2012 NAD Conference Brochure by NAD

51st Biennial NAD Conference Nothing About Us, Without Us!

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Call to 51st Biennial NAD Conference GENERAL INFORMATION The official headquarters for the 2012 NAD Conference is: Hyatt Regency Louisville 320 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Official Exhibit Hall location for the 2012 NAD Conference is: Kentucky International Convention Center 221 South Fourth Street Louisville, KY 40202 CONFERENCE WEBSITE For 2012 NAD Conference details, visit www.nad.org/louisville

Additional links: About Louisville www.nad.org/louisville/about Advertise www.nad.org/louisville/advertise Exhibit www.nad.org/louisville/exhibit FAQs www.nad.org/louisville/faqs Hotel Reservations www.nad.org/louisville/hotel Register Now! www.nad.org/louisville/register Schedule www.nad.org/louisville/schedule Sponsor www.nad.org/louisville/sponsor

Greetings! As president of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), I am pleased to issue this Call to the Conference. Please join us on July 3-7, 2012 at the 51st Biennial NAD Conference at the Hyatt Regency Louisville and the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY! The theme of this year’s conference is “Nothing About Us, Without Us!”. This NAD Conference will be very different, with lots planned for you! We are partnering with the famed DeaFestival Kentucky - everyone will get to see deaf artists, poets, comedians, and more. This event will be a true feast for the eyes! In addition to the Kentucky DeaFestival being open to everyone without admission, the Exhibits at the NAD Conference are as well! The Conference workshops are also open without charge to everyone who is a NAD member! We have made sure the 2012 NAD Conference is affordable to everyone and are delighted to offer an Early Bird Combo I rate at the very low price of $135. We know that the youth of today are our leaders of tomorrow, and invite all youth to our Conference to contribute their skills and join in the fun. In partnership with Deaf Youth USA (DYUSA), we are offering discount rates to young people age 18-30. We urge young advocates to join us in Louisville and rock our world! Families are welcome to be part of our Conference as well as Kentucky DeaFestival! We are offering free admission to all events for children up to two years old. For children and teens between the ages of three and 17, we offer free admission to the workshops, College Bowl preliminaries and Finals, and Miss Deaf America preliminaries and Finals. In addition, children and teens of this age range can purchase discounted rates for the Opening Ceremonies, Buffet, Baseball Game and Fireworks on Tuesday evening and the NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner on Saturday evening. We hope you will bring your children. Start the Conference on July 3rd at the Opening Ceremony followed by a sumptuous buffet and then a thrilling game, all at the Louisville Bats baseball field. Fireworks will end the evening, and we get more fireworks the next evening as we celebrate America’s 236th birthday! Hurry and get tickets to be part of the Steamboat Belle experience on the Ohio River to truly celebrate the Fourth of July in style! Come watch college students vie against each other in the exciting College Bowl, which for the first time will expand to include other colleges and universities competing against the traditional teams from Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID/RIT), and California State University at Northridge (CSUN).

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our Miss Deaf America Pageant! Join us as we watch this last competition in its current format, and learn about the new program that will showcase young deaf and hard of hearing leaders of tomorrow. We are pleased to announce that the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) Board has agreed to host their Board meeting in Louisville, Kentucky just prior to the 2012 NAD Conference. The entire WFD Board will stay throughout the week to meet all of you! Help us welcome them to the United States and exchange ideas for a brighter future together. We invite national organizations of and for deaf and hard of hearing people to participate in the 2012 NAD Conference. We have a limited amount of space available for your organizations to host your meetings. Please contact us to reserve your space.

CONFERENCE Â ACCESS All workshops, business meetings and major events will presented in American Sign Language, English (voiced) as well as real-time captioning (English captions in visual format). ACCESSIBILITY Â REQUESTS Accessibility requests must be received no later than May 31, 2012. Requests include, but are not limited to: t

Close vision seating

Close vision, tactile and oral interpreting

You will not leave without a tantalizing BBQ dinner on the last night of the Conference!

