Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.

04/07/2026

Welcoming back another returning vendor, Amaryllis White Dove, she'll have some Mother's Day crafts/gift packs as well as Native American crafts for you to shop. Stop by her booth at DILA's Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18.

04/07/2026

Another interpreter CEU opportunity.

The Live Application Workshop for the Interpreter Career Clinic is coming up on Saturday, April 11th! This is your chance to get guided practice, peer feedback, and real-time scenario discussions to sharpen your professional presentation.

⚠️ Important Reminder: To attend the live session on 4/11, you must first complete the asynchronous "Developing Your Brand" module. Register now to give yourself plenty of time to dive into the foundational recording so you’re ready to hit the ground running with the group!

Let’s align your skills and resume to land you the career outcomes you actually want.

🔗 Secure your spot: https://education.rid.org/p/terpclinicpackage

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04/07/2026

Attention Certified Interpreters or those on the way to being certified. Interpreter credits in a very important topic.

Register today for the next installment of our Being Michelle series, "Interpreting for Deaf Individuals in Substance Use and Legal Contexts.”

This session moves beyond theory to discuss current research, litigation updates, and real-life case studies. Whether you are a seasoned legal interpreter or looking to better understand the barriers within carceral settings, don’t miss this chance to gain strategies for navigating the systemic injustices and barriers Deaf individuals experience in these complex systems.

Secure your spot today: https://education.rid.org/p/substanceuse

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04/06/2026

Vendor highlight on Park Lane Jewelry who will be at DILA's April 18 Mother's Day Craft Fair. Come see their current jewelry collection.

04/06/2026

New Vendor Highlight, Gifted Creations. Come check out their Fun Tshirts, sweat shirts, mouse pads and other handcrafted gifts. All located at DILA's Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18.

04/06/2026

Resource to help with Interpreter Certification test.

Join Us to Prepare for NIC/BEI EXAM PREP STUDY TABLE

Virtual Program
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 6PM-8PM
Location: Zoom Platform

In Person Program
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 11AM-1PM
Location: Laurel Branch Library
Address: 507 7th St. Laurel, MD 20707

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/fNicB5TWrVp7k9LN7

✔STUDY TOGETHER
✔ PRACTICE SKILLS
✔ ASK QUESTIONS

Join our Study Table!
RID and BEI are NOT AFFILIATED with this event. If you have any questions, please email gov.odhh@maryland.gov

*To request additional Study Table locations, please email us at gov.odhh@maryland.gov.

04/02/2026

Looking forward to welcoming back Crowbirdie Miniatures with their new creations at our Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18. Come check out the polymer clay sculptures and jewelry. Below is a sampling.

04/02/2026

We are excited to welcome another new vendor, J & M Creations. They will be showing their wonderful resin, glass and seashell artwork, PVC Crab Caddies, Windchimes, trinket boxes, coasters and more. Below is a sampling of their work. Come check them out on April 18 at DILA's Mother's Day Craft Fair.

04/02/2026

Welcoming yet another new vendor to our Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18. Willow Creek Magnet Co. They can make you a custom made magnet for you from digital pictures you supply. They also have some color in for the kiddos. Come check them out.

04/02/2026

Welcome new vendor, Treasures From the Sea (Paintings by Lauren) who will be selling her hand embellished & painted scallop and oyster sales along with other artwork. Below is a sampling. Come to DILA's Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18 to check out her artwork.

04/02/2026

Our upcoming Mother's Day Craft Fair on April 18 would like to welcome back another repeat vendor, Christina Aten with Paper PieBooks.