionable steps to understand the neurodivergent experience, examine our own biases, and work towards safer environments for our consumers and colleagues. Through this workshop, Amanda and Laura will share their research about the experiences that neurodivergent interpreters experience while participants engage in small and large group discussions and formulate strategies to better support consumers and colleagues in interpreted interactions.

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.25 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    During this interactive workshop, participants will explore neurodivergence in the interpreting, with special attention given to masking and how it can affect neurodivergent individuals. Masking, which is defined as trying to suppress or hide neurodivergent characteristics in order to “pass” as neurotypical, has short- and long-term consequences for neurodivergent consumers and interpreters. It is not always safe for individuals to unmask, particularly for BIPOC and 2SLBQTQIA+ community members, however, as interpreters, we can take actionable steps to understand the neurodivergent experience, examine our own biases, and work towards safer environments for our consumers and colleagues. Through this workshop, Amanda and Laura will share their research about the experiences that neurodivergent interpreters experience while participants engage in small and large group discussions and formulate strategies to better support consumers and colleagues in interpreted interactions. 

    At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

    1. Define neurodiversity, neurodiverse, neurodivergent, and neurotypical;

    2. Describe masking and at least three ways it can affect neurodivergent individuals, most notably Deaf consumers and interpreters;

    3. Analyze the barriers that neurodivergent interpreters and consumers experience and consider why they may choose to mask or unmask; &

    4. Formulate & apply strategies to their interpreted interactions to better support consumers and colleagues.

    Amanda Kennon

    Amanda Kennon, MA, NIC (she/her)

    Amanda Kennon, MA, NIC is a freelance interpreter, mentor, and presenter who resides in Southeast PA. She received her B.A. in Interpreting and ASL/ Deaf Studies from Maryville College and her M.A. in. Interdisciplinary Studies: Individualized Studies: Ethics and Interpreting from George Mason University, completing her Capstone Project, “Ethics & Professional Identity: A Proposed Curriculum for Students in Interpreter Education Programs.” During her sixteen-year career, Amanda has worked as staff and freelance in various settings, frequently mentoring students and novice interpreters. Before moving to Pennsylvania, Amanda lived in Northern Virginia and was active with VRID, serving on the Board as District I Representative, Treasurer, and Vice President. During her tenure, she led discussion groups and workshops on ethical decision making; developed the Community Dialogues series, facilitating several sessions; spearheaded the establishment of the VRID Mentorship Task Force; and presented at the 2016 & 2018 VRID Conferences- culminating in the 2018 VRID President’s Award. Additionally, Amanda presented at the 2016 PCRID Conference; provided in-house professional development as a staff interpreter; and published in the RID Views.

    Laura Maddox Polhemus

    Laura Maddux Polhemus (she/her), PhD, NIC Advanced, BEI Advanced

    Laura Maddux Polhemus (she/her), PhD, NIC Advanced, BEI Advanced, has been involved with the Deaf community for more than 23 years as an ASL student, interpreter, interpreter educator, and friend. Laura gained her BBA in Business Administration from Sam Houston State University before adding an AAS in Interpreter Training from Tyler Junior College. She studied Applied Linguistics at Texas Tech for her MA, and her thesis focused on having ASL students and Deaf students of English help each other with their language learning from a distance. Laura received her PhD in interpretation from Gallaudet University in 2015, during Her dissertation resulted in a publication, “Source Attribution in ASL-English Interpreter Education: Testing a Method”, with the International Journal of Interpreter Education. While obtaining her PhD she was diagnosed with ADHD, and has been on a journey to discover what that means in her life and work ever since. She has also investigated self-talk in interpreters, and published “The Committee in My Head: Examining Self-Talk of American Sign Language-English Interpreters” in Translation and Interpretation Studies. She has also done research on how novices and experts experience self-talk and how to improve interpreting students’ self-efficacy. Laura was heavily involved in planning and running the 2015 and 2019 World Association of Sign Language Interpreters Conferences. She has presented for CIT, RID, Critical Link, TSID, and more. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN where she searches out methods to teach her increasing number of neurodivergent students.

