February 2026 Newsletter
As you embrace 2026, find moments to show how you feel, be mindful of your needs and embody compassion.
Let's explore themes around care.
SECRET ADMIRERS
The Newsletter Committee elicited notes of admiration from your colleagues. Check out this true expression of care!
Listed in alphabetical order
CAREFUL IN YOUR WORK
We all have biases. It's natural. How do we make sure these are not impacting the work we do - especially when working with Deaf and hard of hearing youth?
Sign Language Studios "Your Bias, What?" Workshop!
Details: Saturday 2/7
Time: 6 -9pm EST
Cost: $25
CEUs: 0.3 PPO
BENEFITS OF SELF-CARE
If you missed this Parking Lot Debrief last year, give it a go!
Jen Kagan and Andrea Rehkopf discuss how the physical, mental and emotional load of this career can wear on our bodies. Jen shares the array of services she provides to interpreters and promotes a Deaf Yoga Instructor - Beatrice Bachleda!
Parking Lot Debrief Podcast - The Benefits of Yoga for Interpreters
FREE on YouTube
CEU Cost: $12
CEUs: 0.125 PS
DEAF HEART INTERPRETING
Six presenters provide insights on interpreting in the K-12 setting with Deaf Heart. From working with various ages, fostering collaboration, igniting your own learning, and cultivating inclusive environments that support neurodiversity.
Silent Garden Series is offering "Interpreting with a Deaf Heart: Building Access in K-12 Education"
Details: Saturday 2/21
Time: 11am -8pm EST
Cost: FREE!
CEUs: 0.7 PS
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Date: February 7th
Time: 11am-3pm EST
CEUS: 0.3 PS
COST: $75 (Additional $15 to process CEUs)
Presenter: Dr. Wyatte C. Hall, Ph.D.
The Moving Hands-- Visual Vernacular: Expand Your Signing 20 HR Training
Dates: February 15th - 26th (Sun - Thur)
Time: 7pm-9pm EST
CEUS: 2.0 PS
COST: $198 (with code = SLR10)
$11 CEU processing fee (waived for SLR employees that work a minimum of 50 hrs in the past 6 months)
Presenter: Daniel Israilov
ASLIS-- Unlearning Words: #1 Begin to See
Date: February 18th
Time: 6-9pm EST
CEUS: 0.3 PS
COST: $30
Presenter: Seth Gore
AQI-- The Educational Interpreter Role in the IEP Meeting
Date: February 23rd
Time: 6pm-9pm EST
CEUS: 0.3 PS
COST: $75
Presenter: Donna C. Flanders (MS, CI/CT)
BMC-- Audism in the Interpreting Field
Date: February 28th
Time: 11am-1pm EST
CEUS: 0.2 PS
COST: $25 | $17 for BIPOC & Deaf interpreters or all students
Presenter: Betty Colonomos
Boys Town-- "Quote" Interpreting "End Quote" Standardized K-12 Assessments
Date: April 18th
Time: 11am-3pm EST
CEUS: 0.4 PS
COST: $75 (Additional $15 for CEU processing)
Presenter: Dr. Kimberly Hutter Ph.D.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE:
Interested in joining Gina, Maureen and Jamie in future Newsletter planning? Contact jamie@SLRconnect.com
Please reach out to PD if you're ever in need of more support and resources!
