Weaving Common Threads and Diversity Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents Conference

There is still time to register for the October Conference: Weaving Common Threads and Diversity Among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents in St. Louis, MO. I am extremely excited about this conference because it explicitly addresses the needs of adolescents and I'm guessing that it is the only conference of its kind! So, I highly encourage you to go or at least check out some of the presentations (click the conference title below for the link).
My presentation on Deaf Characters will be on Tuesday October 7, from 1:30 - 2:45. Hope to see you there!

Weaving Common Threads and Diversity Among
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Adolescents
Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton
St. Louis, MO
October 5-8, 2008

Adolescents who are deaf or hard of hearing comprise a highly divers population of youth served in education, rehabilitation, and related community service programs. Their diversity is represented not only through multiculturalism and ethnicity but in their communication styles, interests, and academic skills. Programs must address the needs of an increasing number of students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and an increasing number of students utilizing cochlear implants and diverse communication styles.

Designed to increase participant’s awareness of multicultural issues as well as advances in technology and effective classroom teaching practices, this conference will allow the opportunity for professionals working with deaf and hard of hearing students to network and increase awareness of new programs and practices.