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WFD President to Keynote the 2012 NAD Conference
The NAD is pleased to announce that Colin Allen, president of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD) will be the keynote speaker during the Opening Ceremonies of the 51st Biennial NAD Conference, on Tuesday evening, July 3, 2012 in Louisville, KY.
WFD President Allen was elected by delegates to the WFD General Assembly just prior to the World Congress of the WFD held July 2011 in Durban, South Africa. Mr. Allen, who is from Australia, has worked extensively over the years with the WFD both as a board member and a project coordinator.
Read More ... http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18502&qid=1456864
Call for Candidates / Election Policies & Procedures
Want to serve on the NAD Board of Directors? The 2012 NAD Elections Committee is now seeking qualified candidates for Board service. Elections will be held on July 6, 2012, during the 51st Biennial Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.
Interested candidates can review the policies and procedures, and submit their application at http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18503&qid=1456864
Hyatt and Marriott Hotels SOLD OUT - New Hotel Blocks Available
Due to unprecedented demand, the NAD Conference sold out all of its space at the Louisville Regency Hyatt hotel and then its overflow rooms at the Louisville Marriott next door. This represents double the number of rooms that were occupied at the 2010 NAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA!
The NAD along with DeaFestival-Kentucky have secured additional discounted room at nearby hotels. However, space is limited at all of these hotels, so please make your room reservation today! http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18504&qid=1456864
Early Bird II Deadline - Thursday, May 31
The 51st Biennial NAD Conference Early Bird II combo deadline is May 15, at the low price of $160 at the regular rate and $150 for people between the ages of 18 and 30. The Conference combo discount registration will NOT be offered after May 31st or on-site at the NAD Conference.
This affordable registration include the Opening Ceremonies, College Bowl Finals, Miss Deaf America Finals, and NAD Benefit BBQ Dinner.
Don't delay, register today! Register online for the 2012 NAD Conference Early Bird II Combo at http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18505&qid=1456864
NAD to Offer Certified Deaf Interpreter Training
The NAD is pleased to offer a Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) training workshop during the 2012 NAD Conference in Louisville, Kentucky on Thursday, July 5 & Friday, July 6 from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The workshop, led by Jimmy Beldon, will explore the Roles, Functions and Ethics of Deaf Interpreting at the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC).
Limited seats - click here to register today!
Read More ... http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18506&qid=1456864
2012 Conference Children's Camp for ages 3-17!
Great news! For the first time, NAD is providing activities, entertainment and field trips for children aged 5 to 17 (and also 3- to 4-year-olds, given they are accompanied by at least one parent/guardian) during the Conference week. The program will be held from July 4-6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The program will take place on site at the Hyatt Regency Louisville Hotel. Activities will include icebreakers, crafts and games. Scheduled entertainers are cartoonist Matt Daigle, dance professional Wawa Snipes, puppeteer Tammy Ellis, juggler Pinky Aiello, ASL storyteller Peter Cook, comedians Anderson Twins and magician Matt "Magic" Morgan. Trips to the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and The Louisville Science Center will take place on Thursday and Friday afternoon, respectively.
Read More ... http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18494&qid=1456864
Workshop & Presenter Information Now Online
The NAD Conference offers exciting, informative and forward-looking education, training and public policy workshops from Wednesday, July 4 through Friday, July 6th in the following tracks: ASL: Arts and Academics, Deaf Education, Economic Empowerment & Employment, Equal Access Through Technology, Grassroots & Legislative Advocacy, and Additional Areas of Interest.
Check out the description of each workshop and its date, time, and room at:
http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18507&qid=1456864
Call for Priority Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, March 15
The NAD Board of Directors welcomes submissions from individual members and organizational affiliates for proposed priorities for the next two years (2012-2014). These tend to be issues-oriented in nature, with focus on advocacy issues of importance that can be accomplished within a two-year timeframe. Proposed priorities will be presented to and voted upon by individual and affiliate members (General Forum); the top 30 proposals will then be narrowed down to the top 20 priorities for 2012-2014 by vote of official delegates (Council of Representatives) at the 51st Biennial NAD Conference. These then go to the NAD Board of Directors for follow up action during 2012-2014.
Submit your priority proposal today at:
http://www.nad.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=18509&qid=1456864
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