A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CONFERENCE
The first national Deaf People of Color Conference is slated for March 29-April 1, 2007, in Indianapolis. The theme is “United we prevail—in diversity we thrive.” As the name indicates, the focus is on Deaf people of all ethnicities and races. The goal: to provide a rewarding, fun, empowering experience for all participants. A THRIVING MARKET, AN IMPRESSIVE FAIR
REHACARE International 2006, International Trade Fair and Congress for Rehabilitation, Care, Prevention, and Integration, representing the rehabilitation/assistive-device markets of 31 countries, will be held October 18 - 21, 2006 in Düsseldorf, Germany. MAKING CAMPUS HISTORY
Lizzie Sorkin has made history as the nation’s first deaf student-government president of a primarily hearing college—RIT. Sorkin, who is well known and respected in the RIT/NTID community is taking the challenges of working with hearing nonsigners in stride. She hopes to promote diversity, better communication, and school spirit.
The Deaf.com portal site has made a great leap forward with a snazzy new design, new departments, and an online-news feature.
Ever wondered what you could do to safeguard ASL and help ensure that it retains its beauty and integrity as it’s handed down? A new nonprofit organization is being formed for this purpose.
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