It's a Deaf Thing,
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About the event
“It’s A Deaf Thing” is a capstone event for September’s Deaf Awareness Month. provides the unique opportunity for Florida’s estimated 200,000 Deaf to gather and celebrate their culture and share their perspectives and increase awareness of Deaf issues.
The inaugural event, scheduled for Saturday, September 30 at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland, FL features products, and services. Additionally, an art and craft show showcasing products by and for the Deaf Community runs the full day. A talent show at 6:00 PM is the grand finale to a full day celebrating the Deaf Community.
Why should you sponsor?
“It’s a Deaf Thing” is the only known event of its kind across the state of Florida, and is expected to feature more than 50 Deaf-owned and Deaf-focused businesses, and to celebrate the culture and increase awareness of Deaf issues. “I am excited to present this opportunity for the Deaf Community across Florida to have a place to gather and connect with each other and showcase their skills,” says David Lind, NIC, President, ProjectDEAF.
Since this is our inaugural event, it is difficult for us to predict attendance. However, interest is already high. Our event, registered with EventBrite, has already seen registrations for our free tickets statewide. Previous events like this regularly attracted 2,000+ members of the Deaf community from across the state of Florida.
David LindDavid Lind is a nationally certified interpreter and pastor to the Deaf at Seabreeze Church in Largo, FL. He began learning sign language at age 14 and has interpreted in community, VRS and VRI settings. He has completed a M.Div. from Liberty University in Virginia and is currently working toward ordination. He currently works as an independent contract interpreter and volunteer president of ProjectDEAF, a registered 501(c)(3), based in Largo, FL. ProjectDEAF was founded by members of the Deaf Community who wanted to promote Deaf Community and Awareness. David seeks to empower and encourage the Deaf Community by serving it in whatever capacity he is able and has gathered a team to host the “It’s A Deaf Thing” event.
ProjectDEAF's primary mission is to support and empower the Deaf Community through a variety of programs and services. Planned activities include Deaf exhibition/cultural event, pro bono interpreting services, and ad hoc advocacy efforts. Future activities may include a Deaf Community Center, job coaching, and educational workshops. ProjectDEAF is a newly formed organization based in the state of Florida, but our board and volunteers have many years of experience working in and for the Deaf Community.
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501-1000 attendees expected
50% Male Attendees
50% Female Attendees
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6 available packages from US$100 to US$5000
https://www.sponsormyevent.com/its-a-deaf-thing-lakelandName listed on event website and NGO website as "Partner" with link to your website until August 2018 1 complimentary booth space Name included on print media/banners as space is available
10 available
Name listed on event website as "Donor" Brochures placed on table for attendees to collect if desired
10 available
Name listed on event website as "Donor" with link to your business website Brochures placed on table for attendees to collect if desired
10 available
Name listed on event website as "Donor" with link to your business website Listing on print advertising as space is available Brochures placed on table for attendees to collect if desired
10 available
Name listed on event website and NGO website as "Sponsor" with link to your website until August 2018 2 complimentary booth spaces One 15 minute slot on stage to discuss your business Name included on print media/banners as space is available
10 available
Name listed on event website and NGO website as "Corporate Sponsor" with link to your website until August 2018 2 complimentary booth spaces Two 15 minute slots on stage to discuss your business Name included on all print media/banners.
3 available
