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Philadelphia

www.nad.org/philly

OFFICIAL CONFERENCE SITEPhiladelphia Marriott–Downtown1201 Market StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107

WEB LINKSFor complete and up-to-date 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly

About Philadelphia: www.nad.org/philly/about

Advertisers: www.nad.org/philly/advertise

Exhibitors: www.nad.org/philly/exhibit

FAQs: www.nad.org/philly/faqs

Hotel: www.nad.org/philly/hotel

Schedule: www.nad.org/philly/schedule

Sign Up/Register: www.nad.org/philly/register

Sponsor: www.nad.org/philly/sponsor

Workshops: www.nad.org/philly/workshops Contact Information:National Association of the Deaf2010 NAD Conference8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, MD 20910Questions? www.nad.org/contactus301-587-1791 FAX

Come join NAD Conference attendees this summer in the birthplace of liberty!

Why you Should Go

• Share your expertise, knowledge, and ideas

• Training for professionals

• Enhance your professional and personal opportunities

• Learn about the newest gadgets, products, and services

• Cheer for your favorite team during the NAD College Bowl

• Witness the crowning of the new NAD Miss Deaf America

• Catch up with old friends and make new ones

• Explore Philadelphia— The City of Brotherly Love

lINKS FoR PhIlAdElPhIAThings to See and Do

Philadelphia– Official Visitor Sitehttp://www.visitphilly.com/

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau http://www.philadelphiausa.travel/

The Visitor’s Guide to Philadelphiahttp://www.phillyvisitor.com/

Philadelphia City Guidehttp://www.hellophiladelphia.com/

Philadelphia International Airporthttp://www.phl.org/

Join us in PhiladelPhia, the city of brotherly love

Photo courtesy of www.visitphilly.com

registration at a glance

• Optional Meal Events are NOT included in both the Combo and Non-Combo Registration.

• Deadline to submit both Online & Offline Combo Registrations is on or before May 31, 2010.

• Only Non-Combo Registration will be sold in Philadelphia.

• Children 0-12 years: Basic registration and non-meal events will be waived only for on-site purchases and when accompanied by parent/guardian.

Conference Registration payment will be refunded according to the following schedule:

• Before March 1, 2010 (75%)

• March 2-April 1, 2010 (50%)

• April 2-May 1, 2010 (25%)

• After May 2, 2010 (0%)

What You Need to KNoW

PRICINg OPTIONS

2010 Pre-Conference Deadline Date

NAD Member– Regular

NAD Member– Senior*/Student**

Non-Member– Regular

Non-Member–Senior*/Student**(NAD Membership fee included in Non-Member pricing)

Combo BEST DEAL!Basic Registration

fee included

May 31

$175

$150

$215

$175

Non-ComboOne-time Basic Registration fee shown below:

None

$50

$25

$90

$50

EvENTSOGG Breakfast July 6

MDA Preliminary I July 6

Welcome Ceremony July 7

MDA Preliminary II July 7

MDA Preliminary III July 8

College Bowl Finals July 8

Senior Citizens Luncheon July 9

Miss Deaf America (MDA) Finals July 9

Youth Luncheon July 10

Closing Banquet July 10

$40

$15

INCLuDED

$15

$15

INCLuDED

$40

INCLuDED

$35

$115

$40

$15

$15

$15

$15

$40

$40

$70

$35

$115

Basic registration includes tote bag, program book, and access to member forums, business meetings, workshops, and exhibits.

CONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITyAll workshops, business meetings, and major events will be real-time captioned through Computer Assisted Real Time Captioning (CART). CART provides access to English language in visual format.

Accessibility RequestsDeadline: May 31, 2010The NAD will make every effort to accomodate accessibility needs that are requested prior to May 31, 2010. Please note that the NAD cannot and will not commit to accessibility needs requested after this date, including the week of the 2010 NAD Conference.

Requests include, but are not limited to:• Close vision seating• Close vision, tactile, and oral interpreting• Program Book information in Braille• Program Book information in Large Print• Special Service Provider (SSP)For NAD Conference Events only

To submit accessibility requests and accomodations for the 2010 NAD Conference, please visit www.nad.org/contactus or send a fax to 301-587-1791.

*Over 60 years old | ** High school/full time College student (school ID required)

Wednesday, July 7— Saturday, July 10A shopper and browser’s paradise showcasing the latest in technology and organizations serving our community. Open to everyone!

Wednesday, July 7— Saturday, July 10High quality workshops and for the first time ever, commission presentations will be offered. For more information visit www.nad.org/philly/workshops.

Tuesday, July 6— Thursday, July 8Watch talented contestants vie for a spot in the NAD Miss Deaf America Finals.

Tuesday, July 6 and Saturday, July 10Council of Representatives Meeting.

Wednesday, July 7General Forum (Open to All Members).

Emcee: Kirsten Poston (left) Keynote: Kelby Brick (right)

Friday, July 9A tasty and joyous program guaranteed to add years (and laughter) to your life!

Emcee: Gertie Galloway (left) Keynote: Dr. Robert Davila (right)

Saturday, July 10Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) and learn how deaf youth have inspired fellow deaf youth across the globe.

Emcee: Lissette Molina (left) Keynote: Jennifer Yost Ortiz (middle), Alim Chandani (right)

conference activities and events

Tuesday, July 6Join us at this gathering of loyal NAD members to kick off the first event of the Conference and select delegates to the Council of Representatives.

Order of georges and georgettes (Ogg) Breakfast

Senior Citizens Section (SCS) Luncheon

youth Luncheon

Workshops/Commissions

Exhibit Hall

Miss Deaf America Preliminaries I, II, & III

Business Meetings

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo by Hon Siu

Emcees: Frank Dilato (left), Evon Black (right)

conference activities and events

Miss Deaf

AmericaFinals

Friday evening, July 9This star-studded production showcases talents and performances by finalists. See if you can predict who will become the next NAD Miss Deaf America!

Closing

BanquetSaturday evening, July 10End the Conference with friends, food, and entertainment by the National Theater of the Deaf. NAD CEO Nancy J. Bloch’s 18 years of service will be honored in a tribute.

Thursday evening, July 8Young, quick thinking deaf and hard of hearing college students vie to become champions during a spirited evening of academic competition. Go, team!

Emcee: Paul Rutowski

College

Bowl

Wednesday morning, July 7The NAD Conference starts off with a bang via an eye- catching array of performers, keynote speakers, and more!

Keynote: Ryan Commerson

Welcome

Ceremony

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo by Hon Siu

Photo provided by the National Theatre of the Deaf

gENERAL INFORMATION

LocationThe official conference site is:Philadelphia Marriott–DowntownATTENTION: RESERVATIONS1201 Market StreetPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19107Phone: 215.625.2900

ReservationsFour ways to reserve a room:• ONLINE— Best way:http://www.nad.org/events/ biennial-conference/hotel-reservation• FAX this form to: 215.625.6084• MAIL to the hotel address above• CALL 800.266.9432 (V) or 800.228.7014 (TTY). You must mention the 2010 National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Conference.

Deposits/Cancellations:All reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of first night room and tax. If cancellation occurs less than seventy two (72) hours prior to arrival, the deposit will not be returned by the hotel.

More Information:For complete 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly.

Philadelphia: www.nad.org/philly/aboutAdvertise: www.nad.org/philly/advertise Exhibit: www.nad.org/philly/exhibitHotel: www.nad.org/philly/hotelRegister: www.nad.org/philly/register Questions? www.nad.org/contact

2010 NAD Conference Hotel Reservation

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTEDNUMBER OF PEOPLE IN ROOMPlease choose one option. One (1) person Two (2) people Three (3) people Four (4) people

BED TyPE (based upon availability)Please choose one option. King (1 bed in each room) Double (2 beds in each room)

gUEST RESERvATION INFORMATION

Full Name:

Organization/Firm:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Daytime Phone (TTY, Voice, VP):

Email(s):

Names of persons sharing room:

Arrival: Departure: Day Date Day Date

Hotel check-in: 4:00 PM Hotel check-out: 12:00 PM

SPECIAL CONFERENCE HOTEL RATESDeadline to reserve rooms for the NAD Conference is June 4, 2010. A limited number of rooms are available, so please reserve early to ensure availiability.

Single/Double: $165/night plus tax* Triple/Quad: $185/night plus tax*

*Current tax on the sale of hotel rooms in Philadelphia is 15.2% per night.

PAyMENT SECTIONAll hotel reservations require a credit card guarantee or a deposit of first night room and tax. Mail or fax form directly to Philadelphia Marriott, not the NAD. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations, and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations.

Check/Cashier’s Check/Money Order enclosed (payable to the Philadelphia Marriott)

Credit card (select type): ___American Express ___Carte Blanche ___Diners Club

___Discover ___MasterCard ___Visa

16-Digit Account Number:

Expiration Date:

Full Name as Shown on Card:

Signature:

This official hotel reservation form must be sent to the Philadelphia Marriott. Do not send this form to the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Headquarters. The NAD does not handle hotel reservations and assumes no responsibility for lost, damaged, or misdirected hotel reservations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

What you Need To Know• ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS: Please contact NAD at: www.nad.org/contact, no later than May 31, 2010.• Meals are NOT included in the Combo Registration (these must be added as optional events).• SENIOR RATE applies to individuals 60 years or older.• MEMBER registration fee is for current members in good standing. • NON-MEMBER registration fee includes a one-year NAD membership.• STUDENT RATE applies to children ages 13-17 and full-time students with ID. Special pricing available (on-site only) for children ages 6-12 accompanied by parent/s.• Purchase Orders (PO) and personal checks will not be accepted after May 31, 2010.

Cancellation PolicyThe following refund schedule for registrations is applicable in the event of cancellations, except for medical emergencies or death in family (written explanation is required).

Postmark Deadline Refund AmountBefore March 1, 2010 75%March 2–April 1, 2010 50%April 2–May 1, 2010 25%After May 2, 2010 0%

Mail/Fax to:Fax this form with credit card information to 301.587.1791, or mail form with check, money order, or credit card information to:

National Association of the Deaf2010 NAD Conference Registration8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, MD 20910

More Information:For complete 2010 NAD Conference details, go to: www.nad.org/philly.

Philadelphia— www.nad.org/philly/aboutAdvertise— www.nad.org/philly/advertise Exhibit— www.nad.org/philly/exhibitHotel— www.nad.org/philly/hotelRegister— www.nad.org/philly/register Questions? www.nad.org/contact

INDIvIDUAL INFORMATIONPlease print clearly. One form per person.

First, Middle, Last Name:This is how your name will appear on your registration badge.

Street Address:

City/State/Zip:

Email Address:

Pager Address (for Emergencies):

This is my first NAD Conference! Yes No

Do you want your name and state to be listed on the Conference website attendee list? Yes No

Please check the left sidebar for what you Need to Know & Cancellation Policy specifics.

Registration Options (Please check one: Combo or Non-Combo option.)

COMBO OPTION (make selection below)Pre-Conference Only

Early Bird I ComboDeadline: January 31, 2010 $150 NAD Member—Regular $125 NAD Member—Senior/Student $190 Non-Member—Regular $150 Non-Member—Senior/Student

Early Bird II ComboDeadline: May 31, 2010 $175 NAD Member—Regular $150 NAD Member—Senior/Student $215 Non-Member—Regular $175 Non-Member—Senior/Student

Combo Registration includes:• Basic Registration• Welcome Ceremony (7/7)• College Bowl Finals (7/8)• Miss Deaf America Finals (7/9)

OptionalCombo Registration Required $40 OGG Breakfast (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary I (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary II (7/7) $15 MDA Preliminary III (7/8) $40 Senior Citizens Luncheon (7/9) $35 Youth Luncheon (7/10) $115 Closing Banquet (7/10)

Combo Registration Total: $________

PAyMENT SECTIONCredit card information and this form can also be faxed (see sidebar). Please send registration form directly to the NAD. Personal checks will NOT be accepted after May 31, 2010. A $30 charge will be assessed on all returned checks.

Check/Cashier’s Check/Money Order enclosed (payable to the 2010 NAD Conference)

Credit card (select type): ___Visa ___MasterCard

Total payment: $_______________

16-Digit Account Number:

3-Digit CCV Code (located on back of credit card): Expiration Date:

Full Name as Shown on Card:

NON-COMBO OPTION (make selection below)Pre-Conference and On-Site

Basic Registration (required)Pre-Conference Deadline: May 31, 2010 $50 NAD Member—Regular $25 NAD Member—Senior/Student $90 Non-Member—Regular $50 Non-Member—Senior/Student

OptionalBasic Registration Required $40 OGG Breakfast (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary I (7/6) $15 MDA Preliminary II (7/7) $15 Welcome Ceremony (7/7) $15 MDA Preliminary III (7/8) $40 College Bowl Finals (7/8) $40 Senior Citizens Luncheon (7/9) $70 Miss Deaf America Finals (7/9) $35 Youth Luncheon (7/10) $115 Closing Banquet (7/10)

Non-Combo Registration will be available for sale during the week of the 2010 NAD Conference. Combo Registrations will NOt be offered onsite.

Non-Combo Registration Total: $________

2010 NAD Conference Registration Form

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50th Biennial NAD ConferenceNational Association of the Deaf8630 Fenton Street, Suite 820Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

www.nad.org/philly

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