Chattanooga Interpreting, LLC

The CARE Project 2026 Tennessee Parent Professional Collaborative, for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children, and the professionals who served them
Feb 13 & 14, 2026
Chattanooga, TN

The CARE Project 2026 Tennessee Parent Professional Collaborative It Takes A Village: Celebrating Every Child, Every Way

The memorial service for Sharon Bryant is tomorrow, Feb 7 2026 at 4pm at Partnership in Chattanooga

🌟 Join Us in Remembering Sharon Bryant 🌟

We come together to celebrate the life of Sharon Bryant on February 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

📍 5600 Brainerd Road Suite E-1, Chattanooga, TN 37411

We invite everyone to bring a dish or snack to share, creating a warm, communal atmosphere as we honor Sharon’s memory. Your contributions will add to the love and camaraderie of the gathering.

We look forward to sharing this special time with you, filled with memories, stories, and laughter as we remember the impact Sharon had on us all.

November 22, 2025
11:30am Town Hall Meeting regarding the TN Interpreter Licensure Bill. Interpreters can earn 0.2 GS CEUs for free.
12:00pm Partnership Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch

Both events will be at Calvary Chapel Northside
8615 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Did you know that the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency has a YouTube channel with videos in ASL that explain how to prepare for emergencies and disasters? Check it out:

TEMA Accessible Emergency and Preparedness Video Resources in ASL

Having a great time at the SERID conference

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:

Board for Evaluation of Interpreters Certification Program | Texas Health and Human Services Texas Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification program information for individuals seeking to become certified sign language interpreters in Texas

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

2025 SERID Conference – SERID

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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