These Hands: Black and Brown Interpreters Virtual Meeting
2025-04-07 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
Affinity Group: Black and Brown Interpreters
This affinity group provides a vital space for interpreters who identify as Black or Brown to connect, support, and uplift one another. Within the interpreting field, as in many professions, individuals from marginalized communities can face unique challenges related to representation, access, and equity. This group fosters a sense of community, allowing members to share experiences, discuss strategies for navigating professional obstacles, and advocate for greater diversity and inclusion within the interpreting profession. This group also serves as a space to discuss general interpreting issues. Members can share and explore ethical dilemmas, best practices, and the evolving landscape of the interpreting field, all within a supportive environment where shared cultural understandings and lived experiences enhance the depth of these professional conversations. All meetings are virtual and conducted in American Sign Language (ASL).
If not already a member and interested in more information, contact: thesehands@strideinterpreting.com

Deaf Culture in Missouri
2025-04-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Callaway County Public Library, 710 Court St, Fulton, MO, 65251, United States
Join us for an insightful discussion with
a representative from the Missouri
Commission for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing. We’ll explore not only the
language and communication aspects of
the Deaf experience, but also how these
factors shape a unique perspective on
what it means to be deaf in America.

These Hands: New and Emerging Interpreters Virtual Meeting
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:30
Affinity Group: New and Emerging Interpreters
The journey of a new interpreter is filled with both excitement and challenges. This affinity group offers a supportive environment for those who are new to the field or are in the early stages of their careers. It’s a place to gain valuable insights, receive peer mentorship, and build a professional network. Members can share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from the expertise of more seasoned interpreters during guest speaker nights. This group aims to lessen the feelings of isolation that can come with being new to a profession, and help foster a stronger sense of professional identity. It provides a space to discuss ethical dilemmas, and get advice on how to grow within the field. Meetings are conducted in Spoken English.
If not already a member and interested in more information, contact: thesehands@strideinterpreting.com

GSLAD DART Tournament 2025
2025-04-12 09:00 - 17:00
Flyer description: Decorated with a Dart Board with three darts in the bullseye and the words Dart Tournament 2025
April 12 2025 Doors open at 9AM, Entries Drawing at 10AM Tournament begins 11AM
Fans/Players $5.00
Brats/Hamburger with Fries $9.00
Men Individual 301-GUARANTEED $480 (Based on 30 Entries-Entry Fee $20)
Women Individual 301 GURANTEED $480 (Based on 30 Entries-Entry fee $20)
CRICKET MIXED (NAMES DRAWN) ENTRY FEE $25
501 MIXED (NAMES DRAWN) ENTRY FEE $25
501 & 301 WILL BE DOUBLE ELIMINATION
301 INDIVIDUAL-ENTRY FEE $20/CRICKET WILL BE SINGLE ELIMINATION
GAVIN BALLOW AT GSLAD.RD@GMAILCOM

2190 Creve Couer Mill Rd, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
www.gslad.org

MMDC Springfest
2025-04-12 10:00 - 18:00 | William Woods University, 1 University Ave, Fulton, MO, 65251, United States
Flyer description: MMDC Springfest is decorated with a picture of blooming daffodils and another of tulips with the words HAPPY SPRING
April 12, 2025 10am to 6pm
Where? William Woods University Room 006 in Fulton, MO
Meat: Corned Beef
Please bring vegetables and Drinks will be sold
Bringing a covered dish? $5.00 No dish $8.00 Visitor (not eating) $3.00
HOMEMADE COOKIE OR CAKE FOR A CONTEST…not store bought!
GAMES TO PLAY AND WINT PRIZES!!!
Contact: William Walker at Walkercad8@gmail.com

MCDHH Deaf Legislative Day
2025-04-16 08:00 - 14:00 | Harry S. Truman Building, 301 W High St., Jefferson City, MO, 65101
EVENT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 7TH FLOOR IN ROOM 750A
FLYER: BLUE-TONED FLYER WITH A PICTURE OF THE STATE CAPITOL ON THE RIGHT. THE WORDS DEAF LEGISLATIVE DAY: EQUITY IN ACTION. AMPLIFYING DEAF VOICES IN LEGLISLATIVE MCDHH LOGO IN THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER
LEGISLATIVE DAY IS A POWERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR HTE DEAF COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS. BY SHOW UP IN UNITY, THEY CAN RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS ADN PUSH FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE INCLUSION. THIS WILL HELP THE DEAF COMMUNITY LEARN HOW THEIR PRESENCE CAN IMPACT ON IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE DECISIONS.
ADVANTAGES: MEET YOUR REPRESENTATIVE, TOUR THE CAPITOL, LEARN ABOUT POLICIES, SEE HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW, PRESENTATIONS, LEARN ABOUT CURRENT BILLS.
GET IN TOUCH WITH US 573.355.9320
COME AND JOIN US FOR DEAF LEGISLATIVE DAY

