Join the 6th DeafNation World Expo at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino (3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109) in Las Vegas, Nevada, the perfect resort to bring Deaf people worldwide under one roof. You’ll experience an action-packed week of exhibitions, sessions, entertainment, presentations, and networking for one of the most memorable events you’ll ever attend.
October 31, 2026
Wintrust Sports Complex (Free Parking)
5499 W 65th St, Bedford Park, IL 60638
Open to the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
October 17, 2026
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall
301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109
Open to the public from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The SayWhatClub 2026 convention will be held from Monday, August 3 to Thursday, August 6 at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, 345 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA. For only $175 a night, you’ll stay in the heart of the city, surrounded by stunning views of Union Square, San Francisco Bay and the city skyline, and just minutes away from key attractions and iconic landmarks.
SayWhatClubbers have been meeting annually since 1996. Share and bond with other members of our hard-of-hearing community and have a chance to build lasting friendships that can be renewed in person each year.
We’re assembling a lineup of distinguished speakers who will inform and inspire you, and sponsors who will introduce the latest products and services to improve the lives of people with hearing loss.
Join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for our HLAA 2026 Convention, where we’re all in the Winner’s Circle! This event will be at The Galt Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, June 10-12. Get ready to run for the roses as we collaborate, learn and celebrate together at one of the most hearing-accessible events in the United States.
Whether you have hearing loss yourself, support a family member with hearing loss or are a hearing health care provider or industry representative, the HLAA 2026 Convention is a golden opportunity to learn about the latest hearing health information, technology and research, while connecting with hundreds of people in our nationwide community who share similar experiences.
ALDAcon is the annual convention of the Association of Late-Deafened Adults (ALDA). It is held in various cities around the country, generally rotating from the east coast to the west, including the central part of the country. ALDAcon usually begins with a Welcome Reception on the first evening and ends with a Farewell Brunch on the final morning. In between that time, members are invited to attend various presentations and workshops, the exhibits hall, the ALDA business meeting, the I King Jordan Awards Banquet and the famous Karaoke Party, where everyone lets their hair down and pretends they have a “golden voice.”
ALDAcon provides an opportunity to learn about issues late-deafened individuals face, and the strategies that they have developed to overcome everyday challenges. ALDAcon is a place to make new friends, renew old friendships, to learn and share, and to simply HAVE FUN!
ALDAcon provides a stress-free environment where all workshops, luncheons, and special events are made accessible by the simultaneous presence of sign language interpreters and CART writers. Assistive listening devices (ALDs) are available upon request.
Communication between individuals is guided by the ALDA philosophy of “Whatever works!” Some folks speak and use hearing aids or cochlear implants to listen, while others speech read, use sign language, gesture wildly, or write notes in order to communicate.
ALDA welcomes everyone of all hearing levels and ALDAcon’s spirit of inclusiveness is demonstrated every year. If you have never attended an ALDAcon, you don’t know what you have missed. Come join us and enjoy the warmth of the ALDA family at its annual gathering!
The holiday-to-New-Year season is PACKED with incredible events for our community! From cozy coffee chats to major theater productions, here’s everything you need to know about staying connected through the festive season! ✨
📅 December 13:
🎭 A Christmas Carol (50th Anniversary!)
📍 Union Arts Center, Seattle, WA
⏰ 2:00 PM
🎟️ Use promo code ASL to unlock seating in ASL section
👻 Ebenezer Scrooge + Three Ghosts + Fully Accessible = MAGIC!
📅 December 16
📍 CSDHH Event, Greensboro
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📅 December 31 – NEW YEAR’S EVE
🎊 Times Square Ball Drop – ACCESSIBLE!
📍 Times Square, Manhattan, NY
⏰ 6:00 PM onwards
✨ World-famous celebration with accessibility features!
🎇 Join millions as we countdown to 2026!
🌐 FREE Webcast with ASL Interpretation: https://www.timessquarenyc.org/nye/nye-live-webcast
📺 YouTube with Open Captions + ASL (link posted in December)
♿ Accessible Viewing Area: 44th Street & Broadway (entrance at 44th & 6th Ave)
📅 January 17, 2026
💻 Special Forum for Deaf A.A. Members
🌐 FREE Virtual Event
🤝 Support, community, and connection in recovery
🔗 More info: https://sites.google.com/view/deafaa/special-events
📅 January 24, 2026
🎭 “The Loudest Man on Earth”
📍 Deaf Spotlight, Seattle, WA
⏰ 4:00 PM
📖 Written by Catherine Rush | Directed by Adrienne Mackey
🎬 Original Deaf theater at its finest!