Program Book information in Braille or large print

Check out the schedule; learn about local attractions; and much more in the Learn More and Get Involved sections on the right hand side of every 2012 NAD Conference webpage - visit www.nad.org/louisville.

Special Service Provider (SSP) support for NAD Conference events only

The NAD has achieved so much during the past decade, despite daunting challenges, and I look forward to many more accomplishments to come. I am confident that the NAD, with its leaders especially new CEO Howard A. Rosenblum, and a new generation of advocates, is well positioned to blaze new paths in attaining our civil, human and linguistic rights.

We hope you will join us for this historical event!

To make accessibility requests and accommodations for the 2012 NAD Conference: t

Online www.nad.org/louisville/accessibility

FAX 301-587-1791

Note: The NAD cannot and will not commit to accessibility needs requested after this date, including during the conference week.

DeaFestival Kentucky & NAD WHY YOU SHOULD GO t

Share your expertise, ideas and knowledge

Take advantage of training opportunities

Enhance your professional and personal skills

Learn about the newest gadgets, products and services

See the Opening Ceremonies and the Louisville Bats in action

Go on the KAD Steamboat Benefit Cruise for 4th of July fireworks

Cheer for your favorite NAD College Bowl team

Witness the final NAD Miss Deaf America competition

Give your support during the NAD Benefit BBQ

Celebrate at DeaFestival Kentucky

DeaFestival Kentucky Saturday, July 7, 2012 10:00 am - 10:00 pm The NAD has partnered with the highly acclaimed DeaFestival Kentucky, a gathering of visual and performing artists who celebrate the language, culture, diversity and arts within the deaf and hard of hearing community. This year’s event, as part of the 51st Biennial NAD Conference, will be a true feast for the eyes! The DeaFestival Visual Artists Studio, with 50 artist booths, will be at the NAD Exhibit Hall all week, at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Performing artists will be a part of Conference activities. Admission is free!

GREAT LINKS FOR INFORMATION Go to Louisville

www.gotolouisville.com Visit Louisville

www.louisvilleky.gov Welcome to 4th Street Live

http://www.4thstlive.com/ Explore Kentucky

http://www.kentuckytourism.com Louisville Airport

www.flylouisville.com

Watch DeaFestival Kentucky performing and visual artists showcase their talents and crafts at the the Visual Artists Studio, Children’s Program, SpotLight Theater and on Saturday at the Jam Tent on Fourth Street in the heart of Louisvillethere will be something for everyone! The Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) and Knowledge Center on Deafness (KCD) are proud hosts of this ever-popular event.

Conference Evening Events Opening Ceremony, Buffet, Baseball Game & Fireworks Tuesday, July 3, 2012 3:30 - 10:00 pm Join us for the opening ceremony of the 51st Biennial NAD Conference - a spectacular start to the week! Your Combo registration includes admission to the opening ceremony, a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and a exciting baseball game, with the Louisville Bats against the Indianapolis Indians. Individual tickets for this event can be purchased using the Non-Combo Registration Form. This great evening will end with a “bang” - fireworks!

.$' %HQH¿W 6WHDPERDW &UXLVH Wednesday, July 4, 2012 7:00 - 10:00 pm Join the Kentucky Association of the Deaf (KAD), a staunch supporter and affiliate of the NAD, for a journey into history. Cruise the majestic Ohio River, the major link between the bustling cities of the East Coast and the mighty Mississippi River, and enjoy a dessert reception with entertainment. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy the views of the river, mingle with friends and watch spectacular 4th of July fireworks! Optional non-Combo event.

College Bowl Finals Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:00 - 10:00 pm Cheer for your favorite team in a battle of knowledge and wit. A Biennial NAD Conference tradition since 1988, the College Bowl brings together young, quick-thinking students for a spirited evening of academic competition. Teams vie for the coveted silver trophy and scholarships as the audience tries to guess the correct answers. The expanded format will bring new competitors to the finals.

