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OFFICIAL CONFERENCE SITE
Philadelphia Marriott–Downtown 1201 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 WEB LINKS For complete and up-to-date 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly About Philadelphia: www.nad.org/philly/about Advertisers: www.nad.org/philly/advertise Exhibitors: www.nad.org/philly/exhibit FAQs: www.nad.org/philly/faqs
Join us in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love Come join NAD Conference attendees this summer in the birthplace of liberty! Why You Should Go • Share your expertise, knowledge, and ideas • Training for professionals • Enhance your professional and personal opportunities • Learn about the newest gadgets, products, and services • Cheer for your favorite team during the NAD College Bowl • Witness the crowning of the new NAD Miss Deaf America • Catch up with old friends and make new ones • Explore Philadelphia— The City of Brotherly Love
Hotel: www.nad.org/philly/hotel
Photo courtesy of www.visitphilly.com
Schedule: www.nad.org/philly/schedule Sign Up/Register: www.nad.org/philly/register Sponsor: www.nad.org/philly/sponsor Workshops: www.nad.org/philly/workshops Contact Information: National Association of the Deaf 2010 NAD Conference 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Questions? www.nad.org/contactus 301-587-1791 FAX
LINKS FOR PHILADELPHIA Things to See and Do Philadelphia– Official Visitor Site http://www.visitphilly.com/ Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/ The Visitor’s Guide to Philadelphia http://www.phillyvisitor.com/ Philadelphia City Guide http://www.hellophiladelphia.com/ Philadelphia International Airport http://www.phl.org/
Registration at a glance
Conference Accessibility
Combo BEST DEAL!
Non-Combo
Basic Registration fee included
One-time Basic Registration fee shown below:
May 31
None
NAD Member– Regular
$175
$50
NAD Member– Senior*/Student**
$150
$25
Non-Member– Regular
$215
$90
Non-Member–Senior*/Student**
$175
$50
OGG Breakfast July 6
$40
$40
MDA Preliminary I July 6
$15
$15
Welcome Ceremony July 7
Included
$15
MDA Preliminary II July 7
$15
$15
MDA Preliminary III July 8
$15
$15
Included
$40
$40
$40
Included
$70
Youth Luncheon July 10
$35
$35
Closing Banquet July 10
$115
$115
Pricing options
Basic registration includes tote bag, program book, and access to member forums, business meetings, workshops, and exhibits.
2010 Pre-Conference Deadline Date
(NAD Membership fee included in Non-Member pricing)
Events
College Bowl Finals July 8 Senior Citizens Luncheon July 9 Miss Deaf America (MDA) Finals July 9
*Over 60 years old | ** High school/full time College student (school ID required)
What You Need To Know • Optional Meal Events are NOT included in both the Combo and Non-Combo Registration. • Deadline to submit both Online & Offline Combo Registrations is on or before May 31, 2010. • Only Non-Combo Registration will be sold in Philadelphia. • Children 0-12 years: Basic registration and non-meal events will be waived only for on-site purchases and when accompanied by parent/guardian.
Conference Registration payment will be refunded according to the following schedule: • Before March 1, 2010 (75%) • March 2-April 1, 2010 (50%) • April 2-May 1, 2010 (25%) • After May 2, 2010 (0%)
All workshops, business meetings, and major events will be real-time captioned through Computer Assisted Real Time Captioning (CART). CART provides access to English language in visual format. Accessibility Requests
Deadline: May 31, 2010 The NAD will make every effort to accomodate accessibility needs that are requested prior to May 31, 2010. Please note that the NAD cannot and will not commit to accessibility needs requested after this date, including the week of the 2010 NAD Conference. Requests include, but are not limited to: • Close vision seating • Close vision, tactile, and oral interpreting • Program Book information in Braille • Program Book information in Large Print • Special Service Provider (SSP) For NAD Conference Events only To submit accessibility requests and accomodations for the 2010 NAD Conference, please visit www.nad.org/contactus or send a fax to 301-587-1791.
Conference Activities and Events Photo by Hon Siu
Order of Georges and Georgettes (OGG) Breakfast Tuesday, July 6 Join us at this gathering of loyal NAD members to kick off the first event of the Conference and select delegates to the Council of Representatives.