  • Product not yet rated Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/19/2025 at 7:00 PM (EDT)

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This presentation explores the systemic barriers faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals, highlighting legal, communicative, and institutional challenges. We will examine the impact of the issues, drawing on real-life accounts. We will also delve into the multifaceted roles of interpreters who often serve beyond their role, navigating complex legal and rehabilitative systems as educators, advocates, and mental health supporters. Finally, we examine advocacy strategies to foster critical reflection on the necessity of equitable access and systemic reform.

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. 

    This presentation explores the systemic barriers faced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) individuals, highlighting legal, communicative, and institutional challenges. We will examine the impact of the issues, drawing on real-life accounts. We will also delve into the multifaceted roles of interpreters who often serve beyond their role, navigating complex legal and rehabilitative systems as educators, advocates, and mental health supporters. Finally, we examine advocacy strategies to foster critical reflection on the necessity of equitable access and systemic reform.

    Mei Kennedy, PhD

    Dr. Mei Kennedy brings personal and professional insight to her advocacy work, shaped by firsthand experience navigating the U.S. justice system while supporting her Deaf father during his seven and half years of incarceration in federal prison. A third-generation Deaf parent and the mother of a hearing son with autism, Dr. Kennedy champions inclusive practices across multiple communities.

    She holds a doctorate in Instructional Design for Online Learning and consults on the integration of technology to enhance educational access for Deaf students. Dr. Kennedy serves as an impact advisor for the documentary Being Michelle, which spotlights the story of a Deaf woman with autism incarcerated in a system that failed to accommodate her. She is also a co-producer of the documentary Walker, which expands on the narrative first explored in the short film Breaking Silence, chronicling a Deaf father’s journey to becoming a prison chaplain after his daughter was incarcerated.

    Her leadership extends to national organizations, having served on the boards of Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (TDI) and Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD).

    Lisa Gonzales

    Lisa Gonzales serves as the Statewide Deaf Access Specialist for the California Department of Developmental Services, where she leads strategic initiatives to advance accessibility and expand services for Deaf individuals across the state. With decades of experience as a Deaf interpreter and advocate, she began her full-time career with the Los Angeles Superior Court, providing interpretation services across diverse legal settings—including children's court, dependency court, and criminal trials—supporting victims, witnesses, defendants, and plaintiffs alike.

    Her role frequently extended beyond the courtroom, collaborating with attorneys during jail visits to conduct mental competency assessments and prepare for trial. Lisa’s commitment to justice and accessibility continued at the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD), where she served as Advocate Supervisor. In this capacity, she worked extensively with Deaf inmates housed in California Department of Corrections facilities, directly supporting over fifty individuals to ensure appropriate accommodations were implemented. Her efforts contributed to statewide reforms aligned with the Armstrong Remedial Plan, promoting systemic improvements in accessibility within the prison system.

    In 2025, Lisa was recognized with the Outstanding Leadership for DeafPlus Individuals award by NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Her career reflects a lifelong dedication to linguistic access, human rights, and transformative advocacy for the Deaf community across institutional systems.

    Stefanie O'Brien

    Stefanie O'Brien's professional expertise lies at the intersection of criminal justice and interpreting. Her academic credentials include an M.A. in Interpreting Studies, an M.S. in Criminal Justice: Law & Public Policy, and a B.S. in Occupational Studies with an emphasis on Emergency Services. Stefanie holds associate degrees in Interpreting Preparation (IPP), ASL/Deaf Studies, Language, and Liberal Arts and is currently pursuing a D/HH Educational Specialist teaching credential.

    In Stefanie's recent Action Research Project at Western Oregon University, published in April 2025 as "Navigating the Labyrinth Through a Cultural Advocacy Perspective: Exploring a Staff Sign Language Interpreter’s Role in a California Prison," Stefanie delved into the multifaceted role of a Staff Sign Language Interpreter within a California women's correctional institution. This 3-year qualitative study specifically examined how an interpreter facilitated communication through sign language, ensured ADA compliance, advocated for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) inmates, provided ad hoc educational instruction, and mediated communication disparities, ultimately highlighting the intricate interplay between legal mandates, institutional constraints, and power dynamics in such a specialized setting.