Will the winner be one of the legacy teams, Gallaudet University, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology, California State University at Northridge, or a surprising up-and-coming college or university? Come and find out!

Conference Evening Events Miss Deaf America Finals & Live Auction Friday, July 6, 2012 7:00 - 10:00 pm The 40th and last-ever NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador Program gives talented women who win the preliminary competition, the opportunity to vie for the title of Miss Deaf America. Contestants representing their state associations of the deaf will showcase their self-confidence and poise, demonstrate their talents, express their opinions and share their ambitions while competing for the title to become a role model and ambassador for the NAD.

The NAD Live Auction will offer exciting artwork from DeaFestival Kentucky Visual Artists studio as well as other wonderful items, services, and opportunities. Proceeds from the Live Auction will benefit NAD advocacy efforts to safeguard the civil, human and linguistic rights of the American deaf community.

1$' %HQH¿W %%4 'LQQHU Saturday, July 7, 2012 5:00 - 7:00 pm A perfect way to end a wonderful conference week in Louisville! Join us at the NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner for a delicious meal followed by entertainment, featuring a special DeaFestival Kentucky performance. Encourage your friends, family, and acquaintances to attend this event to help raise funds for NAD advocacy efforts. Don’t miss this zesty finish to the 2012 NAD Conference week!

Conference Breakfasts & Luncheons Order of Georges & Georgettes Breakfast Tuesday, July 3, 2012 7:00 - 8:15 am Wake up to a great meal, energizing speaker and vote for a delegate to represent NAD members on the Council of Representatives. So, what’s the OGG? People who have been NAD members for three or more consecutive years are recognized as part of the Order of Georges and Georgettes (OGG). Everyone is welcome to register for the breakfast.

Youth Luncheon Wednesday, July 4, 2012 12:15 - 1:30 pm Gather around the table and enjoy a terrific program, and, while you eat, catch up with friends and meet new acquaintances. Learn about NAD Youth accomplishments, including youth partnership efforts. Join us to celebrate American deaf youth, our partners of today and our leaders of tomorrow!

GLBT Deaf Equality Luncheon Thursday, July 5, 2012 12:15 - 1:30 pm This luncheon, a new addition to the NAD Biennial Conference program, includes a great meal and program for supporters to unite on deaf and hard of hearing Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) equality issues. The NAD encourages its membership to support advocacy efforts toward equal rights of the American deaf GLBT community.

Senior Citizens Luncheon Friday, July 6, 2012 12:15 - 1:30 pm Seniors are the foundation of the NAD, giving support for our advocacy efforts year in and year out, sharing their wisdom and providing us with an important legacy. This biennial Senior Citizens Section favorite includes a luncheon, great camaraderie and lively program for everyone! A tasty and joyous affair for all!

Exhibits, Workshops & More! Exhibit Hall Wednesday, July 4, 2012 to Saturday, July 7, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Visit the largest and most popular expositions of deaf-related products and services during the Conference, at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) which is steps away from the Regency Hyatt, 4th Street Live, in the middle of downtown Louisville and its attractions!

Workshops Wednesday, July 4, 2012 to Friday, July 6, 2012 8:30 am - 12 pm;; 1:45 - 5:15 pm Take part in exciting, informative and forward-looking education, training and public policy workshops and panel presentations during the Conference! All workshops and presentations are held in close proximity to the Exhibit Hall.

College Bowl Preliminary Wednesday, July 4, 2012 9:00 am - 5:00 pm The NAD College Bowl preliminary begins with the first-ever expanded competition, to determine which colleges/universities will compete in the College Bowl Finals. Come cheer your favorite schools as their brains are put to the test - and find out if they are triumphantly correct or horribly wrong. Either way, enjoy the competition and test your knowledge!

