RID National Conference
August 06, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
August 1-6, 2009
2008 RID Region II Conference
August 02, 2008
ASL Services, Inc. is a proud sponsor of RID.
July 31 - August 2
Raleigh, NC
The Sheraton Hotel
Official RID Conference Website
RID is a national membership organization representing the professionals who make communication possible between people who are deaf or hard of hearing and people who can hear. Interpreters serve as professional communicators in a vast array of settings such as: churches, schools, courtrooms, hospitals and theaters, as well as on political grandstands and television.
RID Conference
August 03, 2007
The 2007 Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), Inc. 20th Biennial Conference
Dates: Friday, August 3-
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Location: San Francisco, California
Introduction
The 2007 RID National Biennial Conference is expected to attract upward of 2,000
members to San Francisco. The emphasis is on educational development. More than 100
different educational opportunities were offered at the 2005 Conference, ranging from
five hour concentrated extended workshops, three hour workshops, one and one-half hour
professional presentations and forums on topics of interest to those in the profession as
well as plenary sessions most mornings. The number will likely be comparable in 2007.
Many businesses pay for staff members to attend the RID conference since it is the best
opportunity for educational development in the United States. Additionally, as the largest
gathering of sign language interpreters in the world, it offers participants the opportunity
to meet with fellow colleagues from around the nation and the world and establish lifelong
professional relationships. The best and the brightest of the profession will be on
hand in San Francisco. Make your plans to be there as well.
Deaf Tour of Sicily 2007
May 14, 2007
Historical, Cultural and Landscape Painting Tour of Sicily
For Deaf Groups
We'll start this tour in month of May 2007 and encourage Deaf Tourists to discover the wonder of the Sicily.
Minimum 15 persons
8 Days/7 nights – From May 14 to 21 2007
Tariff: € 720 per person
By Coach – Bed and Board
Hotel 3*/4* in double room
Typical Restaurants
Interpreter of Sign Language, Deaf Courier and Local Tour Guides
The Travel Agency "MARANGOLO VIAGGI" is excited to announce to organize the "Deaf Tour of Sicily" in collaboration with a Deaf Organizer – Courier Mr. Vito de Marco who is keen on discovering Deaf Culture, making friendship with the Deaf Planet around the world and welcoming the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tourists in his native land.
SICILY
Beautiful, mysterious Sicily inhabits a world all its own, with its own hybrid language, a unique cuisine tangy with the spices of Africa, and a rich culture derived from the parade of Mediterranean powers that have ruled its shores.
Our fascinating hikes bring us to the vineyard-covered slopes of mighty Mt. Etna, into the Pantalica Gorge, where 5,000 Neolithic tombs are hewn into canyon walls, and out to the charming Aeolian Islands jutting out of pure aquamarine seas.
As we explore this land, we also relish the glorious monuments of many epochs, from a staggering wealth of Greek and Roman temples to majestic cathedrals with Arab-Norman facades, a testament to the multicultural heritage of one of the most gorgeous islands in the world.
1st DAY - MONDAY, MAY 14, 2007: ARRIVAL TO CATANIA
Arrival in Catania and meeting with the courier and transfer to the hotel located in zone of Catania - Acireale.
Little briefing about general information on the itinerary. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
In the order of arrival hour, possibility to visit Acicastello, known for the Norman Castel and Acitrezza for the stacks. In the late evening free dinner in the restaurant located in Acitrezza.
2nd DAY - TURSDAY, MAY 15, 2007, : SYRACUSE - CATANIA
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning excursion to Siracusa, the most beautiful Greek colony of Sicily. We will visit the famous "Fontana Aretusa", and the archaeological area with its marvellous theatre and "Orecchio di Dionisio". After lunch in Ortigia in a typical restaurant, the small baroque island, old city centre of Siracusa, the tour will go on with the visit of Catania, the town known for its original baroque style and for its streets built with black lava stone from mount Etna. Walking tour through Via Etnea, the Baroque street "Via Crociferi", the Piazza Duomo with the Cathedral and the "Liotru" statue, symbol of the city, the roman Amphitheatre, the Opera House, the University, and the noble Palace of Biscari. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight in the hotel.
3rd DAY - WEDNSDAY, MAY 16, 2007: ETNA – TAORMINA - CASTELMOLA
Breakfast at the hotel; morning dedicated to a fantastic excursion to Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. Across fascinating landscape, we will reach a height of 2000 metres, where we will enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Ionic Sea. In the afternoon free time in Taormina, the small medieval village called "the pearl of the Ionic Sea", famous for its typical small streets and his fascinating Greek theatre. We'll continue to Castelmola and visit the typical Bar Turrisi. In the late evening free dinner in the typical restaurant located in Taormina. In the night return to the hotel overnight.