These Hands: Watch Party
2025-04-17 17:30 - 21:00
What is a Watch Party?
Haven’t participated in a watch party before? Here’s the idea:

We find a virtual workshop offering CEUs that’s already happening.
We invite local interpreters to attend with us virtually.
If there’s enough interest, we host a watch party where everyone can attend the workshop together in a shared physical space.

Register: HERE
If not already a member and interested in more information, contact: thesehands@strideinterpreting.com

Presentation: Poet of the Rebellion: Laura Redden Searing
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Missouri State Archives, 600 W. Main St., Jefferson City, MO, 65102
Poet of the Rebellion:Laura Redden Searing and Deaf History in Missouri

In recent years, the Deaf community has gained greater visibility in popular culture. The success of CODA (2021), starring Deaf actors Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin, along with Nyle DiMarco’s groundbreaking achievements as the first Deaf winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, showcase this shift. Yet, Deaf Americans have been shaping history and defying barriers since before our nation’s founding.
Lawrence Yates, President of the Missouri Association of the Deaf, and Becky M. Davis, Executive Director of the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, will highlight the extraordinary life of one Deaf Missourian: Laura Redden Searing. A gifted poet and journalist, Searing published under both her own name and the pen name Howard Glyndon. During the Civil War, The St. Louis Republican sent her to Washington, D.C., where she not only reported on the conflict, but also wrote poems about the events she witnessed on the battlefield. Join us as Yates and Davis share how, despite living as a Deaf woman in the 19th century, Searing rose to become one of the leading literary voices of her day, defying the presumed limitations of her disability.
PHOTO: Laura Redden Searing: Black and white picture of a white woman with her hair pulled back wearing dangling earrings and a dark long-sleeved dress outfit. She is holding a rod in her hand.

American Sign Language/English Interpreter will be provided.
Presented By:
Friends of the Missouri State Archives
Dates:
April 17, 2025

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These Hands: ASL Night Out (KC)
2025-04-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Tall Trellis Brewing Co, 25600 W Valley Parkway, Olathe, Kansas, 66061
ASL Night Out
KC metro ASL and Interpreting communities gather to have fun!
Tall Trellis Brewing CO
25600 W Valley Parkway Olathe, KS 66061
For more information, contact: thesehands@strideinterpreting.com

MCDHH Meeting
2025-04-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Missouri Behavioral Health Council (Temporary Location), 2401 E McCarthy, Jefferson City, MO, 65109, United States

These Hands: New & Emerging Interpreters In-Person Meeting (KC)
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30

Interpreter Townhall Meeting
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00
MCDHH Interpreter Town Halls are an informal opportunity for interpreters to discuss and interact with MCDHH staff and other Missouri interpreters. It is a good opportunity to express ideas and concerns one sees relating to the community in which they work and provide service. Information gathered may be discussed with staff and commission members in the process of making change.
Please follow the link below.
https://stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=me993efed81d2988507cccb932c8a20e2

Sign Support-Free D/HoH Community Event for Families
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Mid-Continent Public Library East-Lee’s Summit Branch, 2240 SE Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, MO, 64063
FLYER: SIGNSUPPORT LOGO OF TWO ANDS CUPPING THE WORDS “SIGN SUPPORT” TEAL/MINT FLYER AND TEXT. PHOTOS OF A HAND IN THE ‘ILY’ HANDSHAPE AND A LITTLE GIRL WITH A COCHLEAR IMPLANT. TEXT: FREE DEAFAND HOH COMMUNITY EVENT. JOIN US FOR A FUN, FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING KIDS! WE HAVE A LARGE ROOM AT THE LEE’S SUMMIT LIBRARY WHERE KIDS CAN PLAY WHILE PARENTS CONNECT. WE’LL HAVE ACTIVITIES AND SNACKS FOR THE KIDS, AND IT’S PERFECT FOR LITTLE ONES FROM BIRTH TO 8 YEARS OLD. ALL FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE WELCOME! VISIT THE LINK OR SCAN THE QR CODE: linktr.ee/signsupportnetwork