    Stefanie's professional background includes extensive freelance interpreting work across diverse environments, including medical, K-12, and post-secondary settings. Additionally, Stefanie brings over 16 years of experience in law enforcement and over four years of service at the California School for the Deaf in Fremont. Stefanie is also a certified ADA Coordinator.

  • Product not yet rated Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 08/16/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)

    This RID CMP activity is being offered for 0.2 Professional Studies CEUs at the little/none content level. As an IRS Enrolled Agent, I bring my real-world interpreter experience together with professional tax knowledge in Decoding Retirement: A Guide to Account Types, Tax Savings, & Risk Tolerance. We’ll explore how different retirement accounts (like IRAs, 401(k)s, and options tailored to freelance work) can help you save on taxes, figure out your contribution limits, and assess your investment risk through relatable, real-life examples. Through engaging activities, example scenarios, and a clear roadmap built just for interpreters, you’ll walk away with practical steps you can actually use, and confidence from hearing advice from someone who not only understands your world but is licensed to navigate tax rules and advocates for interpreters full-time.

    This RID CMP activity is being offered for 0.2 Professional Studies CEUs at the little/none content level. 

    As an IRS Enrolled Agent, I bring my real-world interpreter experience together with professional tax knowledge in Decoding Retirement: A Guide to Account Types, Tax Savings, & Risk Tolerance. We’ll explore how different retirement accounts (like IRAs, 401(k)s, and options tailored to freelance work) can help you save on taxes, figure out your contribution limits, and assess your investment risk through relatable, real-life examples. Through engaging activities, example scenarios, and a clear roadmap built just for interpreters, you’ll walk away with practical steps you can actually use, and confidence from hearing advice from someone who not only understands your world but is licensed to navigate tax rules and advocates for interpreters full-time.

    Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC

    Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC, is a highly experienced American Sign Language interpreter and IRS credentialed Enrolled Agent. She earned her Bachelor’s in ASL Interpretation and a Master’s in Deaf Studies from Gallaudet University. From 2011 to 2020, Rosemary worked fulltime as a freelance ASL interpreter in the D.C. metro area. In 2017 she coauthored The Interpreter’s Quick Guide to Self-Employment, a resource used by interpreter training programs nationwide. Following its release, she also began leading workshops, including the 2019 RID National Conference. That same year, Rosemary initiated a professional transition by earning her EA credential and co-founding Quick Guide Tax, a firm devoted to offering personalized tax and financial services to interpreters and self-employed professionals. Today, drawing on her interpreting background, she specializes in freelance interpreter taxation. As a licensed EA, author, and experienced speaker, Rosemary excels at translating complex tax concepts into clear, accessible guidance, empowering clients to confidently navigate self-employment.

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    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This workshop addresses the demands faced by educational interpreter's and deaf students' autonomy in mainstream classrooms. It explores deaf individuals' and interpreters' perspectives on the interpreters' role and responsibilities, student autonomy, and working together in the K-12 setting taken from individual and group interviews. This workshop highlights issues deaf students and interpreters face, such as positioning and role confusion. In addition, this workshop examines the educational team and their understanding and perspectives regarding role, shared values, responsibilities, and collaboration. Finally, by sharing deaf individuals' and interpreters' perspectives and experiences, group discussion, and case conferencing, this workshop aims to share strategies for enhancing interpersonal communication and collaboration between educational team members to better support deaf students in the mainstream.

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    This workshop addresses the demands faced by educational interpreter's and deaf students' autonomy in mainstream classrooms. It explores deaf individuals' and interpreters' perspectives on the interpreters' role and responsibilities, student autonomy, and working together in the K-12 setting taken from individual and group interviews. This workshop highlights issues deaf students and interpreters face, such as positioning and role confusion. In addition, this workshop examines the educational team and their understanding and perspectives regarding role, shared values, responsibilities, and collaboration. Finally, by sharing deaf individuals' and interpreters' perspectives and experiences, group discussion, and case conferencing, this workshop aims to share strategies for enhancing interpersonal communication and collaboration between educational team members to better support deaf students in the mainstream.

