Partner With Endless Potential
Why Partner With Us?
We believe in investing in signing communities, families, and individuals – providing a space for each
community to immerse themselves in educational and social experiences regardless of signing ability.
Our goal is to create better communication and language access for all.
Check Out Our Sponsorship Opportunities!
Clin On the Boxes
In-Kind Sponsorship
In-Kind Sponsorship
Provide low-cost branded items that promote the conference!
- Notebooks
- Gift Cards (Starbuck, Chick-fil-a)
- Fidgets
- Games
- Water bottles
- Pins
- Sunglasses
Strategic Funding
Strategic Funding
Donate towards specific needs:
- Conference Program Book
- Interpreting Services*
- Morning Coffee (Saturday & Sunday)
- Promotional Items (battery packs, YETI cups, insulated water bottles)
Each One, Reach One
Each One, Reach One
In addition to our six conference scholarships, we encourage you to support the professional
development of your colleagues. This commitment helps the sign language community grow stronger.
Your contributions for tickets to the conference or the cost of hotel rooms can be anonymous, or you
can notify the beneficiary of your kindness.
Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. – Helen Keller
Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. – Helen Keller
Become a Conference Sponsor
The Hands Up Conference Team would like to invite you to participate in sponsoring the silent weekend conference. The Hands Up Conference will meet the need for a voice-off venue, and we would love to ask for your participation in this tremendous undertaking.
About our Sponsors
Become a Vendor or Exhibitor at the Conference:
Vendor/Exhibit slots and physical space at the conference is limited, please know that we cannot guarantee you a space near an outlet, nor can you bring banners or promo background displays that are larger than the space you will occupy.
Information for the day of the conference: vendor set up starts at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 and take down is Sunday, June 21st, 2026 around 12pm noon.
Your contribution will include a 6 X 1.5 table, covered by a white tablecloth with a black or burgundy skirt, and two chairs. We cannot guarantee floor space for any floor signs outside your area. As we want you to advertise your business and partnership with us, we encourage you to bring your floor banners just in case! Our Vendor/Exhibit space is out in the upstairs foyer area where the entirety of The Hotel will have access to. The Florida Hotel and The Hands Up Conference will not be held responsible for any items that are lost, stolen, or misplaced.
Thank you for taking the opportunity to invest in the professional development of our community!
If you have any questions regarding your vendor space, please contact Bill F. Ross III at conference@HandsUpCommunications.com or 828-390-1186
Joseph "JV" Featherstone
M.S., CEO & Owner of Hands Up Communications, LLC
“In a world where every voice deserves to be heard, empowering interpreters means empowering the Deaf Community to share their stories and experiences.”
Thank You to Our Sponsors!






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Helps businesses and organizations build better relationships with their employees, students, patients, and clients who are Deaf or have limited English proficiency. Through interpreting, translating, and transcription, we help you create a sense of belonging for everyone you serve. No matter the language they use.
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