The Wisconsin Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (WisRID) is seeking presenters for our Annual Conference 2020 theme of “Make Every Connection Matter”. Knowledge is power! Everyone we encounter affords a new opportunity for us to make a sustainable connection and learn information to apply to our personal and professional lives. Each connection made and the information obtained, has the unique power to shape who we become.

Presentations are sought on all topics related to the field as well as non-interpreting related topics (including but not limited to professionalism, multicultural awareness, Deaf history, and other topics based on American Sign Language and Deaf organizations).

Proposed sessions will be selected based on the information you provide. BE CREATIVE! To fit our schedule, we are looking for workshops that can be taught in 90 minutes, 3 hours, or 6 hours.

We are also searching for possible entertainers and conference interpreters. If you would be interested in applying for entertainment please provide us the proper information on this “Workshop Proposal Application”. If you’re interested in being one of our conference interpreters, please also fill out the “Conference Interpreter Application.”

Considerations will be given to those who are willing to provide dual services as both presenters and interpreters for the conference. Please note that you must send in both applications if you are interested in providing dual services.

Applications due by:  April 1st. 2020

WisRID Annual Conference Planning Committee is accepting applications for hearing and Deaf conference interpreters as well as captionists for our upcoming conference. Individuals who are dually qualified interpreters/captionists are strongly encouraged to apply. During this year’s conference we are offering a paid mentoring opportunity to qualified working interpreters who want to gain conference interpreting experience.  We encourage seasoned and novice conference interpreters to apply. All individuals will need to fill out the application.

We are looking for qualified hearing and Deaf interpreters to join our team. Interpreters will be needed for WisRID business meeting, group discussions, entertainment, general discussions, and possibly copy signing.  Captionists will be needed for the WisRID business meeting.

INTERPRETER REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

∙ RID, BEI Advanced, BEI Basic, or NAD Certification

∙ Other Requirements are listed on the application

CAPTIONIST REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION 

∙ Proof of Certificate of Completion

∙ Other Requirements are listed on the application

We are also searching for possible entertainers and conference presenters and entertainers. If you would be interested in applying for presenters and/or entertainment, please provide us the proper information on “Workshop Proposal Application.”

Considerations will be given to those who are willing to provide dual services as both presenters and interpreters for the conference. Please note that you must send in both applications if you are interested in providing dual services.

Applications due by: April 1st, 2020