Free Sponsor Workshops!

As part of CAID’s A Safe Place to Be Conference, we are pleased to offer two free, one-hour sponsor workshops led by trusted organizations who actively support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, families, and professionals.

These sessions are open to the entire CAID community and provide an opportunity to learn directly from organizations doing meaningful, practical work in the field.

Whether you are already registered for the conference or simply want to explore the work of our sponsors, you are warmly invited to attend.

Workshop Schedule

Monday, January 12, 2026

6:30–7:30 PM (CST)
The Signing Room & The Online Itinerant

Learn more about the Signing Room

and The Online Itinerant!

January 12 from 6:30-7:30 pm CST

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In this combined session, The Signing Room and The Online Itinerant will each share how they support accessible communication and professional growth for educators and families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children.

The Signing Room is an immersive virtual sign language community, where participants build natural, conversational skills with peers and Deaf language models to increase confidence and expressive ability no matter which sign system they use. Learn how this approach strengthens receptive and expressive signing beyond basic vocabulary and builds real-world communication skills.
The Online Itinerant is an expansive online platform of trainings, resources, and community supports designed for professionals and families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing Llearn about on-demand professional development, time-saving tools like IEP goal banks and checklists, and ways to deepen instructional practice and confidence through evidence-based resources and community interaction.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

6:30–7:30 PM (CST)

Partners Interpreting &

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

Join the discussion with Partners Interpreting and

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss!

January 13 from 6:30-7:30 pm CST

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Educators and districts supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students often find themselves asking the same hard questions:

What do we do when there are no DHH resources anywhere nearby?
How do we know if an interpreter is truly qualified?
Is the equipment working the way the student actually needs it to?
What’s the backup plan when an interpreter or captioner calls out sick?

These aren’t small questions—and they don’t have one-size-fits-all answers. They show up daily in schools across the country and directly impact access, confidence, and student success.

Join Partners Interpreting for a guided conversation grounded in practical resources, shared experiences, and honest discussion.

There will be time for question, shared experience, open dialogue and resources you can revisit after the session

If you’re carrying a challenge, wrestling with a decision, or simply want to hear how others are navigating these realities, you are warmly invited to join the conversation.

Following Partners Interpreting, Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss will highlight resources that help educators and families understand the educational impact of hearing loss and implement effective supports across settings.