51st Biennial NAD ConferenceNothing About Us, Without Us!

National Association of the DeafJuly 3-­7, 2012

Louisville, Kentucky

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GENERAL INFORMATION!e o"cial headquarters for the 2012 NAD Conference is:

Hyatt Regency Louisville320 W. Je#erson StreetLouisville, KY 40202

O"cial Exhibit Hall location for the 2012 NAD Conference is:

Kentucky International Convention Center221 South Fourth StreetLouisville, KY 40202

CONFERENCE WEBSITEFor 2012 NAD Conference details, visit www.nad.org/louisville

Additional links:

About Louisvillewww.nad.org/louisville/aboutAdvertisewww.nad.org/louisville/advertiseExhibitwww.nad.org/louisville/exhibitFAQswww.nad.org/louisville/faqs Hotel Reservationswww.nad.org/louisville/hotelRegister Now!www.nad.org/louisville/registerSchedulewww.nad.org/louisville/scheduleSponsorwww.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!

!e theme of this year’s conference is “Nothing About Us, Without Us!”.

!is NAD Conference will be very di#erent, with lots planned for you!

We are partnering with the famed DeaFestival Kentucky - everyone will get to see deaf artists, poets, comedians, and more. !is 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! !e Conference workshops are also open without charge to everyone who is a NAD member!

We have made sure the 2012 NAD Conference is a#ordable to everyone and are delighted to o#er 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 o#ering 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 o#ering free admission to all events for children up to two years old. For children and teens between the ages of three and 17, we o#er 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, Bu#et, Baseball Game and Fireworks on Tuesday evening and the NAD Bene$t 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 bu#et and then a thrilling game, all at the Louisville Bats baseball $eld. Fireworks will end the evening, and we get more $reworks 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 $rst 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).

CONFERENCE ACCESSAll 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 REQUESTSAccessibility requests must be received no later than May 31, 2012. Requests include, but are not limited to:

Close vision seatingClose vision, tactile and oral interpretingProgram Book information in Braille or large printSpecial Service Provider (SSP) support for NAD Conference events only

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

Online www.nad.org/louisville/accessibility

FAX 301-587-1791

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

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. !e 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.

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

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.

!e NAD has achieved so much during the past decade, despite daunting challenges, and I look forward to many more accomplishments to come. I am con$dent 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!

WHY YOU SHOULD GOShare your expertise, ideas and knowledgeTake advantage of training opportunitiesEnhance your professional and personal skillsLearn about the newest gadgets, products and servicesSee the Opening Ceremonies and the Louisville Bats in actionGo on the KAD Steamboat Bene$t Cruise for 4th of July $reworksCheer for your favorite NAD College Bowl teamWitness the $nal NAD Miss Deaf America competitionGive your support during the NAD Bene$t BBQCelebrate at DeaFestival Kentucky

GREAT LINKS FOR INFORMATIONGo to Louisvillewww.gotolouisville.comVisit Louisvillewww.louisvilleky.govWelcome to 4th Street Livehttp://www.4thstlive.com/Explore Kentuckyhttp://www.kentuckytourism.comLouisville Airportwww.%ylouisville.com

DeaFestival Kentucky & NAD

DeaFestival KentuckySaturday, July 7, 201210:00 am -­ 10:00 pm

!e 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. !is year’s event, as part of the 51st Biennial NAD Conference, will be a true feast for the eyes!

!e DeaFestival Visual Artists Studio, with 50 artist booths,

will be at the NAD Exhibit Hall all week, at the Kentucky

International ConventionCenter. Performing artists

will be a part of Conference activities. Admission is free!

Watch DeaFestival Kentucky performing and visual artists showcase their talents and crafts at the the Visual Artists Studio, Children’s Program, SpotLight !eater and on Saturday at the Jam Tent on Fourth Street in the heart of Louisville- there will be something for everyone!

