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ASL Roundtable Conference Update (Newark – Nov. 4-8, 2026)

Image Description: A blue conference flyer for the 20th American Sign Language Roundtable Conference at Delaware School for the Deaf, November 4–8, 2026. Near the top is the conference theme, “Visualize Vibrant Value,” accompanied by illustrations of ASL signs. Six presenter headshots are arranged in two rows of three with rounded green borders. The presenters are Kelly Krzyska, Adele Ann Eberwein, Ed.D., Karla Gunn, Kester Horn Marsh, Petra M. Horn Marsh, Ph.D., and Cara Barnett. Below the photos, the presentation title reads: “ASL Viewing Doesn’t Just Happen: Guided Viewing as Critical Pedagogy.” The website naslehl.org/aslrt/ appears in green at the bottom. Alt Text: Blue ASLRT conference flyer featuring six presenter headshots. Kelly Krzyska, Adele Ann Eberwein, Ed.D., Karla Gunn, Kester Horn Marsh, Petra M. Horn Marsh, Ph.D., and Cara Barnett will present “ASL Viewing Doesn’t Just Happen: Guided Viewing as Critical Pedagogy” at the 20th American Sign Language Roundtable Conference, November 4–8, 2026, at Delaware School for the Deaf. Website: naslehl.org/aslrt/.

Get ready for an engaging session at the 20th American Sign Language Roundtable Conference!
Kelly Krzyska, Adele Ann Eberwein, Ed.D., Karla Gunn, Kester Horn Marsh, Petra M. Horn Marsh, Ph.D., and Cara Barnett will present:
“ASL Viewing Doesn’t Just Happen: Guided Viewing as Critical Pedagogy”
👀 ASL viewing is an important part of language learning—and this session will explore how guided viewing can be used intentionally in ASL education.
📍 Delaware School for the Deaf
📅 November 4–8, 2026
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, connect, and Visualize Vibrant Value!
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Parliamentary Workshop – Registration Extended (York, PA – Oct 10-11, 2026)

REGISTRATION EXTENDED — DON’T MISS OUT! The Deaf community asked for more time, so we’ve extended registration for Parliamentary Training with Mark Apodaca! NEW DEADLINE: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM Registration: $25 WHAT TO EXPECT SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 9 AM–4 PM Morning — Governance Afternoon — Parliamentary Procedure / Robert’s Rules of Order Breakfast & lunch included SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 9 AM–12 PM Fiscal Responsibility of Board & Finance Committee Members Light breakfast included York Association of the Deaf | York, PA Whether you’re a board member, officer, committee member, emerging leader, or simply want to better understand how nonprofit organizations and meetings operate, this training is open to the Deaf community. Come together. Learn together. Strengthen Deaf leadership. Register by October 4 at 11:59 PM! Questions or concerns? info@psad.org

REGISTRATION EXTENDED — DON’T MISS OUT!
The Deaf community asked for more time, so we’ve extended registration for Parliamentary Training with Mark Apodaca!
NEW DEADLINE: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
🎟️ Registration: $25
WHAT TO EXPECT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 | 9 AM–4 PM
Morning — Governance
Afternoon — Parliamentary Procedure / Robert’s Rules of Order
🍽️ Breakfast & lunch included
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 9 AM–12 PM
Fiscal Responsibility of Board & Finance Committee Members
☕ Light breakfast included
📍 York Association of the Deaf | York, PA
Whether you’re a board member, officer, committee member, emerging leader, or simply want to better understand how nonprofit organizations and meetings operate, this training is open to the Deaf community.
Come together. Learn together. Strengthen Deaf leadership. 🤟
Register by October 4 at 11:59 PM!
Questions or concerns?
📧 info@psad.org
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Study – Parent-Child Intervention for Children with Emotional/Behavioral Concerns

Does your child struggle with big feelings? Does your child often - seem sad, irritable or withdrawn? - have trouble calming down? - lose interest in play? We are offering a parent-child support program to help support child emotional development and behavior You may qualify if - child is 3-7 years old - on medicaid - a caregiver can participate in weekly sessions Sponsored by University of Delaware Interested? Contact Emmie Buse, ebuse@udel.edu or 302-831-2717

Researchers at the Institute of Community Mental Health Clinic (ICMH-C) through the University of Delaware are inviting families to participate in a research study involving a 6-8-session parent-child program to support emotional development and behavior for children who struggle with big feelings. Your child may be eligible to participate if they often seem sad, irritable, or withdrawn, have a hard time calming down, or lose interest in play.

Eligibility requirements:

  • Your child is 3 to 7 years old
  • Your family is enrolled in Medicaid or qualifies for Medicaid
  • A caregiver can participate in weekly sessions

If you are interested in learning more about the study, please contact Emmie Buse at ebuse@udel.edu or (302) 831-2717 for more information!