📧 Contact: info@deafspotlight.org for tickets
🌐 https://www.deafspotlight.org/events
📅 January 29 – February 2, 2026 ⭐
🎓 ACE-DHH Conference 2026
📍 Denver, CO (Note: Dates are tentatively January 28-31)
🌟 Theme: “Fostering Non-oppressive Learning Environments”
👥 For educators, parents & professionals in Deaf education
🔥 This is THE conference for Deaf education professionals!
📚 Workshops • Networking • Latest research & best practices
🌐 https://acedhh.com
📧 pub.acedhh@gmail.com
🌐 Main Event Calendars:
🎉 Times Square New Year’s Eve:
🎭 Theater & Performance:
🙏 Recovery & Support:
✅ Connection – Combat winter isolation! These events keep our community STRONG
✅ Culture – Celebrate our heritage and traditions together
✅ Support – Whether it’s recovery, education, or just friendship
✅ Joy – Because the holidays should be accessible for EVERYONE
✅ Advocacy – Many events promote awareness and inclusion
🎯 Book early – Holiday events fill up FAST!
📱 Check accessibility – Most provide ASL/CART, but always confirm
🎁 Bring friends – Many events are more fun with your crew
📸 Document & share – Help others discover these amazing opportunities
🗓️ Mark your calendar – Set reminders so you don’t miss out!
Don’t forget about ongoing events through this period:
☕ Weekly ASL Coffee Chats – Check your local Deaf community centers
🍽️ Silent Dinners – Perfect for meeting new friends
🎮 Game Nights – At various Deaf centers nationwide
⛪ Weekly ASL Masses – St. Francis Xavier, NYC (Sundays 11:30 AM)
📺 Streamed with ASL: SFX Church NYC YouTube Channel
Let’s make December 2025 – January 2026 a season of CONNECTION, CELEBRATION, and COMMUNITY! 🌟
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Welcome to the 58th Biennial NAD Conference!
Join us in vibrant San Francisco, California, from June 30 to July 5, 2026, at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square for an unforgettable week of connection, learning, and celebration. Explore this webpage for all the details about the city, hotel accommodations, registration, the full conference schedule, workshop partners, and much more! We’ve planned an exciting lineup designed to inspire and empower:
The conference kicks off on June 30 with the NAD Board meeting, open to all.
On July 1, the Council of Representatives (COR) convenes, welcoming delegates from State Associations and Affiliates. That evening, we’ll come together for the vibrant Opening Ceremony.
July 2 brings the much-anticipated Cultural Extravaganza, featuring Deaf storytellers, performers, actors, and a celebration of community pride.
On July 3, don’t miss the thrilling College Bowl Championship, cheer on your favorite team!
Our week closes on July 4 with the festive Conference Bash and our inaugural Deaf Market Day, showcasing Deaf-owned businesses and artists.
Throughout the conference, you’ll have access to a rich array of exhibits, engaging workshops, and specialized training sessions tailored to elevate your professional and personal growth.We can’t wait to see you in San Francisco for a memorable and meaningful experience!
What’s Deaflympics Square?
The Deaflympics Square, in addition to being the Main Operation Centre, transport hub, media centre, training venue, and providing other core functions for the competition, is also an open space for everyone to enjoy, from children to adults.
Including contents promoting understanding of Deaf culture and Deaf sports, also provides various programmes and interactive experiences, including those on universal communication technology.
As admission is free please feel free to visit.
※ Some areas will be restricted to athletes and accredited personnel only.
Dates & Venue
Dates: Saturday 15 November – Wednesday 26 November, 2025
Hours: 9:00-20:00
Venue: National Olympics Memorial Youth Centre
Address: 3-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan
Admission: Free
Applications for 2026 Program Open September 2 – October 15, 2025
Embraced Body, the Disability Justice and inclusive arts organization founded by artist and Disability Justice consultant India Harville, announces the application period for the second round of its How We Move program.
Funded by the Mellon Foundation, How We Move is a dance intensive created for and by multiply marginalized D/deaf and Disabled artists from across the United States; the program centers agency, multiplicity, interdependence, and creative power. Applications for the 2026 program are open September 2 – October 15, 2025.
“We’re interested in what happens when we bring multiply marginalized artists from the margins into the center, define our own spaces, and explore how we move together. That’s really the creative question behind the work,” India Harville, Embraced Body Founder & Executive Director, shared with Dance Magazine.
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