Mid-Mo Deaf Club Casserole Day
2025-05-10 10:00 - 18:00 | William Woods University, 1 University Ave, Fulton, MO, 65251, United States
FLYER: Picture of a casserole dish. MMDC Casserole Day. May 10, 2025. 10am to 6pm. Where? William Woods University, Room 006, Fulton, MO 65251. Bring vegetables!!! MEAT: Casserole. Drinks will be sold. Bring Covered dish: $5.00. No dish: $8.00 Visitors not eating: $3.00 Games to WIN!!!!! Graphic: WIN PRIZES!!!!! Contact William at Walkercad8@gmail.com

Interp. WS: These Hands Mini Conference
2025-05-31 | Kansas City Public Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States

These Hands Mini-Conference
2025-05-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Kansas City Public Library, 14 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64105, United States
FLYER: WARM TONES WITH SQUARE GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS OF PROFESSIONALS LEADING MEEINGS, SITTING AROUND A TABLE, IN A MEETING ETC. FIRST EVER THESE HANDS MINI-CONFERENCE. EARN UP TO 0.6 CEUS AND NETWORK WITH FELLOW INTERPRETERS IN THE KANSAS CITY MENTRO. 14 WEST 10TH STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105. MAY 31, 2025 REGISTRATION OPEN. $60 TICKET
Registration is $60 and includes a boxed lunch!
Click here to register

DHH Family Camp
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Cuivie River State Park, 678 MO-147, Troy, MO, 63379, United States
Come join us and other families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids as we get acquainted and explore more of the outdoors!
All families welcome!
Activities: hiking, swimming, crafts, archery, canoeing, fishing, campfire cooking and much more!
Camp Derricotte has barracks/cabins, a dining hall, a craft area and an infirmary. Staff will be onsite.
No cost to families of D/HH children ages up to 18.

Interp. WS: Deaf/Hearing Team Interpreting In Action
2025-06-13 17:00 - 2025-06-14 17:00 | KU Edwards Campus, 12600 S Quivira RD, Overland Park, Kansas, 66213
Join us for a dynamic two-part workshop designed to deepen collaboration between Deaf and hearing interpreters. Friday evening will focus on foundational concepts through lecture and guided discussion, while Saturday offers hands-on practice in mock scenarios that bring those strategies to life.
This workshop is open to certified hearing interpreters and Deaf interpreters who are either certified or pre-certified with some formal training. Our goal is to support stronger local collaboration, increase comfort and confidence in team interpreting, and create a space where interpreters can grow, connect, and learn from one another in an authentic and supportive environment.
1.0 Professional Studies RID CEUS

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Deaf Fun Day-Fugitive Beach
2025-06-14 08:00 - 18:00 | Fugitive Beach, 16875 County Road 5285, Rolla, United States
$17.99/adults & $14.99/kids, discounts for military, first responders, seniors, and locals! Purchase at entrance or on line.Life jackets $6/day to rent.Book a shady spot on our website
Organized by Lee Taylor

DYS-Deaf Youth Camp
2025-06-22 - 2025-06-27 | Baptist Ridge Campground, 19437 Baptist Ridge Rd, Warsaw, MO, 65355
Deaf Youth Camp (www.deafyouthcamp.com)
Baptist Ridge Camp
Warsaw, MO
Ages eligible: 9-high school
Registration: $100.00
Limited Scholarships are available

Contact: Vivain Crowley at deafyouthcamp1982@gmail.com

STL Deaf Pickleball Social Gathering
2025-06-22 13:00 - 17:00 | McNair Park St. Charles, 3100 Droste Rd, St. Charles, MO, 63301
FLYER: STL DEAF PICKLEBALL SOCIAL GATHERING FREE TO PLAY-ALL AGES. JUNE 22ND STARTS AT 1pm. MC NAIR PARK 3100 DROSTE RD. ST. CHARLES, MO 63301 BRING PADDLES. FLYER IS OFFWHITE WITH PADDLES AND PICKLEBALLS IN THE BACKGROUND. STL DEAF SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB

Interp. WS: THESE HANDS: New & Emerging Interpreters Virtual Meeting
2025-07-09 18:30 - 20:30
Zoom link is provided, RSVP is requested. Please contact the meeting host for more information (see below).
Come join us and meet Professor Stacey McIntosh-Lily!
Learn about the KU Edwards program, in Overland Park, and all that it has to offer.
Bring your questions!
Available to ALL!
Language of workshop: English
For more information:
TheseHands@StrideInterpreting.com

Movie Showings: Marlee Matlin "Not Alone Anymore"
2025-07-11 08:00 - 2025-07-16 17:00 | Fine Arts Theatres, 3859 West 95th Street, Overland, KS, 66206, United States
Join Us for an Inspiring Film Event!
Next Friday, July 11, we’re excited to open Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore at the Glenwood Arts Theatre in Overland Park, KS. This powerful new documentary highlights Marlee Matlin’s groundbreaking journey as a Deaf actress and activist, offering an emotional and uplifting look at her life, career, and impact.
Showtimes (July 11–16):
🕐 Daily (except Sunday) at 1:15 PM & 7:15 PM
🕐 Sunday at 1:15 PM only
Please spread the word—like all of our films, it will only continue to show based on ticket sales. Let’s help make this story seen and heard!

Marlee Matlin was born into a hearing family, like roughly 95% of Deaf people. Growing up in Illinois, she faced episodes of isolation and abuse. She found joy in performing at a local deaf theater. In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award and was thrust into the spotlight at 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, NOT ALONE ANYMORE explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. As a child, filmmaker Shoshannah Stern was inspired to believe that a deaf woman like herself could pursue a career as an actor after seeing Matlin win her Oscar. Stern’s directorial debut is an intimate, honest, and loving conversation between two profoundly connected people that weaves together Matlin’s first-person account with interviews from those who know her best.

88th Marshall Deaf Cookout
2025-07-12 09:00 - 19:00 | Marshall Deaf Cookout, 1538 E. Vest St., Marshall, MO, 65340, United States
FLYER: GRAPHIC OF BASKET FILLED WITH APPLES, SANDWICHES, BREAD, ETC. 88TH MARSHALL DEAF COOKOUT, WHEN: JULY 12, 2025, WHERE: INDIAN FOOTHILL PARK, NORTH POINT SHELTER, 1538 E. VEST ST., MARSHALL, MO. TIME: 9AM TO DUSK. ADMISSION: $6 WITH COVERED DISH, $7 WITHOUT COVERED DISH, $4 AGES 7-15, FREE AGE 6 AND UNDER.
WE WILL PROVIDE COLD CUT SANDWICH WITH SELECTION OF MEATS. DRINKS WILL BE SOLD. OUTSIDE DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED. WE WILL AHVE GAMES AND PRIZES TO WIN! NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS!! BRING HEALTHY FOOD AND LESS DESSERTS!! BRING LAWN CHAIRS!! CONTACT EMAILS: SHARONHUBBARD21@YAHOO.COM OR WALKERCAD8@GMAIL.COM. CHAIRPERSON: MICHAEL HUBBARD CO-CHAIRPERSON: WILLIAM WALKER.

These Hands: Meet with William Woods University
2025-07-23 18:30 - 20:00
Meet with William Woods University
Name of Event
Meet with William Woods University
Event Description
Come join us and learn about William Woods University and all that their interpreting program has to offer. Dr. Carrie McCray will be joining us so bring your questions!!
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n2BF0bVrTByxhSZmoh1kyA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Best,

Jasmine Velasco, (she/her)
Communication Coordinator | These Hands
NIC and BEI Master Certified and Licensed Interpreter
These Hands Team: Jasmine Velasco, Lisa Wirken, Artemis Poarch and Stephanie Drever
Email: TheseHands@StrideInterpreting.com

MCDHH Meeting
2025-07-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Compass Health Center, 3515 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO, 65109
Location for Meeting:
Compass Health Center
Administration Office, Dogwood Room
3515 Amazonas Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109

