Join three influential Deaf leaders for a day of connection, culture, and community.

What the Deaf?! | Sarah Tubert & Carly Weyers
Deaf Education Advocate | Jennifer Francisco

Featuring two dynamic workshops and a live podcast experience

March 21, 2026

Event Overview

Interpreter Workshops

Two interpreter-focused workshop sessions:

  • One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Navigating Diverse Deaf Identities in Interpreting

    • Presented by: Carly Weyers & Sarah Tubert

    • 9:00–11:00 AM CT — 0.2 PPO CEUs

  • Classifiers: How Can I Use Them?

    • Presented by: Jennifer Francisco

    • 12:30–2:30 PM CT — 0.2 PS CEUs

LIVE Podcast

Carly Weyers and Sarah Tubert are bringing their podcast, What the Deaf?!, live and in person to engage, share stories, and answer your questions.

  • 6:00–8:00 PM CT (doors open at 5:30)

VIP Meet & Greet (Pre-Show)

A small group of 30 VIPs will have the change to meet, interact and get a photo with Carly & Sarah before the LIVE Podcast starts!

*Also receive special perks like: swag bag, early entry & first access to seating.

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Buy your tickets today!

Deaf Vibes Event

Deaf Vibes Workshops
from $50.00
What the Deaf?! LIVE
$40.00
Meet & Greet
$25.00
Sponsorship Opportunities
from $250.00

Thank you to our sponsors

  • Purple logo with a stylized bridge design above the words "BRIDGES" and the phrase "FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING" in purple.

    Platinum

  • Logo for Chattanooga Interpreting featuring three stylized human figures inside a circle, with the text "Chattanooga Interpreting" and the slogan "Connection Through Language Access."

    Gold

  • Logo of LTC Language Solutions with a speech bubble icon and text.

    Silver

  • Logo with black and green text reading "Hands Up Communications"

    Friends of the Podcast

  • Friends of the Podcast

 FAQs

  • Everyone! Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, CODAs, interpreters, students, and hearing allies are all welcome.

  • No — you can pick and choose. Attend workshops only, the podcast only, or bundle for the full experience.

  • Yes! ASL Interpreters will be provided throughout the event. Should you need other accommodations, please contact info@signlangaugestudiosllc.com.

  • Yes — early bird tickets are available until December 31, 2025. Don’t miss out!

  • Absolutely! Spaces are limited, so apply early to join our DeafVibes community as a volunteer or vendor. Send an email to info@signlanguagestudiosllc.com or visit the link above.

  • Reach out to info@signlanguagestudiosllc.com!
    We are happy to help!