    Dr. Lisa Prinzi

    Lisa Prinzi, PhD

    Dr. Lisa Prinzi has worked as an interpreter for more than 20 years with specialized training in educational interpreting and as an interpreter educator for eight years. Lisa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of American Sign Language and Interpreting Education (ASLIE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID). She teaches core interpreting skills courses in the bachelor’s degree program and courses in the Certificate in Educational Interpreting. Her research focuses on interpreting in educational environments and professional development for educational interpreters.

    Danny Maffia

    Danny Maffia

    Daniel Maffia is the interpreting program director, practicum coordinator, and a lecturer with the department of American Sign Language and English Interpreting Department’s Interpreter Education Program at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf teaching at both the Bachelors and Master's degree level. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Interpreting at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009. In 2010 he became certified and in 2014 earned his Masters in Interpreting Studies with an emphasis in Teaching Interpreting from Western Oregon University. Daniel served as a staff interpreter in the Department of Access Services at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Daniel continues interpreting as a video and community interpreter. Daniel is the co-author of the Introduction to VRS Curriculum Guide book. He is currently the Vice President of CCIE.. Daniel’s research interests relate to reflective practice, Demand-Control Schema, and self-care in which he presents workshops for interpreters nationally and internationally.

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    Note - not all sessions in this series will be recorded. Please note which sessions you must attend live to earn credit to ensure you are able to attend those sessions. Designed specifically for interpreters working in educational settings, this series focuses on equipping participants with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to excel in the field of educational interpreting. Interpreters will focus on building expertise, confidence, and adaptability in order to meet the diverse needs of all consumers. Each session addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in K-12 environments, combining practical techniques with theoretical foundations. Key topics include language development and pedagogy, ethics and professional standards, cultural competence and inclusion, role-space and boundaries, & self-care and professional resilience. Participants will engage in interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on practice to strengthen their skills and confidence. Whether you're new to educational interpreting or looking to refine your expertise, this series will provide invaluable tools and resources to enhance your professional practice.

    Purpose of this Series

    Designed specifically for interpreters working in educational settings, this series focuses on equipping participants with the skills, tools, and strategies needed to excel in the field of educational interpreting. Interpreters will focus on building expertise, confidence, and adaptability in order to meet the diverse needs of all consumers. Each session addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in K-12 environments, combining practical techniques with theoretical foundations. Key topics include language development and pedagogy, ethics and professional standards, cultural competence and inclusion, role-space and boundaries, & self-care and professional resilience. Participants will engage in interactive activities, discussions, and hands-on practice to strengthen their skills and confidence. Whether you're new to educational interpreting or looking to refine your expertise, this series will provide invaluable tools and resources to enhance your professional practice.

    Registration Information

    Individuals can register for this series in a number of ways.

    Full series: This registration option includes all 9 sessions, listed under the "Schedule-At-A-Glance" tab.

    Individual Workshops: Each session has its own registration link if you are interested in only attending a couple, or less, of these webinars.

    Mini-series #1: This registration option includes 3 webinars, presented by Corey Axelrod, that focuses on the consumer experience in K12 settings. These sessions will be recorded for asynchronous viewing if you cannot attend live. The link to register for these 3 sessions only is: https://education.rid.org/p/mi...

    Mini-series #2: This registration option includes 3 webinars, presented by Monique Champagne, that focuses on mental health interpreting in K12 settings. These sessions will not be recorded for asynchronous viewing and require live attendance to earn credit. Please plan to attend the full session with a functioning camera, as live participation is required for all three sessions. The link to register for these 3 sessions only is: https://education.rid.org/p/mi...

