The NAD Conference is Almost Here!
It’s almost time for the 49th Biennial National Association of the
Deaf (NAD) Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana July 7-11, 2008. The
good times will definitely be rolling, so we hope you will join the
more than 1,300 people already registered!
The conference schedule is packed with fantastic talent, surprises,
magic and creativity – a feast for the eyes and hands!
Conference Events
Welcome Ceremony – Kick off the week and get into the NAD spirit!
ASL Live! – Enjoy an evening of competition where you will help to
determine the most theatrically presented material in ASL.
College Bowl Finals – Cheer for your Alma Mater, your favorite team
or your friends!
Miss Deaf America Finals – See if you can predict who will win the
title!
Masquerade Ball and Banquet – Dress up and celebrate! Be dazzled by
the Wild Zappers; Sammy Ruiz, deaf magician, and the Krewe of
Dauphine. Don’t forget to bring a mask! Tickets available onsite
until Tuesday, July 8, 12 Noon.
Youth Luncheon – Celebrate deaf and hard of hearing youth. Tickets
available onsite until Tuesday, July 8, 12 Noon.
New! De’VIA Creative Space – Create your own personal artwork with
the guidance of renowned deaf artist, Chuck Baird, and work on or
watch a performance in ASL on the open stage during scheduled
sessions.
Workshops – There will be more than seventy creative, exciting, and
informative workshops. If you are a NAD or RID certified interpreter,
you can earn CEUs.
For a complete list of conference activities, please go to
http://www.nad.org/2008conf
.
Conference Registration
Both On-site and Pre-Registration will take place on the 2nd floor
of the hotel.
Registration hours: Sunday-Thursday, July 6-10 – 8:30-11:30a;
12:30-5:30pm; Friday, July 11 – 8:30-11:30am
Basic registration includes a program book which will be your guide
to the conference.
Only Non-Combo Registration will be sold on-site; cash or credit
card only (Visa and MasterCard only); No checks, no exceptions.
If you pre-registered, please remember, meals are not included in
the Combo, including the Masquerade Ball and Banquet.
If you have any questions, please go to http://www.nad.org/contactus
.
See you in New Orleans!
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