!e 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 & FireworksTuesday, July 3, 20123:30 -­ 10:00 pmJoin 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 bu#et 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. !is great evening will end with a “bang” - $reworks!

Wednesday, July 4, 20127:00 -­ 10:00 pm

Join the Kentucky Association of the Deaf (KAD), a staunch supporter and a"liate 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 $reworks!Optional non-Combo event.

College Bowl FinalsThursday, July 5, 20128:00 -­ 10:00 pmCheer 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 ofacademic competition. Teams vie for the coveted silver trophy and scholarships as the audience tries to guess the correct answers. !e expanded format will bring new competitors to the $nals.

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 $nd out!

Conference Evening Events

Miss Deaf America Finals & Live AuctionFriday, July 6, 20127:00 -­ 10:00 pm!e 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-con$dence 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.

!e NAD Live Auction will o#er exciting artwork from DeaFestival Kentucky Visual Artists studio as well as other wonderful items, services, and opportunities.

Proceeds from the Live Auction will bene$t NAD advocacy e#orts to safeguard the civil, human and linguistic rights of the American deaf community.

Saturday, July 7, 20125:00 -­ 7:00 pmA perfect way to end a wonderful conference week in Louisville! Join us at the NAD Bene$t 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 e#orts.

Don’t miss this zesty $nish to the 2012 NAD Conference week!

Conference Breakfasts & Luncheons

Order of Georges & Georgettes BreakfastTuesday, July 3, 20127:00 -­ 8:15 amWake 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 LuncheonWednesday, July 4, 2012

12:15 -­ 1:30 pmGather around the table and enjoy a terri$c program, and, while you eat,

catch up with friends and meet new acquaintances. Learn about NAD Youth accomplishments, including youth partnership e#orts. Join us to celebrate American deaf youth, our partners of today and our leaders of tomorrow!

GLBT Deaf Equality LuncheonThursday, July 5, 201212:15 -­ 1:30 pm!is 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. !e NAD encourages its membership to support advocacy e#orts toward equal rightsof the American deaf GLBT community.

Senior Citizens LuncheonFriday, July 6, 2012

12:15 -­ 1:30 pmSeniors are the foundation of the NAD, giving support for our advocacy e#orts year in and year out, sharing their wisdom and providing us with an important legacy. !is biennial Senior Citizens Section favorite includes a luncheon, great

camaraderie and lively program for everyone! A tasty and joyous a#air for all!

Exhibits, Workshops & More!

Exhibit Hall Wednesday, July 4, 2012 to Saturday, July 7, 20129:00 am -­ 5:00 pmVisit 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!

WorkshopsWednesday, 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 PreliminaryWednesday, July 4, 20129:00 am -­ 5:00 pm!e NAD College Bowl preliminary begins with the $rst-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 $nd 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 ThursdayJuly 3, 2012, 12:00 -­ 2:00 pm

July 4 and 5, 2012, 2:00 -­ 4:00 pm!e 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. !e 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.

HOTEL RESERVATION FORMWhat You Need to Know

K Since 1996 ational Deaf Confer

JKentucky Celebrated Since 1996

51st Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference

July 3-7, 2012 in Louisville, KY

Full Name As Shown On Card:

!ree Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Expiration Date:

16 Digit Card Account Number:

PAYMENT SECTION

Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order enclosed (payable to Hyatt Regency Louisville)

Credit Card (select type): ___ American Express ___ Carte Blanche ___ Diners Card ___ Discover ___ MasterCard ___ Visa

DeaFestival

Full Name:

Street Address:

GUEST RESERVATION INFORMATION

City/State/Zip:

Daytime Phone (VP, TTY, Voice):

Company Name:

Email Address:

Names of Persons Sharing Room:

Arrival Day and Date: Departure Day and Date:Example: Monday, July 2nd Example: Sunday, July 8th

GENERAL INFORMATION!e o"cial conference hotel is:

Hyatt Regency Louisville320 W. Je!erson StreetLouisville, KY 40202

!is o"cial hotel reservation form must be sent directly to the Hyatt Regency Louisville hotel. Do not send this form to the NAD Headquarters. !e NAD does not handle hotel reservations and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged or misdirected hotel reservations.