Miss Deaf America Preliminaries I, II & III Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday July 3, 2012, 12:00 - 2:00 pm July 4 and 5, 2012, 2:00 - 4:00 pm The NAD Miss Deaf America Ambassador competition begins with preliminaries that determine which contestants will compete in the 40th and last-ever Miss Deaf America Finals. The young ladies, representing their state associations of the deaf, will showcase their poise and talents and share their ambitions when they compete for the title to become the next NAD ambassador.

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HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

What You Need to Know

Please Print Clearly. See Left Sidebar for Specifics.

GENERAL INFORMATION The official conference hotel is: Hyatt Regency Louisville 320 W. Jefferson Street Louisville, KY 40202 This official hotel reservation form must be sent directly to the Hyatt Regency Louisville hotel. Do not send this form to the NAD Headquarters. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or misdirected hotel reservations. HOTEL RESERVATIONS Four ways to make a reservation – Please use only one (1) of these ways to avoid duplicate reservations:

GUEST RESERVATION INFORMATION Full Name: Company Name: Street Address: City/State/Zip: Daytime Phone (VP, TTY, Voice): Email Address: Hyatt Gold Passport Number: Names of Persons Sharing Room:

Online Reservation is the Best Way o

ONLINE - best way: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NAD2012

CALL 888.421.1442 Voice or 800.228.9548 TTY. Note: You must mention the 2012 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference to receive the group rate.

Arrival Day and Date:

Departure Day and Date: Example: Monday, July 2nd

Example: Sunday, July 8th

Hotel Check-in: 4:00 pm ~ Hotel Check-out: 12:00 pm

FAX completed reservation form to 502-581-0133.

SPECIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL RATES

MAIL completed reservation form to the hotel at the above address.

Deadline to reserve rooms for the NAD Conference is Friday, June 15, 2012. A limited number of rooms are available, so please reserve early to ensure availability.

DEPOSITS / CANCELLATION All reservations require either a credit card as a guarantee or a deposit equal to one (1) night guest room and tax. If you send a deposit rather than use your credit card, the deposit must be paid within 14 days of making your guest room reservation. Guest room cancellations, if needed, must be made no later than 6:00 pm three (3) days before your scheduled arrival date to avoid penalty. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival will result in forfeited deposit. MORE INFORMATION For complete 2012 NAD Conference details, visit www.nad.org/louisville.

Single/Double Guest Room: $105/night plus tax*

Triple/Quad Guest Room: $125/night plus tax*

* Current tax on the sale of hotel rooms in Louisville is 15.01% per night.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCE Number of People in Guest Room

Guest Room Type (based on availability)

Please choose one option:

One (1) Person Two (2) People Three (3) People Four (4) People

King Bed Double Beds Do you require a wheelchair- or electric scooter-accessible room? Yes

Additional links: Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/about Advertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertise Exhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibit Hotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotel Register - www.nad.org/louisville/register Questions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact

PAYMENT SECTION All hotel reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of first night guest room plus tax. Mail or fax form directly to the Hyatt Regency Louisville, not the NAD. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations, and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations. Online reservation is strongly recommended. Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order enclosed (payable to Hyatt Regency Louisville)

Credit Card (select type): ___ American Express ___ Discover

___ Carte Blanche ___ MasterCard

___ Diners Card ___ Visa

16 Digit Card Account Number: Three Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Full Name As Shown On Card:

Expiration Date:

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NON-COMBO REGISTRATION FORM What You Need to Know

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

DeaFestival

Please print clearly. Use one form for each person. Individual registration is required for all events, except for exhibits.

REGISTRATION You have three ways to register: o

ONLINE - www.nad.org/louisville/register o FAX completed form and credit card information to 301-587-1791, or o MAIL completed form and payment to: National Association of the Deaf 2012 NAD Conference Registration 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Your NAD membership must be current to attend all 51st Biennial NAD Conference events, with the exception of exhibits and the NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner. Registration Specifics: o

CHILDREN & TEENS (ages 3-17) Registration required for free admission to workshops, College Bowl & Miss Deaf America events. Payment required for all other events. Membership welcomed but not required. INFANTS (ages 0-2) - Free admission, no registration required.