Business Meetings Tuesday, July 6 and Saturday, July 10 Council of Representatives Meeting. Wednesday, July 7 General Forum (Open to All Members).
Emcee: Kirsten Poston (left) Keynote: Kelby Brick (right)
Photo by Hon Siu
Miss Deaf America Preliminaries I, II, & III Tuesday, July 6— Thursday, July 8 Watch talented contestants vie for a spot in the NAD Miss Deaf America Finals. Photo by Hon Siu
Exhibit Hall Wednesday, July 7— Saturday, July 10 A shopper and browser’s paradise showcasing the latest in technology and organizations serving our community. Open to everyone!
Senior Citizens Section (SCS) Luncheon Friday, July 9 A tasty and joyous program guaranteed to add years (and laughter) to your life! Emcee: Gertie Galloway (left) Keynote: Dr. Robert Davila (right)
Photo by Hon Siu
Workshops/Commissions Wednesday, July 7— Saturday, July 10
High quality workshops and for the first time ever, commission presentations will be offered. For more information visit www.nad.org/philly/workshops.
Youth Luncheon Saturday, July 10 Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) and learn how deaf youth have inspired fellow deaf youth across the globe. Emcee: Lissette Molina (left) Keynote: Jennifer Yost Ortiz (middle), Alim Chandani (right)
Conference Activities and events
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Wednesday morning, July 7 The NAD Conference starts off with a bang via an eyecatching array of performers, keynote speakers, and more!
Keynote: Ryan Commerson Photo by Hon Siu
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Thursday evening, July 8 Young, quick thinking deaf and hard of hearing college students vie to become champions during a spirited evening of academic competition. Go, team!
Emcee: Paul Rutowski Photo by Hon Siu
Photo by Hon Siu
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Friday evening, July 9 This star-studded production showcases talents and performances by finalists. See if you can predict who will become the next NAD Miss Deaf America!
Emcees: Frank Dilato (left), Evon Black (right)
Photo provided by the National Theatre of the Deaf
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Saturday evening, July 10 End the Conference with friends, food, and entertainment by the National Theater of the Deaf. NAD CEO Nancy J. Bloch’s 18 years of service will be honored in a tribute.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Location
The official conference site is: Philadelphia Marriott–Downtown ATTENTION: RESERVATIONS 1201 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107 Phone: 215.625.2900
Reservations
Four ways to reserve a room: • ONLINE— Best way: http://www.nad.org/events/ biennial-conference/hotel-reservation • FAX this form to: 215.625.6084 • MAIL to the hotel address above • CALL 800.266.9432 (V) or 800.228.7014 (TTY). You must mention the 2010 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference.
Deposits/Cancellations:
All reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of first night room and tax. If cancellation occurs less than seventy two (72) hours prior to arrival, the deposit will not be returned by the hotel.
2010 NAD Conference Hotel Reservation This official hotel reservation form must be sent to the Philadelphia Marriott. Do not send this form to the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Headquarters. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations. GUEST RESERVATION INFORMATION Full Name: Organization/Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Daytime Phone (TTY, Voice, VP): Email(s): Names of persons sharing room:
Arrival: Departure: Day Date Day Hotel check-in: 4:00 PM Hotel check-out: 12:00 PM
For complete 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly. Philadelphia: www.nad.org/philly/about Advertise: www.nad.org/philly/advertise Exhibit: www.nad.org/philly/exhibit Hotel: www.nad.org/philly/hotel Register: www.nad.org/philly/register Questions? www.nad.org/contact
SPECIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL RATES Deadline to reserve rooms for the NAD Conference is June 4, 2010. A limited number of rooms are available, so please reserve early to ensure availiability. Single/Double: $165/night plus tax*
More Information:
Date
Triple/Quad: $185/night plus tax*
*Current tax on the sale of hotel rooms in Philadelphia is 15.2% per night. ACCOMMODATION REQUESTED NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN ROOM Please choose one option. One (1) person Two (2) people Three (3) people Four (4) people
BED TYPE (based upon availability) Please choose one option. King (1 bed in each room) Double (2 beds in each room)
PAYMENT SECTION All hotel reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of first night room and tax. Mail or fax form directly to Philadelphia Marriott, not the NAD. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations, and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations. Check/Cashier’s Check/Money Order enclosed (payable to the Philadelphia Marriott) Credit card (select type): ___American Express
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16-Digit Account Number: Expiration Date: Full Name as Shown on Card: Signature:
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___Diners Club ___Visa
IMPORTANT INFORMATION What You Need To Know •
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ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Please contact NAD at: www.nad.org/contact, no later than May 31, 2010. Meals are NOT included in the Combo Registration (these must be added as optional events). SENIOR RATE applies to individuals 60 years or older. MEMBER registration fee is for current members in good standing. NON-MEMBER registration fee includes a one-year NAD membership. STUDENT RATE applies to children ages 13-17 and full-time students with ID. Special pricing available (on-site only) for children ages 6-12 accompanied by parent/s. Purchase Orders (PO) and personal checks will not be accepted after May 31, 2010.