    Technology Requirements

    *Note - "Due to the nature of the content and active participation required, some sessions within this series will not be recorded for asynchronous learning. For those who attend those live, unrecorded sessions, please use a laptop or desktop computer with a camera - other smart, handheld devices are not sufficient. Ensure you are able to attend any live sessions that we are not recording as we are not able to offer refunds for this error on registrants' part. *

    Disclaimer

    For live sessions that are not being recorded, please ensure you have a functioning camera on a desktop or laptop device. Handheld electronics will not be sufficient for these sessions and refunds will not be issued for this oversight on the part of the participant.

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    March 20, 2025

    Rethinking the Binary Paradigm in Interpreting Corey Axelrod | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

    March 27, 2025

    Mitigating Ableism Within Educational Settings Corey Axelrod | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

    April 3, 2025

    Reframing the Language of Allyship Corey Axelrod | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

    May 1, 2025

    Mental Health Where? Interpreting Mental Health Topics in Education Monique Champagne | 6-9:30 pm ET | 0.35 PS CEUs

    May 8, 2025

    Movement Deletion & Hold Reduction in ASL Jaime Marshall | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

    May 15, 2025 - capped at 75 registrations

    Trauma-Informed Interpreting in Educational Settings Monique Champagne | 6-9:30 pm ET | 0.35 PS CEUs

    May 29, 2025 - capped at 75 registrations

    Managing Secondary Stress for Educational Interpreters Monique Champagne | 6-9:30 pm ET | 0.35 PS CEUs

    June 5, 2025

    The Interpreter Role in the Classroom (Registration coming soon!) Dr. Lisa Prinzi & Danny Maffia | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

    June 12, 2025

    Language Deprivation (Registration coming soon!) Dr. Wyatte Hall | 6-9 pm ET | 0.30 PS CEUs

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  • Includes Credits

    *Note - this activity will only be accessible 6/1/2025-8/31/2025. Please plan to register for AND complete the course during that 3-month window. * This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This workshop will reveal the answers to the most common questions interpreters ask about LLCs, including: Do I need an LLC? How do I form an LLC? What is liability insurance? Does an LLC provide tax savings? What is an EIN? How are sole proprietorships and S Corps different? In addition, we will examine several real-life scenarios to help interpreters evaluate whether an LLC is right for them.

    *Note - this activity will only be accessible 6/1/2025-8/31/2025. Please plan to register for AND complete the course during that 3-month window. *

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.2 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    This workshop will reveal the answers to the most common questions interpreters ask about LLCs, including: Do I need an LLC? How do I form an LLC? What is liability insurance? Does an LLC provide tax savings? What is an EIN? How are sole proprietorships and S Corps different? In addition, we will examine several real-life scenarios to help interpreters evaluate whether an LLC is right for them.

    Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC

    Rosemary Bocian, MA, EA, NIC, is a highly experienced American Sign Language interpreter and IRS credentialed Enrolled Agent. She earned her Bachelor’s in ASL Interpretation and a Master’s in Deaf Studies from Gallaudet University. From 2011 to 2020, Rosemary worked fulltime as a freelance ASL interpreter in the D.C. metro area. In 2017 she coauthored The Interpreter’s Quick Guide to Self-Employment, a resource used by interpreter training programs nationwide. Following its release, she also began leading workshops, including the 2019 RID National Conference. That same year, Rosemary initiated a professional transition by earning her EA credential and co-founding Quick Guide Tax, a firm devoted to offering personalized tax and financial services to interpreters and self-employed professionals. Today, drawing on her interpreting background, she specializes in freelance interpreter taxation. As a licensed EA, author, and experienced speaker, Rosemary excels at translating complex tax concepts into clear, accessible guidance, empowering clients to confidently navigate self-employment.

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    This series of three webinars is designed to address critical issues within the world of sign language interpretation in educational settings, particularly from a socio-cultural perspective. The series aims to challenge assumptions, uncover hidden biases, and offer actionable strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive environments for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in educational settings.

    This series of three webinars is designed to address critical issues within the world of sign language interpretation in educational settings, particularly from a socio-cultural perspective. The series aims to challenge assumptions, uncover hidden biases, and offer actionable strategies for creating more inclusive and supportive environments for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in educational settings.

