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Parliamentary Training Registration now LIVE! (York, PA – Oct. 10-11, 2026)

Save the Date! Parliamentary Training with Mark Apodaca, a deaf licenced parliamentariant Sponsored by PSAD, MDAD and DAD Saturday, Oct 10, 9a-4p Sunday, Oct 11, 9a-12p Where? York Association of the Deaf (YAD) 208 N. Georgia St, York, PA 17401 Come lean more about nonprofit organization goverance. Deaf Night Out (DNO) on Friday, Oct, 9 at YAD

REGISTRATION IS NOW LIVE!
PSAD, in collaboration with the Delaware Association of the Deaf (DAD) and Maryland Association of the Deaf (MDAD), is excited to open registration for:
Parliamentary Training with Mark Apodaca, Licensed Parliamentarian
📅 October 10–11, 2026
📍 York Association of the Deaf
208 N. George Street, York, PA 17401
📚 Training Topics:
• Robert’s Rules of Order
• Parliamentary law and procedures
• Nonprofit organizational governance
• Financial management for nonprofit organizations
⏰ Schedule:
Saturday, October 10 — 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Sunday, October 11 — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $25 per person
🥤 Light refreshments included
👥 Limited to approximately 70 participants
⏳ Registration Deadline: September 30, 2026
🔗 REGISTER TODAY:
This training is open to Deaf organizations, board members, officers, emerging leaders, and community members throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and beyond.
📢 Don’t wait — secure your spot before September 30 and share this opportunity with your organization and community!
Together. We Rise. No Deaf Left Behind.
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Registration Open: Outside the Box Conference (Christiana – Oct. 9-10, 2026)

Registration Open - Outside the Box Conference and Family Learning Weekend 2026. Be part of something special! Oct. 9-10, 2026 Hilton Christiana 100 Continential Drive Newark, DE Get ready for our annual 2 days of learning, connection and fun! Friday's workshops are designed for professionals supporting students who are deafblind, have complex communication, sensory or access needs. Saturday's sessions are for families of children and young adults who are deafblind. Everyone is welcome to attend both days. Register at www.deoutsidetheboxconference.org.

On behalf of Erin Kline, the DE Statewide DeafBlind Program hosts an annual event, the Outside the Box Conference/Family Learning Weekend! This year, it will be held October 9-10, 2026, at the Christiana Hilton in Newark, DE. The conference focuses on supporting individuals who are deafblind, as well as those with complex communication and sensory needs. Friday is geared toward professionals, while Saturday’s sessions are more family-focused.

 

This year’s conference features an outstanding lineup of presenters and sessions on topics including:

  • Literacy and communication strategies for students with complex learning needs
  • Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI)- what it is, how it impacts visual access and understanding, and practical strategies for adapting lessons and environments to promote meaningful participation and learning
  • The role of daily schedules and calendar systems in supporting communication and language development

 

Registration will close September 4, 2026. Attached you will find the conference flyer, or you can visit www.deoutsidetheboxconference.org to explore the full conference schedule, presenter information, registration details, and more. Please feel free to invite others, join us and share this information with anyone who may be interested!

 

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The Power of AND in Early Intervention (Zoom – Sept. 10, 2026)

brown haired woman with glasses pointing to nose with a baby in stripped shirt The Power of AND in Early Intervention - Collaboration in Action Sept. 10, 12p-1:30 EST

Upcoming Live Event

When professionals work together, deaf and hard of hearing children and their families receive stronger, more connected support.

Join the Clerc Center for an interactive panel webinar featuring four professionals from across the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) and Early Intervention systems:

  • Deaf Mentor and Teacher of the Deaf
  • Speech-Language Pathologist
  • Statewide Program Coordinator
  • Statewide Program Director

Through an engaging discussion, panelists will share practical strategies to help professionals:

  • Build stronger partnerships across disciplines
  • Communicate more effectively within the IFSP team
  • Unite providers and families around shared goals
  • Embed American Sign Language into family-centered IFSP outcomes
  • Promote language access, communication development, and long-term well-being

🗓️ Sept 10, 2026

⌚ Noon-1:30 PM (EST) | 9-10:30 AM (PST)

💻 Zoom Webinar

💬 ASL/English interpretation and closed captioning
Register Today!