INDIVIDUAL INFORMATION Please print clearly. One form per person. First, Middle, Last Name: This is how your name will appear on your registration badge. Street Address: City/State/Zip:
The following refund schedule for registrations is applicable in the event of cancellations, except for medical emergencies or death in family (written explanation is required). Refund Amount 75% 50% 25% 0%
Mail/Fax to:
Fax this form with credit card information to 301.587.1791, or mail form with check, money order, or credit card information to: National Association of the Deaf 2010 NAD Conference Registration 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910
More Information:
For complete 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly. Philadelphia— www.nad.org/philly/about Advertise— www.nad.org/philly/advertise Exhibit— www.nad.org/philly/exhibit Hotel— www.nad.org/philly/hotel Register— www.nad.org/philly/register Questions? www.nad.org/contact
Email Address: Pager Address (for Emergencies): This is my first NAD Conference!
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Please check the left sidebar for What You Need to Know & Cancellation Policy specifics.
Registration Options
(Please check one: Combo or Non-Combo option.)
COMBO OPTION (make selection below)
Cancellation Policy
Postmark Deadline Before March 1, 2010 March 2–April 1, 2010 April 2–May 1, 2010 After May 2, 2010
2010 NAD Conference Registration Form
NON-COMBO OPTION (make selection below)
Pre-Conference Only
Pre-Conference and On-Site
Early Bird I Combo Deadline: January 31, 2010 $150 NAD Member—Regular $125 NAD Member—Senior/Student $190 Non-Member—Regular $150 Non-Member—Senior/Student
Basic Registration (required) Pre-Conference Deadline: May 31, 2010 $50 NAD Member—Regular $25 NAD Member—Senior/Student $90 Non-Member—Regular $50 Non-Member—Senior/Student
Early Bird II Combo Deadline: May 31, 2010 $175 NAD Member—Regular $150 NAD Member—Senior/Student $215 Non-Member—Regular $175 Non-Member—Senior/Student
Optional Basic Registration Required $40 OGG Breakfast (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary I (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary II (7/7) $15 Welcome Ceremony (7/7) $15 MDA Preliminary III (7/8) $40 College Bowl Finals (7/8) $40 Senior Citizens Luncheon (7/9) $70 Miss Deaf America Finals (7/9) $35 Youth Luncheon (7/10) $115 Closing Banquet (7/10)
deadline passed
Combo Registration includes: • Basic Registration • Welcome Ceremony (7/7) • College Bowl Finals (7/8) • Miss Deaf America Finals (7/9) Optional Combo Registration Required $40 OGG Breakfast (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary I (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary II (7/7) $15 MDA Preliminary III (7/8) $40 Senior Citizens Luncheon (7/9) $35 Youth Luncheon (7/10) $115 Closing Banquet (7/10)
Non-Combo Registration will be available for sale during the week of the 2010 NAD Conference. Combo Registrations will NOT be offered onsite. Non-Combo Registration Total: $________
Combo Registration Total: $________ PAYMENT SECTION Credit card information and this form can also be faxed (see sidebar). Please send registration form directly to the NAD. Personal checks will NOT be accepted after May 31, 2010. A $30 charge will be assessed on all returned checks. Check/Cashier’s Check/Money Order enclosed (payable to the 2010 NAD Conference) Credit card (select type): ___Visa
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Total payment: $_______________ 16-Digit Account Number: 3-Digit CCV Code (located on back of credit card): Full Name as Shown on Card:
Expiration Date:
50th Biennial NAD Conference National Association of the Deaf 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
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