Interp. WS: Sign Language in an IDD World
2025-07-29 10:30 - 12:00
(Part of the TERP Training Series with PA’s Office of Developmental Programs)
July 29, 2025
11:30 am – 1:00 pm (EST)
Virtual Event (Zoom)
Presented in American Sign Language
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1MivHRdR4WIhTzbDG2eFQ
Interpreting for folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires a variety of specialized skills. Understanding the varying perspectives both within and outside of the community is essential to doing your best work.
This session will take a deeper dive into the variety of ways sign language is used in the context of intellectual and developmental disabilities. This virtual, live, training session will focus on ASL vocabulary often used in the intellectual/developmental disability world and modifications that are commonly seen. Bring your own examples to share. The session will incorporate didactic elements, as well as large & small group discussions.
Attendees should be prepared to be on camera and participate in discussions.
This training is appropriate for ASL-English interpreters and students. 0.15 PS CEUs provided through Pennsylvania Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (PARID). Participants do not need prior content knowledge to attend.
At the completion of this training, the participant will be able to:

Compare & contrast the linguistic needs of Deaf professionals in the IDA system vs. Deaf individuals receiving support,
Describe the variety of signing skills used by DHHDB individuals in the IDA system, and
Identify 3 tools or approaches an interpreter can employ when working in the IDA world.

About the presenter: Lori Milcic is a nationally certified ASL-English interpreter with a specialist certification in mental health interpreting (QMHI). She also holds a master’s degree in psychology and currently works as the Deaf Services Coordinator for ODP.
There is no cost for this workshop.
Visit https://home.myodp.org/resources/terp-training-series
to stay up to date with this and other Terp Training Series
sessions offered by ODP.

PARID is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This PS program is offered for .15 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level. ODP follows a policy of nondiscrimination in all environments including recruiting, hiring, training, benefits, promotions, transfers, or treatment on the job on the basis of color, religious belief, sex, age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or disability.
For accommodations, refund policy, or other information, please contact Lori Milcic at C-LMILCIC@pa.gov or via text/voice/FaceTime at 412.606.3174.

Interpreter Townhall Meeting
2025-07-29 18:00 - 20:00
MCDHH Interpreter Town Halls are an informal opportunity for interpreters to discuss and interact with MCDHH staff and other Missouri interpreters. It is a good opportunity to express ideas and concerns one sees relating to the community in which they work and provide service. Information gathered may be discussed with staff and commission members in the process of making change.
Please follow the link below.
https://stateofmo.webex.com/stateofmo/j.php?MTID=m1e6c0b192bd5f4654ecccf7f08f9fe58 (NEW)

Interp WS: Working with DeafBlind Clients
2025-07-30 08:30 - 16:00 | Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS, 67260, United States
Wednesday, July 30
Registration: 8:30 am
Workshop 9am-4pm
(lunch provided)
Rhatigan Student Center
Rm 233 | Wichita State University
Workshop/Course Description:
The workshop will focus on teaching participants techniques needed in working with Close Vision interpreting, and about the role of CoNavigator, which will help them improve their interpreting skills when they work with DeafBlind clients. In addition, the participants will learn the techniques of DeafBlind 101 and CoNavigator 101. The workshop will combine lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities for the participants to apply their learning experience of the concepts and practice their skills.
Participants will learn about a variety of skills needed in working with different DeafBlind clients, such as Close Vision interpreting, and the role of the CoNavigator. Participants will also learn about the difference between Tactile ASL and Protactile Language. The presenters will engage participants in hands-on activities to demonstrate skills and increase participants’ comfort with tactile communication.
Presenters: Sarah Goodwin and Aimee Chappelow
Ms. Goodwin is a doctoral student at Lamar University, researching issues that impact the DeafBlind community. She has provided workshops on Protactile and CoNavigation and has taught at Lone Star College in TX.
Ms. Chappelow has served on the board of the American Association of the DeafBlind and presented on DeafBlind issues. She has provided trainings and has taught at Johnson County Community College in KS.
Target Audience: Working interpreters. Interpreting students are also welcome at a reduced fee. Attendees can earn 0.6 RID CEUs.
Details on registration fees, refunds and cancellations can be found at the link below or QR code above. Please pre-register for the workshop at https://forms.office.com/r/fBP8dBfiif
Voice interpreting will not be provided as participants are assumed to be proficient in communicating in ASL. Other requests for reasonable accommodations can be sent to Kelly Rawlings at kelly.rawlings@wichita.edu
Other questions about the workshop can be directed to Edward Bart at edward.bart@wichita.edu

Deaf Seniors of America Conference 2025
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-07 17:00
Deaf Seniors of America Conference 2025
August 1st-7th 2025
Marriot Downtown Hotel: Kansas City, MO
Early Bird Combo Registration DEADLINE: December 31st 2024