HOTEL RESERVATIONSFour ways to make a reservation – Please use only one (1) of these ways to avoid duplicate reservations:

Online Reservation is the Best Way

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

o 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.

o FAX completed reservation form to 502-581-0133.

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

DEPOSITS / CANCELLATIONAll 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 ratherthan 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 INFORMATIONFor complete 2012 NAD Conference details,visit www.nad.org/louisville.

Additional links:Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/aboutAdvertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertiseExhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibitHotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotelRegister - www.nad.org/louisville/registerQuestions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact

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

All hotel reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of #rst night guest room plus tax. Mail or fax form directly to the Hyatt Regency Louisville, not the NAD. !e NAD does not handle hotel reservations, and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations. Online reservation is strongly recommended.

SPECIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL RATES

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION PREFERENCE

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.

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.

One (1) Person

Two (2) People!ree (3) People

Four (4) People

Number of People in Guest RoomPlease choose one option:

King Bed

Double Beds

Guest Room Type (based on availability)Please choose one option:

Please Print Clearly. See Left Sidebar for Speci!cs.

Do you require a wheelchair- or electric scooter-accessible room?

Yes No

Hyatt Gold Passport Number:

DeaFestival

NON-­COMBO REGISTRATION FORMWhat You Need to Know

Please print clearly. Use one form for each person.

!is is my "rst NAD Conference. Yes No

List my name and state on the NAD Conference Attendee List. Yes No

Meal Preference: Regular Vegetarian Vegan Other (specify):

K Since 1996 ational Deaf Confer

JKentucky Celebrated Since 1996

51st Biennial National Association of the Deaf Conference

July 3-7, 2012 in Louisville, KY

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

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

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

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

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 andthe NAD Bene!t 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.

Circle your choices:

Full Name As Shown On Card:

!ree Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Expiration Date:

16 Digit Card Account Number:

PAYMENT INFORMATION Total Amount For Circled Choices:

Individual registration is required for all events, except for exhibits.

Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order enclosed (payable to 2012 NAD Conference)

Credit Card (select type): ___ VISA ___ MasterCard

DeaFestivalDeaFestival

DeaFestival

See REGISTRATION de!nitions in the left sidebar.

REGISTRATIONYou have three ways to register:

o ONLINE - www.nad.org/louisville/registero FAX completed form and credit card

information to 301-587-1791, oro MAIL completed form and payment to:

National Association of the Deaf2012 NAD Conference Registration8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, MD 20910

Your NAD membership must be current to attendall 51st Biennial NAD Conference events, with theexception of exhibits and the NAD Bene"t BBQDinner.

Registration Speci!cs:

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.o INFANTS (ages 0-2) - Free admission, no registration required.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility requests must be received no laterthan May 31, 2012. Complete online request form at www.nad.org/louisville/accessibility, or print then fax/mail completed request formwith registration and payment (see FAX/mailspeci"cs at the top of this sidebar).

CANCELLATION POLICY!e registration refund schedule below isapplicable in the event of cancellations, exceptfor 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 INFORMATIONFor complete 2012 NAD Conference details,visit www.nad.org/louisville. Additional links:Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/aboutAdvertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertiseExhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibitHotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotelRegister - www.nad.org/louisville/registerQuestions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact

First, Middle, Last Name:

Street Address:

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

"is is how your name will appear on your registration badge.

City/State/Zip:

Email:

MEMBERSHIP

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!

Category Circle one:Regular (Adult) $40Student (ID required) $25Canada/Int’l (U.S. funds only) $60

I agree to have my membership automatically renewed on an annual basis (applies to credit card payments only). Yes No

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.