4TH DAY - THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2007: PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Piazza Armerina, in the heart of Sicily, where we will visit "Villa Romana del Casale", famous for its fantastic mosaics. Lunch in a typical restaurant "Antica Roma". We will continue our tour to Agrigento and visit the wonderful "Valle dei Templi". Concordia Temple, Ercules Temple, Giunone Temple and Castore and Polluce Temples represent the most beautiful example of the Greek Civilization in Sicily. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
5TH DAY - FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007: AGRIGENTO – SELINUNTE – ERICE
SEGESTA - MONDELLO
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Selinunte and visit the archaeological park, the largest in the Mediterranean area. Lunch in a typical restaurant. We'll continue our tour to Erice and visit the beautiful area of Trapani, with its vineyards famous all around the world; we will visit the fascinating Erice, a small medieval village with ancient Greek origin, situated on a little hill, where it will be possible to enjoy a fantastic view on the Egadi Islands and have a nice taste of its typical almonds biscuits.
We'll continue also to Segesta and visit the temple. At the end of the Day. Arrival to Mondello, cute small town known for its beach. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
6TH DAY - SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2007: PALERMO – MONREALE
Breakfast at the hotel; morning visit of the Capital of Sicily, one of the richest town in Sicily for history and art. We will visit the Cathedral, "Palazzo dei Normanni" with its "Palatina" Chapel, the "Quattro Canti", the Opera House, the Pretoria Square. We will continue to Monreale to admire the Cathedral with its splendid 12th century mosaics, and the cloister of the Benedectine monastery with Moorish architecture.
In the afternoon optional excursion to: "Santuario di Santa Rosalia" on Monte Pellegrino and Mondello, the favourite beach of Mondello people for a walk or a nice swim. Dinner in hotel or Free Dinner in old town and overnight in hotel.
In the case the Palermo Provincial Association of the Deaf and its President Armando Giuranna accept to satisfy Mr. organizer Vito de Marco's proposal to welcome foreign deaf tourists, they will be available to organize the deaf theatre show at night.
7TH DAY - SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2007: PALERMO - CEFALU' – ACIREALE
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Cefalù and visit of the Norman Dome, rich of Byzantine mosaics. Lunch in typical restaurant. Possibility to visit the Bagheria Villas of the 700s or Archeologically Site of Soluto. We will continue our tour to Acireale and visit the lovely churches in old town. Dinner in the hotel or Free Dinner outside and overnight at the hotel.
In the case the Giarre Association of the Deaf agrees with Vito de Marco, its ex well-known Vice-President about welcoming foreign deaf tourists, they will be available to organize the dinner or party.
8TH DAY - MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007: CATANIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Participant's departure. In order of departure hour, long journey for the airport, possible visit of Catania. End of tour of Sicily.
C o n d i t i o n s
The fee includes:
- Accommodation in hotel 3*/4* stars;
- Coach o minibus for the progress of the tour in Sicily as per program;
- Deaf Courier for the whole length of the tour;
- Seven Half Boards of which two meals included in typical restaurant as per program;
- Local Guides where necessary - Agrigento/Selinunte/Taormina;
- Tolls and parking;
- Europe Medical Assistance and no stop luggage;
- Iva – Tax.
The fee doesn't include:
- The flight from and for the origin destinations;
- The transfers from Airport to Hotel and Vice versa;
- Drink and Meals, tips and extra;
- All as not recommended to the voice "The fee includes"
- Ingressi a Musei e Siti Archeologici.
Supplements and reductions:
- Single room supplement: € 160 per tour;
- Transfer APT/Hotel/APT by stage:
about Palermo 80,00 Euros / about Catania 60,00 Euros by car from 1 to 3 participants;
- Excursion to St. Rosalie Shrine / 6th day: € 15 per person;
- Reduction third and fourth bed for adult, children: € 35 per tour;
- Dinner in Hotel, not expected by program: 20 Euros per person;
- Drink to meals as per program: 1/2 of water and 1/2 of wine – 28 Euros per person.
WE REMIND YOU THAT WE HAVE NOT MADE ANY RESERVATION REGARDING TO THIS ESTIMATE PROPOSAL FOR THIS TIME, WE CAN TAKE BACK SOME VARATIONS BOTH IN THE PROGRAM AND IN THE PRIX FOR THE MOMENT OF THE DEFENITIVE RESERVATION.
