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<P>I wasn't planning on t, but it is after school is over. It would be fun to do that. And then I will be able to meet you in person for the first time. :-) That is pretty sad that we live just a few hours away and we have never met while others who live almost a day away have met you.<BR><BR>Adam</P></DIV>
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<DIV></DIV>From: <I>"Valerie Sutton" <sutton@signwriting.org></I><BR>Reply-To: <I>sw-l@majordomo.valenciacc.edu</I><BR>To: <I>sw-l@majordomo.valenciacc.edu</I><BR>CC: <I>"Kevin Clark" <kevinclark2@tmail.com>, "Darline Gunsauls" <ddgunsauls@COMCAST.NET></I><BR>Subject: <I>[sw-l] USA NAD Conference...Who will teach a workshop with me?</I><BR>Date: <I>Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:01:40 -0800</I><BR>>SignWriting List<BR>>February 6, 2006<BR>><BR>>NAD Conference 2006<BR>><BR>>Is there anyone who would like to join me to teach a SignWriting <BR>>workshop at the National Association of the Deaf (the NAD) <BR>>conference this summer? I would like to fill our their forms and <BR>>apply to teach a SignWriting workshop...Who can help me? Adam? <BR>>Anyone
else attending? smile...I would love to have some <BR>>SignWriting team members!<BR>><BR>>Val ;-)<BR>><BR>>----------------------<BR>><BR>>2006 NAD Conference Workshops<BR>><BR>>To refer others to this page, please use:<BR>>http://www.nad.org/2006confworkshops<BR>><BR>>Proposals Sought<BR>><BR>>The National Association of the Deaf is seeking proposals for <BR>>creative, exciting, and informative workshops for the 48th Biennial <BR>>NAD Conference to be held at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort <BR>>in the Palm Springs, California area, June 29-July 3, 2006. The <BR>>theme of the conference is: "Change Today for Tomorrow".<BR>><BR>>The workshop program will be broad-based with emphasis on acceptance <BR>> of those proposals that provide practical
applications to every <BR>>day life. See the topic area suggestions below. Workshop propopsals <BR>>are not limited to these topics. Individuals may submit more than <BR>>one proposal, but please be sure to use one form for each.<BR>><BR>>Proposal Deadline: March 10, 2006<BR>>Selection Notification: Ongoing<BR>><BR>>Click on this link to download the 2006 NAD Conference Proposal Form <BR>> (PDF)<BR>><BR>>Please scroll down to read complete 2006 NAD Conference Workshop <BR>>information.<BR>><BR>>Workshop Audiences<BR>><BR>>Workshop audiences will consist of deaf, hard of hearing, <BR>>deaf-blind, and hearing participants of all ages and backgrounds <BR>>from across
the country and beyond. There will be federal and state <BR>>government employees and employers, private sector and community <BR>>leaders, interpreters, educational professionals, parents, senior <BR>>citizens as well as youth participants.<BR>><BR>>Topic Area Possibilities<BR>><BR>>Be Creative! "Change Today for Tomorrow"<BR>><BR>>Topic areas can include:<BR>><BR>>Education<BR>>Human Services<BR>>Civil and Accessibility Rights<BR>>Telecommunications and Technology<BR>>History<BR>>Genealogy<BR>>Language<BR>>Culture and Diversity<BR>>Grassroots and Youth Advocacy<BR>>Business, Economics, and Employment<BR>>Parliamentary Procedure<BR>>Deaf Humor<BR>>Visual and Performing Arts<BR>>Grant Writing<BR>>Planning for the Future<BR>>Housing<BR>>Community
Building<BR>>Interpreting<BR>>Political Activisim<BR>>Sports<BR>>Bioethics<BR>>Emergency Preparedness<BR>>Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants<BR>>and more!<BR>>Presentation Specifications<BR>><BR>>Presentation Length<BR>>There will be 60 and 90 minute workshop time slots.<BR>>Presentation Format<BR>>Presentation - A lecture or paper on a topic of interest or issue.<BR>>Workshop - Hands-on experience to learn and apply new skills or <BR>>techniques.<BR>>Panel - Three to five panelists focusing on a substantive topic or <BR>>issue.<BR>>Timeline<BR>>Deadline for submission of proposals: March 10, 2006<BR>>Workshop Dates/Times<BR>>June 29 from 12:30-2:00pm and 2:30-4:00pm<BR>>June 30-July 3 from 8:30-10:00am, 10:30-11:30am, 1:00-2:00pm, and <BR>>2:30-4:00pm<BR>>Criteria of
Selection<BR>>Quality of proposal (rationale, objectives, organization)<BR>>Practical application to every day life<BR>>Innovation and creativity<BR>>Program balance<BR>>Completion of proposal package<BR>>Selection Process<BR>>Presenters will be notified by email of acceptance or rejection of <BR>>proposal on an ongoing basis (until all slots are filled), as <BR>>proposals are received and reviewed.<BR>>Presenters whose proposals are accepted, must notify NAD of <BR>>participation no later than April 10, 2006.<BR>>Important Notes<BR>>Presenters and co-presenters are required to register for the <BR>>conference. Conference registration information can be found on the <BR>>NAD website at:<BR>>Go to the 2006 NAD Conference Conference Registration Form<BR>>Presenters and co-presenters
are responsible for their own travel, <BR>>conference fees and the rental of audio-visual equipment beyond the <BR>>projection screen that will be provided. The NAD will not provide <BR>>overhead or LCD projectors. Information on rental of such equipment <BR>>from NAD audio-visual vendor will be provided. You may bring your <BR>>own.<BR>>Presenters and co-presenters are responsible for provision of <BR>>Internet access, if required for their presentation. Information <BR>>will be provided.<BR>>Workshops will have CART/Interpreter services.<BR>>Proposal Submission Options<BR>><BR>>Download Form<BR>>For your convenience, you can download the PDF workshop proposal <BR>>form at:<BR>>Download the 2006 NAD Conference Workshop Proposal Form (PDF)<BR>>You will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader to read the file. If you don't <BR>>have the free Acrobat Reader, click on:<BR>>Download the Adobe Acrobat Reader<BR>>Fax<BR>>FAX your proposal to 301-587-1791<BR>>Postal mail<BR>>NAD<BR>>Conference Workshops<BR>>814 Thayer Avenue, Suite 250<BR>>Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500<BR>><BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></div></html>