Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf (TSID)

08/31/2026

✨ Your newest TSID member perk just dropped! Monthly Mentorship Roundtables are officially here! 🤟

Make sure you’re a member: www.tsid.org ✨

We are so excited about the incredible group of mentors we have lined up for these monthly roundtables!

If you want to be part of the conversations and learn from some really great interpreters, fill out the form and sign up. Once a month, we’ll send out the Zoom link for that month’s roundtable!

https://forms.gle/G1o3Ys2a4Hawmu539

08/27/2026

Here is an opportunity!

📣 TSID MENTORSHIP ROUNDTABLE — SEPTEMBER 20!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Our very first TSID Mentorship Roundtable is happening virtually on September 20 from 6:30–8:30 PM, and you don’t want to miss this one!

We’re excited to welcome Jose as our guest as he shares his experiences, lessons learned, and insight from his journey in the interpreting profession. 🤟

These monthly roundtables are designed to be a space for connection, conversation, mentorship, and growth—whether you’re newer to the profession, still finding your footing, or simply looking to learn from and connect with other interpreters.

📅 September 20
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎤 Guest: Jose Peralez III
🔒 TSID Members Only

Our Mentorship Roundtables are a TSID membership perk, so you must be a current TSID member to participate.

Not a member yet? Join today at www.tsid.org!

Save the date, invite your TSID friends, and come ready to connect, ask questions, and learn from Jose’s experience. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🤟

08/26/2026

Ft. Worth ‘terps, please let us know that you’re safe from the Ross Fire or if you need support.

Firefighters are battling numerous wildfires threatening homes in the West.

08/24/2026

Looking for a way to get involved with TSID?

We currently have a few VACANT LEADERSHIP POSITIONS and would love to find members who are ready to step up, get involved, and bring their ideas to the table!
And hey… if you’ve been looking for an opportunity to add a little LEADERSHIP to that résumé, this might be it! 👀

Current openings include:
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Chair
- Multicultural Member Section Chair
- Professional Deaf Interpreters Member Section Chair
- TSID Region 3 Rep

Serving in a TSID leadership position is a great opportunity to build your professional network, develop leadership experience, represent your peers, and have a voice in the direction of your professional organization.

You don't have to have all the answers; you just need to be willing to get involved and help us grow!

Interested? Reach out and let us know!

08/14/2026

Kinda chic to mentor the next generation.
Kinda chic to invest in your own professional growth.
Kinda chic to connect with interpreters across the state.
Kinda chic to invest in Texas interpreters.
Kinda chic to be involved in your professional community.

There are so many ways to get connected with TSID, whether that means becoming a mentor or mentee, attending professional development, connecting with interpreters in your region, or simply making your voice heard about what you want to see from your organization.

Not a TSID member yet? Join us!
Membership: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tsid-memberships

Interested in mentorship? Follow and connect with the TSID- Mentorship Program

Find your region and get connected locally:
TSID Region 1 - Panhandle
TSID Region 2 - North Texas
TSID Region 3 - West Texas
TSID Region 4 - Central Texas
TSID Region 5 - Southeast Texas
TSID- Out of State Members

And we want to hear from YOU. What kinds of professional development, networking opportunities, mentorship, and resources would you like to see coming up?

Take our member/community survey:
tinyurl.com/TSIDSurvey26

Getting involved in your profession?

Kinda chic. 😉

08/10/2026

Looking for CEUS? Make sure you are following your region reps!

This annual training prepares educational interpreters for a successful school year by reinforcing ethics, professionalism, district expectations, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality communication access for every student.

08/06/2026

Your Region. Your Voice. Your Future.

We want to hear from YOU!

Your TSID Region Representatives are here to serve your region, and the best way for them to do that is by knowing what matters most to you. Whether you're looking for networking opportunities, CEUs, mentorship, social events, advocacy, or something completely different—we want your feedback!

👉 Visit your region's page to find the survey link and take just a few minutes to share your thoughts.

TSID Region 1 - Panhandle

TSID Region 2 - North Texas

TSID Region 3 - West Texas

TSID Region 4 - Central Texas

TSID Region 5 - Southeast Texas

TSID Region 6 - South Texas

TSID- Out of State Members

Being a TSID member means you have dedicated Region Representatives working for you. They bring a wealth of knowledge, understand the unique needs of your local area, and can help create professional development and networking opportunities that are meaningful to your region. While each region has its own priorities, all of our Region Representatives are collaborating to strengthen and support the interpreting profession across the entire state of Texas.

🌟 Out-of-state member? We've got you covered too! Please visit the MAL – Out-of-State page to complete your survey.

Your input matters. Your voice matters. Help us build the programs, events, and resources that YOU want to see.

Find your region's page, complete the survey, and help shape the future of TSID!

08/04/2026

Self Paced Workshop Opportunity!!!

Ready to build your confidence in healthcare interpreting? 🩺✨

Our Medical Terminology 101: Foundations for ASL Interpreters workshop is here—presented by SLS’s own Kayla Geide Heck! This self-paced course breaks down essential medical language so you can show up prepared, confident, and ready to support clear communication in healthcare settings.

✔️ Learn prefixes, suffixes & root words
✔️ Understand body systems, diagnoses & medications
✔️ Explore real-world terminology used in interpreting

Whether you're a student, new interpreter, or seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills—this course is for you.

💻 Self-paced
🎓 1.0 PS CEUs available
ℹ️ $85

Learn on your schedule, at your pace.

👉 Register today and take your interpreting skills to the next level!

https://www.signlanguagestudiosllc.com/professional-development

08/03/2026

🎉 TSID Regional Pages Are Here! 🎉

We're excited to announce that all six TSID regional pages are now live!

Be sure to follow the page for your region to stay up to date on:
📢 Regional announcements
📅 Local events and professional development opportunities
🤝 Networking opportunities
📚 Resources and information relevant to your area

Have a question or need to connect with your Region Representative? Reach out anytime through Facebook Messenger or email—and don't forget to add their email address to your contact list so you never miss an important update!

Also, be on the lookout for a survey coming soon!
Your Region Representatives want to hear from YOU. Tell them what you want to see in your region, what opportunities are important to you, and how they can best support you. This is your chance to help shape the future of your region and make your TSID membership even more valuable.

Find your region, hit Follow, and let's build stronger regional connections across Texas!

TSID Region 1 - Panhandle [email protected]

TSID Region 2 - North Texas [email protected]

TSID Region 3 - West Texas [email protected]

TSID Region 4 - Central Texas [email protected]

TSID Region 5 - Southeast Texas [email protected]

TSID Region 6 - South Texas [email protected]

Out of state members... the MAL is your representative and she is working on a page for you as well!

08/02/2026

Board members and Committee chairs have been in board training all day!

This is a friendly reminder that the first TSID Board Meeting of the new fiscal year will be held tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

The meeting is open to the public, and we welcome anyone who would like to attend, learn more about TSID, and observe the work of the Board.

Don't forget! If you haven't already, please renew your TSID membership and pay your membership dues. Your continued support helps TSID provide professional development, advocacy, networking opportunities, and resources for interpreters across Texas.

Zoom Information

Meeting ID: 849 2888 9449
Passcode: 400216

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!