PLEASE NOTE that the reservations can be communicated to our direct booking through the attachment of information membership ballot paper, attached to the copy of receipt for bank transfer equal to a minimum down payment (deposit) of 250 Euros as the following:
Marangolo Viaggi srl
Piazza Tivoli 10 - 95030 Tremestieri Etneo – CT – Italy
Iban - IT 28J0301916908000001608136 – swift RSANIT3P
Bank Coordinates:
Credito Siciliano Ag. 8 Zona Ind.le Catania
J 3019 16908 1608136
Direct Booking numbers:
Fax : 0039 095 7902124 – E-.mail: marangolo.grp@email.it
Tel. 0039 095 7902552 – 0039 360 926264
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The fees in full will have to arrive successfully by bank transfer at leat one month before the date of beginning of the Tour, which will be informed to the single addresses by the coming of the minimum of 15 participants
After the post of fee deposit, in case of renunciation or cancellation of the tour, at least one month before the departure date and anyway previously the definitive mutual confirmation, the deposits would be returned in full.
After the post of the fee in full, in case of cancellation of the tour, the participants would pay the penalty according to contract of trip, percentage proportioned by the departure date of the Tour, with a maximum of 100% en case of NO SHOW.
For more information, contact us if you are interested in travelling to Sicily.
Travel Agency "Marangolo Viaggi"
Web site: http://www.koralia.it/inglese/home.htm
E-mail: marangolo.grp@email.it
Tel. +39 095 7902552
Fax +39 095 7902124
Piazza Tivoli, 10
95030 Tremestieri Etneo (Catania, Sicily) - Italy
Deaf Organizer – Courier
Vito de Marco
E-mail: vitodemarco@tin.it
Fax: +39 095 374692
Cellular Phone Message Text: +39-335-5947846
Links
Taormina: http://www.taorminanetwork.it/english/home.htm
Castelmola (Bar Turrisi): http://www.turrisibar.it/turrisi_eng.htm
Etna: http://www.cormorano.net/etnadiscovery/eindex.html
Syracuse: http://www.apt-siracusa.it/uk/pag1.html
Agrigento: http://www.bestofsicily.com/agrigento.htm
Piazza Armerina: http://www.piazza-armerina.it/mosaici/photo/index.html
Cefalù: http://sicilia.indettaglio.it/eng/comuni/pa/cefalu/turismo/turismo.html
Palermo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palermo
Mondello: http://www.mondellolido.it/pagine/guidatur/rassegna.htm
Monreale: http://www.sicilytourist.com/incominginsicily/palermo/monreale.htm
Erice: http://www.bestofsicily.com/erice.htm
Selinunte: http://www.bestofsicily.com/selinunte.htm
Acireale: http://www.frcreations.it/fabgallery/pictures/italy/AcirealeAcitrezza/AcirealeAcitrezza.htm
Acitrezza: http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Europe/Italy/Sicily/Catania/Acitrezza
Accastello: http://www.comune.acicastello.ct-egov.it/
Catania: http://www.catanianetwork.it/index.html
Sicily Photos: http://www.sicilyphotos.com/sicily_photos_an_000001.htm
Sicily: http://www.vallidisicilia.it/english/english/offerte.asp
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents Conference September 18-20 in
September 20, 2006
Updated registration information is now available for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Adolescents: Leaving No One Behind! conference scheduled for
September 18-20 in Memphis, TN. Opening day keynote presenters include Dr.
Martha Sheridan, author of Inner lives of deaf children: Interviews and
Analysis, and Dr. I . King Jordan, Outgoing president of Gallaudet
University. A panel presentation will be moderated by Dr. Douglas Watson,
Director of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Persons Who
are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. A listing of concurrent workshops, registration
and hotel information is available on the website
http://www.flagler.edu/about_f/gallaudet.html
This site also includes links to activities and sites to see in Memphis.
Conference participants also have the opportunity to sign up for a tour of
Graceland (Will there be an Elvis sighting?) This tour will include the
mansion, automobile museum, and other sites on Graceland. After the tour, we
will have a barbecue dinner in the automobile museum. The tours are
self-guided and will take approximately two hours. The $70.00 ticket will
include the tour, dinner and round-trip transportation from the conference
hotel.
The conference is co-sponsored by the Gallaudet University Regional Centers
and the University of Arkansas Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Gold Level Sponsor is the
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center. Silver Sponsors are Gallaudet
University and Tennessee Relay Services. Bronze level sponsors are Sorenson
VRS, Tennessee School for the Deaf, and the Alabama Department of Mental
Health, Office of Deaf Services. Conference supporters include ADARA, CEASD,
American Society for Deaf Children, Hands and Voices, and the Memphis City
Schools Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program.