First, Middle, Last Name: This is how your name will appear on your registration badge. Street Address: City/State/Zip: Email:

DOB:

This is my first NAD Conference.

Yes

List my name and state on the NAD Conference Attendee List. Meal Preference:

Regular

Vegetarian

MORE INFORMATION

For complete 2012 NAD Conference details, visit www.nad.org/louisville. Additional links: Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/about Advertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertise Exhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibit Hotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotel Register - www.nad.org/louisville/register Questions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact

Yes

No Other (specify):

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

Circle your choices:

Please circle your choices for Individual Events you wish to purchase. Tickets for asterisked events (marked with *) will not be sold after May 31, 2012. Tickets for the Senior Citizens Luncheon and the NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner may be purchased onsite until July 4, 2012 (seating is limited). Tickets for all other non-meal events may be purchased during the Conference week. See REGISTRATION definitions in the left sidebar.

Order of Georges/Georgettes Breakfast, 7/3* Miss Deaf America Preliminary 1, 7/3 Opening Ceremony, Buffet & Baseball Game, 7/3* Special Rate for Children/Teens ages 3-17* KAD Benefit Steamboat Cruise, 7/4* Youth Luncheon, 7/4* College Bowl Preliminary, 7/4 Miss Deaf America Preliminary II, 7/4 GLBT Deaf Equality Luncheon, 7/5* College Bowl Finals, 7/5 Miss Deaf America Preliminary III, 7/5 Senior Citizens Luncheon, 7/6 Miss Deaf America Finals & Live Auction, 7/6 NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner, 7/7 Special Rate for Children/Teens ages 3-17

$30 $10 $45 $25 $40 $35 $10 $10 $35 $55 $10 $35 $55 $30 $20

Conference Tote Bags & Program Book (free for all registrants) Workshops (free for NAD members) Exhibits (open to public)

CANCELLATION POLICY The registration refund schedule below is applicable in the event of cancellations, except for medical emergencies or death in family (written documentation is required): Postmark Deadline Refund Amount Before March 31, 2012 75% April 1-30, 2012 50% May 1-31, 2012 25% After May 31, 2012 0%

Vegan

mm/dd/yyyy

MEMBERSHIP

Category

Your NAD membership must be current during the 51st Biennial NAD Conference week (see sidebar). Take the opportunity now to renew or extend your NAD membership! I agree to have my membership automatically renewed on an annual basis (applies to credit card payments only).

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Circle one:

Regular (Adult) Student (ID required) Canada/Int’l (U.S. funds only)

Yes

$40 $25 $60

Total Amount For Circled Choices:

Fax this form with your credit card payment, or mail this form with your check/credit card payment directly to the NAD (see sidebar). Purchase orders and personal checks will not be accepted after May 31, 2012. A $35 charge will be assessed on returned checks. Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order enclosed (payable to 2012 NAD Conference) Credit Card (select type): ___ VISA

___ MasterCard

16 Digit Card Account Number: Three Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Full Name As Shown On Card:

Expiration Date:

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COMBO REGISTRATION FORM

What You Need to Know REGISTRATION You have three ways to register: o

ONLINE - www.nad.org/louisville/register FAX completed form and credit card information to 301-587-1791, or o MAIL completed form and payment to: National Association of the Deaf 2012 NAD Conference Registration 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, MD 20910 o

Your NAD membership must be current to attend all 51st Biennial NAD Conference events, with the exception of exhibits and the NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner. Registration Specifics: o o o

