Interpreter Workshop 2025
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM for check-in)
Location: 521 N Ervay St, Dallas, TX 75201
Hosted by: First Dallas Deaf in partnership with Purple Communications and ZVS
Workshop Title:
“To Pay (or Not to Pay) for Church ‘Terps’ — That Is the Question”
About the Workshop
Join Jaime and Armondo Bilancione for a thought-provoking and practical workshop exploring the unique dynamics of interpreting in church settings. Together, we’ll discuss how interpreters can prepare effectively, partner well with congregations, and maintain healthy professional boundaries while serving in ministry contexts.
Participants will also examine ethical and practical considerations surrounding compensation and sustainability for interpreting services in church environments.
This workshop creates an open space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration — helping interpreters, ministry leaders, and students strengthen their understanding of what it means to serve with both excellence and integrity.
Who is this workshop for? Deaf and Hearing interpreters that work in the religious setting.
Jaime and Armondo Bilancione Bio
Armondo and Jaime Bilancione are dedicated to their faith and serve the Lord through their talents as ASL Interpreters. Both are RID certified (NIC-Advanced) interpreters, collectively possessing over 40 years of experience in the ASL interpreting field. Armondo holds degrees in Information Technology and ASL Interpretation from RIT, while Jaime’s academic background includes degrees in Deaf Ministries and Bible. Additionally, Jaime served as a pastor of a Deaf church (within a larger, hearing church) for 14 years. Jaime and Armondo have led Interpreting ministries in churches in Arkansas, Maryland, and presently in Texas. They offer a distinct “behind the curtain” perspective on accessibility provision within religious contexts. They also possess extensive experience in various other settings, including VRS, conferences, medical, VRI, Bible Translation, and corporate environments. Jaime and Armondo are co-owners of Exceed Interpreting, a company that provides interpreting services to the North Dallas area.
Learning Objectives
Participants will:
- Identify the unique linguistic and environmental demands of interpreting in church settings.
- Apply strategies for partnering with church leadership and congregations to enhance communication access.
- Analyze key factors (legal, ethical, and practical) that influence whether interpreting services should be compensated.
- Develop approaches to foster long-term, sustainable interpreting access within church communities.
Registration Details
Registration Fee:
- $50 per person (includes lunch & 0.4 CEUs)
- $25 per person (ASL students or others not obtaining CEUs; includes lunch)
CEUs: This workshop offers 0.4 CEUs under Professional Studies (Little/None) category.
Sponsor: Purple Communications is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This Professional Studies Program is offered for 0.4 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.
Accessibility & Inclusion
Purple Communications, ZVS, and First Dallas Deaf promote an environment of mutual respect, free from discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, hearing status, or any other protected class.
Additional Information
- Doors open at 9:30 AM for check-in.
- Light refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the day.
- No refunds will be issued, but registrations may be transferred to another person or future workshop hosted by First Dallas Deaf.
- Requests for interpreters and other accommodations must be submitted to deafministry@firstdallas by November 5, 2025
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