We are planning to offer CEUs from RID, NBCC, NASW, and Gallaudet
University. Applications are in process and approval is anticipated.
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Steve Larew
NAD National Conference
July 03, 2006
Due to Hurricane Katrina damage to New Orleans, Louisiana, the 48th Biennial NAD Conference will now be held June 29-July 3 at the Desert Springs-JW Marriott Resort in Palm Desert, California. The 49th Biennial NAD Conference will return to New Orleans in 2008.
Please visit the NAD website for more information: www.nad.org
NAD 2006 Conference
July 02, 2006
http://www.nad.org/2006conference
About NAD Conferences
Biennial NAD Conferences are rotated annually among the four regions of the
United States, Biennial NAD Conferences, held in the even numbered years,
traditionally bring together more than 2,500 deaf, hard of hearing,
late-deafened, deaf-blind and hearing consumers, parents, youth,
professionals, educators, organizational and corporate representatives for
five days of professional development, enrichment, training, networking,
governance meetings, receptions and related evening events.
Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
November 13, 2005
The 10th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is scheduled for September 30 - November 13, 2005.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/guides/epcot/events/
DOIT Classes for the Summer
July 01, 2005
Distance Opportunities for Interpreter Training Center(DOIT Center @ Front Range Community College)presents
Two Unique and Exciting Programs for 2005
Don’t miss your chance to participate in one of these valuable programs.
This is the last offering of these courses under the current Grant funding cycle!
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The Dimensions of Ethical Decision Making for Working Interpreters
This advanced level 15 week online course provides you with the opportunity to explore the core values, guiding principles and the dimensions that impact ethical decision-making. You will develop strategies for addressing and resolving dilemmas arising from a variety of case studies and complete activities designed to foster greater degrees of ethical fitness. The goal of the course is to foster a collegial investigation of ethics and ethical decision-making as the cornerstone for the competent autonomy of Sign Language Interpreters.
What: 3-credit hour online course
When: August 22 - December 13, 2005
Who: Working Interpreters (3+ years experience)
Cost: Tuition and Materials - $530.00
Result: 3 undergraduate college credits, 4.5 Professional RID CMP/ACET CEUs available
Maximum number of students admitted: 50
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Prior Learning Assessment for Interpreters
This 15 week online course introduces you to the process of creating a professional portfolio by developing evidence that your learning represents college level work, mapping your learning to specific college courses and discovering the options for submitting your portfolio for college credit. You will develop a portfolio to document your prior learning and mastery of 38 entry-to-practice competencies. Students meet online to discuss the purposes and goals of a portfolio, and to decide which materials will be included in the final portfolio.
What: 15-week online course
When: August 22 - December 13, 2005
Who: Working interpreters (5+ years experience)
Cost: Tuition and Study Guide - $530.00
Result: Develop your own portfolio, 4.5 Professional RID CMP/ACET CEUs available
Maximum number of students admitted: 25
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL DO IT CENTER PROGRAMS:
i Access to a computer and the Internet
i Microsoft Word 2000 or higher
i Ability to send and receive email
i PowerPoint 2000 preferable
BONUS-FREE ORIENTATION TO ONLINE LEARNING!
Required two-week online orientation course for all students from August 5 - 20, 2005. Learn how to use the Web for an online course and become acquainted with your classmates.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2005
Tuition Due: July 15, 2005
CONTACT: LaNae Phillips at lanae.phillips@frontrange.edu or Toll Free: 1-866-885-6087 ext. 7 for more information or visit our Website to apply online (http://au.frcc.cccoes.edu/~doit/)
National Deaf Latino Conference 2005
June 30, 2005
"The Kaleidoscope of the Deaf Latino Community"
June 30 - July 3, 2005
Doubletree Hotel
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Celebration of Sign 2004
October 08, 2004
Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 8-9, 2004
Gate Communications is hosting the Celebration of Sign 2004! This year is our 6th annual CelSign celebrating the beauty of Sign Language in the Arts. We are excited to have with us this year Miss Deaf America 2004, Erin Casler, and Miss Teen International 2003, Bailey Mills. The girls will be helping to host the event, and will perform themselves as well! The event also features professionals and students, both Deaf and Hearing. Come join us in Nashville, Tennessee on October 8th and 9th. If you like Signed Music, Dance and Drama this is an event you don't want to miss! For more information contact the Gate Comm. office at 615-221-4030 V/TTY, or view the CelSign 2004 website at: http://www.gatecommunications.org/gatecomm/celsign2004.htm