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    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. With a lens of addressing allyship as it pertains to the Deaf community, the presenter will take a deep dive into the underlying principles and ideologies of allyship, including in-depth discussions on supportive and performative allyship. Understanding the allyship framework will allow us to better explore context-specific applications of the framework, as well as identify necessary steps and behaviors individuals should take to cultivate and drive meaningful change.

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.3 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    With a lens of addressing allyship as it pertains to the Deaf community, the presenter will take a deep dive into the underlying principles and ideologies of allyship, including in-depth discussions on supportive and performative allyship. Understanding the allyship framework will allow us to better explore context-specific applications of the framework, as well as identify necessary steps and behaviors individuals should take to cultivate and drive meaningful change.

    Corey Axelrod

    Corey Axelrod

    Corey Axelrod founded 2axend in 2017 after observing the challenges his father, Rick Axelrod, faced when advocating as a Deaf individual for his right to quality communication access in healthcare during his tumultuous battle with Multiple Myeloma, an incurable cancer of the bone marrow.

    As a member of a multigenerational Deaf family, Corey has been long exposed to the various systemic barriers impacting his family and the greater Deaf and hard of hearing community. Corey is committed to eliminating these barriers and guiding organizations to create equitable experiences for his community.

    Corey also currently sits on Northwest Community Hospital’s Patient and Family Advisory Council and serves as a member of the ASTM International F43.06 Subcommittee on Captioning Standards. In June 2021, Corey completed his third-term as president of the Illinois Association of the Deaf, Illinois’ leading civil rights organization of, by and for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Illinoisans.

    After this interactive workshop, participants will:

    1. Recognize a minimum of three impacts of their own actions and behaviors.

    2. Identify a minimum of three ways Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may perceive supportive and performative allies.

    3. Identify a minimum of three reasons why some actions and behaviors are more effective than others.

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    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.15 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. Join us in exploring a piece of Deaf History by learning more about the remarkable life and legacy of William "Dummy" Hoy, one of baseball's most influential yet often overlooked figures. We will delve into the historical research surrounding Hoy's career, his impact on the sport, and the challenges he overcame as a Deaf player in professional baseball. Not only was he a skilled outfielder who was a pioneering athlete that helped shape the use of hand signals in baseball but changed accessibility in sports on a broad scale. Hoy and this webinar are game-changers!

    This Professional Studies program is offered for 0.15 PS CEUs at the little/none Content Knowledge Level. RID HQ is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.

    Join us in exploring a piece of Deaf History by learning more about the remarkable life and legacy of William "Dummy" Hoy, one of baseball's most influential yet often overlooked figures. We will delve into the historical research surrounding Hoy's career, his impact on the sport, and the challenges he overcame as a Deaf player in professional baseball. Not only was he a skilled outfielder who was a pioneering athlete that helped shape the use of hand signals in baseball but changed accessibility in sports on a broad scale. Hoy and this webinar are game-changers!

    Upon completion of this session, participants will:

    1. Summarize at least three key contributions Dummy Hoy made to baseball & Deaf history, &

    2. Discern how Hoy's career influenced the development of hand signals in baseball and identify one way his legacy continues to impact the sport today.

    Steve Sandy

    Associate Producer/Researcher

    Steve Sandy, like Hoy, is Deaf. Steve attended Model Secondary School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and then went to work for the Federal Government where he has worked for the past 23 years. He is currently with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service-Columbus - Defense Commissary Agency as a researcher and lead and is also a finalist for the FEA handicap federal Employee of the Year.

    For the past eighteen years Steve has done extensive research on his idol, Dummy Hoy.In 1989, Steve became President of the Ohio Association of the Deaf, a statewide advocacy group that was founded in 1940 as the Ohio Deaf Motorist Association. Among items on the organization's agenda was a measure supporting Hoy's inclusion in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.Steve was one of the people who were instrumental in getting Dummy Hoy inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame.