2019 Presentation Descriptions​

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10:45 - 11:45 AM   Workshop Slot #1

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• "Climate Change & the Deaf Earth" - Dr. Carrie Solomon - Main Lecture Hall

 

This presentation will focus on climate change science and how it affects deaf people and what deaf people can do.

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• “ASL 101” - Dana Hoover - East Lecture Hall

 

​An introduction session to American Sign Language. Come learn your first ASL signs!

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• “GaySL” - Hayden Kristal - West Lecture Hall

 

This highly interactive and hilarious workshop teaches its participants LGBTQ-related American Sign Language signs while fostering a group discussion about Deaf culture, intersectionality, accessibility, and more. During the presentation participants will be encouraged to sign along as we learn the signs for GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, GENDER, ALLY, COMING-OUT, PARTNER, BINARY, DRAG KING/QUEEN, IDENTITY, RAINBOW, PRIDE, etc., as well as requested signs. The signs serve as jumping off points for discussion about the intersection of Deafness and Queerness (Example: ALLY--how does Deaf culture perceive LGBTQ people? How are the Deaf received by the LGBTQ community? What can you do to be a better ally to both groups?) The goal for this workshop is not that participants will leave fluent in ASL. The point is to get people thinking about Deafness, disability, and the struggles faced by LGBTQ people who are also Deaf or disabled; to inspire people to learn more, and to create accessibility to allow ALL LGBTQ people to utilize their resources and participate in their events.

 

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****1:00 - 3:15 PM****       "DeafBlind Workshop"

with Jesse Stanley in FPH Room 108

 

Wonder what it's like to DeafBlind? Want to experience it yourself? The DeafBlind Workshop is an introduction class to educate and expose people to DeafBlind culture and society norms. You will experience firsthand what it is like to be DeafBlind, and you will learn different strategies to communicate with DeafBlind people. There will be hands on activities to give a better understanding of struggles that DeafBlind face daily.

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1:00 - 2:00 PM       Workshop Slot #2

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• "Pathways for Change Inc.  c/o Deaf Survivors Program" - Stephanie Reynolds-King - Main Lecture Hall

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Discussing what does Deaf Survivors Program do for the deaf and hard of hearing community. What our roles are and how we work with the community. Come to understand the big issues in the deaf/HOH community when it comes to sexual violence. Discuss what the Deaf Survivors Program does for the deaf and hard of hearing community, what our roles are, and what we do for the community.

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• “More GaySL” - Hayden Kristal - FPH 107

 

More GaySL will be a guided, in-depth discussion on the history of LGBTQ+ signs, emerging signs, regional variations and more. The session will take place using American Sign Language. 

 

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2:15 - 3:15 PM        Workshop Slot #3

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• "Deaf Survivors of the Holocaust" - Patti Durr - East Lecture Hall

 

Presentation will share excerpts of testimonies from Deaf Survivors of the Holocaust.

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• "Building Deaf/Hearing Bridges: Teenage Style"  - Panel - Main Lecture Hall

 

Deaf students from American School for the Deaf and hearing ASL students from Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter High School will be sharing their experiences from our cross-cultural exchange program.  

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• "Sign and Paint" - Expressions Art Bar - FPH Room 106

 

Come Paint with Expressions Art Bar! Description TBA. 10 Person Limit.

 

4:00 - 5:00 PM       Workshop Slot # 4 Main Lecture Hall

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• "Supporting Deaf Survivors of Domestic Violence" - Samantha Kistner - Main Lecture Hall

 

​Presentation will focus on Domestic Violence 101, Deaf Victimization, and Solutions

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• “ASL 101” - Dana Hoover - East Lecture Hall

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An introduction session to American Sign Language. Come learn your first ASL signs!

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• "Hands On, Eyes On, Ears Off (Game Session)" - Melissa Kate - FPH Room 107

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Bring a fun, relaxing and entertaining realm to your classroom, community and family. Adapting games allows learning while having fun. Come learn, create, and laugh together.

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• ASL Social for ASL Students & Folks Who Sign in the Valley (& Beyond) - FPH Room 108

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