ADULT RATE - Current NAD member, ages 31 and above. YOUTH RATE - Current NAD member, ages 18-30 (ID required). CHILDREN & TEENS (ages 3-17) Registration required for free admission to workshops, College Bowl & Miss Deaf America events. Payment required for all other events. Membership welcomed but not required. INFANTS (ages 0-2) - Free admission, no registration required.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility requests must be received no later than May 31, 2012. Complete online request form at www.nad.org/louisville/accessibility, or print then fax/mail completed request form with registration and payment (see FAX/mail specifics at the top of this sidebar). CANCELLATION POLICY The registration refund schedule below is applicable in the event of cancellations, except for medical emergencies or death in family (written documentation is required): Postmark Deadline Refund Amount Before March 31, 2012 75% April 1-30, 2012 50% May 1-31, 2012 25% After May 31, 2012 0% MORE INFORMATION For complete 2012 NAD Conference details, visit www.nad.org/louisville. Additional links: Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/about Advertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertise Exhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibit Hotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotel Register - www.nad.org/louisville/register Questions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact For Office Use Only:

Please print clearly. Use one form for each person. Individual registration is required for all events, except for exhibits.

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

First, Middle, Last Name: This is how your name will appear on your registration badge. Street Address: City/State/Zip: Email:

DOB:

This is my first NAD Conference.

Yes

List my name and state on the NAD Conference Attendee List. Meal Preference:

Regular

Vegetarian

Yes

Vegan

mm/dd/yyyy

No Other (specify):

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COMBO PACKAGE Includes... Opening Ceremony, Buffet & Baseball Game, 7/3 College Bowl Finals, 7/5 Miss Deaf America Finals /Live Auction, 7/6 NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner, 7/7 Conference Program Book & Tote Bag Workshops (free for NAD members) Exhibits (open to public)

Circle one:

Youth

$135 $125

Early Bird II - Deadline May 31, 2012 Adult Youth

$160 $150

Combo Packages will not be sold after May 31, 2012. See REGISTRATION definitions in the left sidebar.

OPTIONAL EVENTS You may purchase tickets for the Optional Events listed, in addition to your Combo Package:

Order of Georges/Georgettes Breakfast, 7/3* Miss Deaf America Preliminary I, 7/3 KAD Benefit Steamboat Cruise, 7/4* Youth Luncheon, 7/4* College Bowl Preliminary, 7/4 Miss Deaf America Preliminary II, 7/4 Miss Deaf America Preliminary III, 7/5 GLBT Deaf Equality Luncheon, 7/5* Senior Citizens Luncheon, 7/6

Combo Packages and tickets for asterisked events (marked with *) will not be sold after May 31, 2012. Tickets for the Senior Citizens Luncheon may be purchased onsite by July 4, 2012 (seating is limited).

MEMBERSHIP

Category Regular (Adult) Student (ID required) Canada/Int’l (U.S. funds only)

PAYMENT INFORMATION

Yes

Circle your choices: $30 $10 $40 $35 $10 $10 $10 $35 $35

Circle one: $40 $25 $60

Total Amount For Circled Choices:

___ MasterCard

16 Digit Card Account Number: Three Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Full Name As Shown On Card:

For Office Use Only: Expiration Date:

Beethoven s Nightmare Pinky Aiello and Peter Cooke

Tammy Jo Ellis & Freddie

For a variety of entertainment from comedy to poetry, check out Main Stage “SpotLights,” Noon-4:30 p.m.

It’s the 10th production of Kentucky DeaFestival! Come be entertained by nationally and internationally renowned performers and artists. See visual artists at work as you peruse their creations, for sale July 3-7 in the NAD Exhibit Hall. Chow down on some barbeque at the

KENTUCKY Celebrating the language, art, diversity and talents of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Sean Forbes

Louisville, Kentucky ... July 7!

Check out bands, rappers, singers and dancers in the Jam Tent, 7-9 p.m. on 4th Street

www.deafestival.org

51st Biennial NAD Conference National Association of the Deaf 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

on 4th Street, right before the Jam Tent opens.

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Children’s Program 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in front of Convention Center

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