Chattanooga Interpreting, LLC

11/07/2025

Having a great time at the SERID conference

11/05/2025

10/30/2025

Have you heard of the BEI Interpreter Certification? BEI stands for Board for Evaluation of Interpreters. BEI started in Texas as an in-state interpreter certification. There are three levels of certification (basic, advanced, and master) along with specialized certifications for legal, medical, and tri-lingual (ASL, English and Spanish). BEI is a recognized certification in 20 states, and is included in the proposed Tennessee Interpreter License Bill. Learn more about BEI at:

Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program information for individuals seeking to become certified sign language interpreters in Texas

10/27/2025

Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness (SERID) is having their annual conference on November 6-9, 2025 in Atlanta, GA.
https://serid.org/2025-serid-conference/
For professionals serving the deaf community. Including interpreters, Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Services staff at universities, Mental Health counselors, and advocates.
Cost $500

10/23/2025

Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is hosting their Statewide Conference on Nov 7 & 8, 2025. This is for families, teachers, and professionals serving the deaf community.
Topics: Literacy in the Classroom, Policy and Eligibility, Deaf with Additional Disabilities, and Deaf Culture
Location: Tennessee School for the Blind
115 Stewart's Ferry Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Dates: Fri, Nov 7, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 7:15am - 5:30pm
Cost: $50
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10/07/2025

Chattanooga Interpreting is in need of another free-lance interpreter. We have regular weekly hours available. Please fill out an application on our website.

09/23/2025

Hamilton County 911 is able to accept text messages! Just be sure to send the location, as they won’t be able to track where you are

09/19/2025

One very valuable piece of assistive technology (AT) for Deaf is an alert system to signal events occurring in the home. This AT replaces auditory alerts with flashing lights and vibrating shakers. Additionally, messages on LED displays and notifications on mobile devices are available. There are numerous brands and features, most of them are wireless and easy to set up. Some vendors where these can be purchased include
www.Diglo.com
www.lssproducts.com
www.independentliving.com

09/16/2025

Deaf Awareness Month Highlight: Douglas Tilden was a Deaf Sculptor, known as the Michelangelo of the West. He was born in 1860 in Chico, California. As a child, he used drawings to communicate before learning sign language at the California School for the Deaf in Berkeley. While there, his career as an artist began to flourish.

09/15/2025

September is
Deaf Awareness Month!

08/08/2025

The National Anthem will be performed in ASL by Sonibert Wood at the Chattanooga Lookouts baseball game in August 17, 2025 at 2:00pm.

https://www.partnershipdhh.com/lookouts
Sonibert Wood is a proud Hard of Hearing actress and performer. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Florida, she has called Chattanooga home since 2004. Sonibert has been active in the local theater scene, performing in numerous stage productions, and recently appeared in the film JESUS by Deaf Mission Films. She carries a deep love for the performing arts and is passionate about representing and uplifting the Deaf community.