Become a Sponsor
Our biennial conference offers a unique opportunity to communicate your company’s message to conference participants representing different areas within the ASL and Deaf Studies education field from across the United States and, in some cases, internationally.
The American Sign Language Teachers Association (ASLTA) is the national level organization in ASL education. Your sponsorship will support innovative and collaborative efforts in sign language teaching and learning through the following:
-
- The biennial National Professional Development Conference regularly attracts several hundred attendees, including teachers, curriculum developers, researchers, and leaders.
- In-person and virtual networking with decision-makers and practitioners.
- Various concurrent and plenary session offerings.
- Insightful exchanges of best practices and strategies are needed to address the ongoing transformational changes occurring in academia.
- Promotional events involving attendees and their institutions through pre- and post-event communication strategies, including promotional visuals, media exposure, and social media activities.
Registration:
The Core Team is currently finalizing registration details. Please keep an eye out for our upcoming email blast and social media posts.
The ASLTA Board and its conference committee will be updating and modifying information about the upcoming 2025 conference. We recommend that you visit the pages listed below periodically to ensure that you have the most current details.
Sponsorship Opportunities
NOTE: we may be required to change or substitute sponsorship benefits depending on availability.
KISSFIST: $500
Definition: the KISSFIST sign is one of the popular signs in the Deaf and signing community. The sign has multiple meanings depending on the context and facial expression. The common meaning is “like” but as in “love it”.
THAAAT!: $1000
Definition: The THAAAT! sign, also known as THAT-THAT, is a commonly used reactive sign within the Deaf and signing community. It can have multiple meanings depending on the context and accompanying facial expression. Typically, it is used to respond to a statement that supports the previous discussion. For instance, when someone says “OMG! This person has a big heart…”, another person could respond with “THAAAT!”
PAH!: $2,500
Definition: The PAH! sign is widely used within the Deaf and signing communities. Its origins are closely linked to the triumphs of the Deaf community in overcoming societal obstacles. This sign can convey multiple meanings based on facial expression and context. Typically, it indicates a sense of relief or excitement, with the most common interpretations being “at last,” “about time,” and “finally.”
TRUE-BIZ: $5,000
Definition: The TRUE-BIZ sign is a popular sign in the Deaf and signing community. Its meanings depend on context and facial expression. Common meanings include “seriously,” “for real,” “literally,” and “real talk.”
CHAMP!: $7,500
Definition: The CHAMP! sign is one of the common signs in the Deaf and signing community. Depending on size and intensity, the sign has multiple meanings. The common meanings are “the best” and “top notch.” It could also mean “far out,” as in something neat, amazing, or surprising in a good way.
PEI-PEI: $10,000
Definition: The PEI-PEI is not a sign but a common mouthing morpheme that goes with the well-known sign 2H HS: 8, L: both hands up and beside the shoulders, PO: inward, and M: flicking upward. Its meanings depend on context, facial expression, and when. The sign can mean “the best,” “a pro at this,” and “impressive, right?!”