DOB:mm/dd/yyyy

Extended to March 15, 2012

COMBO REGISTRATION FORMWhat You Need to KnowREGISTRATIONYou have three ways to register:

o ONLINE - www.nad.org/louisville/registero FAX completed form and credit card

information to 301-587-1791, oro MAIL completed form and payment to:

National Association of the Deaf2012 NAD Conference Registration8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, MD 20910

Your NAD membership must be current to attendall 51st Biennial NAD Conference events, with theexception of exhibits and the NAD Bene!t BBQDinner.

Registration Speci!cs:

o ADULT RATE - Current NAD member, ages 31 and above.o YOUTH RATE - Current NAD member,

ages 18-30 (ID required).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.o INFANTS (ages 0-2) - Free admission, no registration required.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessibility requests must be received no laterthan May 31, 2012. Complete online request form at www.nad.org/louisville/accessibility, or print then fax/mail completed request formwith registration and payment (see FAX/mailspeci!cs at the top of this sidebar).

CANCELLATION POLICY"e registration refund schedule below isapplicable in the event of cancellations, exceptfor 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 INFORMATIONFor complete 2012 NAD Conference details,visit www.nad.org/louisville. Additional links:Louisville - www.nad.org/louisville/aboutAdvertise - www.nad.org/louisville/advertiseExhibit - www.nad.org/louisville/exhibitHotel - www.nad.org/louisville/hotelRegister - www.nad.org/louisville/registerQuestions - www.nad.org/louisville/contact

Please print clearly. Use one form for each person.

K Since 1996 ational Deaf Confer

JKentucky Celebrated Since 1996

51st rence

July 3-7, 2012 in Louisville, KY

COMBO PACKAGE

Includes...

Opening Ceremony, Bu#et & Baseball Game, 7/3College Bowl Finals, 7/5Miss Deaf America Finals /Live Auction, 7/6NAD Bene!t BBQ Dinner, 7/7

Conference Program Book & Tote BagWorkshops (free for NAD members)Exhibits (open to public)

Early Bird I -­ Deadline February 29, 2012 Adult $135 Youth $125

Early Bird II -­ Deadline May 31, 2012 Adult $160 Youth $150

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

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

$30$10$40$35$10$10$10$35$35

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

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).

Circle one:

Circle your choices:

Full Name As Shown On Card:

"ree Digit CCV Code (On Back of Card): Expiration Date:

16 Digit Card Account Number:

MEMBERSHIP

PAYMENT INFORMATION 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.

Individual registration is required for all events, except for exhibits.

Check, Cashier’s Check or Money Order enclosed (payable to 2012 NAD Conference)

Credit Card (select type): ___ VISA ___ MasterCard

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!

Category Circle one:

I agree to have my membership automatically renewed on an annual basis (applies to credit card payments only).

DeaFestivalBiennial National Association of the Deaf Confe

Yes No

Regular (Adult) $40Student (ID required) $25Canada/Int’l (U.S. funds only) $60

"is is my !rst NAD Conference. Yes No

List my name and state on the NAD Conference Attendee List. Yes No

Meal Preference: Regular Vegetarian Vegan Other (specify):

First, Middle, Last Name:

Street Address:

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

"is is how your name will appear on your registration badge.

City/State/Zip:

Email: DOB:mm/dd/yyyy

For O#ce Use Only:For O#ce Use Only:

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

1$'%HQHᚏW%%4SPon 4th Street, right before the

Jam Tent opens.

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

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

www.deafestival.org

Check out bands, rappers, singers

and dancers in the Jam Tent, 7-­9 p.m. on 4th Street

Pinky Aiello and Peter Cooke

The Anderson

Twins

Beethoven’s Nightmare

Tammy Jo Ellis

&

Freddie

Sean Forbes

Louisville, Kentucky ... July 7!

KENTUCKYDEAFESTIVAL

51st Biennial NAD ConferenceNational Association of the Deaf8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

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