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LOCATION
Nestled in the Ponderosa Pines, Coconino Community College makes for a stunning location to host the Northern Arizona Deaf Expo.
All events take place at Coconino Community College, Lone Tree campus, unless otherwise noted.
Click here to download the Event's Map
Friday, October 7, 2011
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Workshops at CCC
(See schedule below)
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5:00 pm
Deaf Social Night at Scott’s Chicago Pizza
103 Birch Avenue, Flagstaff
www.scottschicagopizza.com
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Workshops at CCC
(See schedule below)
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Expo
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Book/DVD Signing by Robert De Mayo
www.robertwhere.com
(during expo)
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10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Deaf Film Festival
(See schedule below)
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6:30 pm
Movie & Gala Event at Orpheum Theater (www.orpheumpresents.com)
“See what I’m Saying” (www.seewhatimsayingmovie.com)
6:30 Doors open, refreshments sponsored by AZRS
8:00 Movie screening
Q & A with Robert De Mayo
(following Movie Screening)
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Recreational Opportunities
ASL/INTERPRETING WORKSHOPS
Friday, October 7, 2011
- 8:00 check in and "At the door" registration opens
- 8:30 - 10:00 Donna Leff "Explore the Deaf World in Arizona with Donna"
- 10:00 - 10:30 Break and changeover of presenters
- 10:30 - 12:00 Michael Ubowski "How You Can make Your Voice Heard!"
- 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break
- 1:00 - 2:30 Emmett Hassen "Information Forum for Arizona Interpreter Licensure"
- 2:30 - 3:00 Break and changeover of presenters
- 3:00 - 4:30 Robin Dragoo "Community Forum - NIC Enhancements, How Do They Affect Me?"
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Northern Arizona Deaf Connection is accepting film entries for the Deaf Film Festival taking place on Saturday, October 8, 2011, during the Northern Arizona Deaf Expo at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, AZ.
The deadline for submitting an entry is Monday, August 15, 2011.
Northern Arizona Deaf Connection's Deaf Film Festival will provide a venue to showcase Deaf filmmakers and actors while facilitating discussion of current issues and challenges in this field. To be considered for the festival, films must include at least one Deaf/hard of hearing character and the length must be between five minute (minimum) and two hours (maximum). Genres can include animation, documentary, drama and experimental. The film must employ closed-captioning, voice-over or subtitles, and must be suitable for general audiences. The Film Committee will screen all films and determine which of the entries meet the requirements. The approved films will be shown at the festival.
Please submit entries by DVD or provide us with an internet link to the website showcasing your film. We will also accept email attachments at info@nazdeafconnection.com and the attachment must be a .zip file. Please type "Film Committee" in the subject line of the email.
Click here to download a flyer and film submission form
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Saturday, October 8, 2011
Film Festival Schedule:
All movies presented in Building #6
Room 1
10 am – 12 pm
The Preservation of American Sign Language:
The Complete Historical Collection
Sign language films from 1931. Sign Media, Inc.
Room 2
10 am – 11 am
Behind the Scenes in the Amazon: Christy Smith, the DEAF “Survivor”
In 2005, Christy Smith, the deaf woman who was a contestant on CBS's reality game show, Survivor, shares her experiences in sign language. Christy spent 33 days in the Amazon jungle before being voted off. She talks about how and why she applied for "Survivor," playing the game and communication, conditions in the Amazon, deaf awareness, and making a difference.
11:00am – 11:10 am
Marianne Matters, Directed by Amanda Richer
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
A-Z ABC Stories in ASL
Six gifted performers use imagination and skill to create a visual feast. At once delightful, humorous, inspiring and simply amazing, this collection of ABC stories is sure to entertain. Performers include: Ben Bahan, Linsay Darnall, Jr., Stephanie Ellis-Gonzales, CJ Jones, Brian J. Morrison.
LUNCH BREAK
Room 1
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Through Deaf Eyes
Through Deaf Eyes explores almost 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf.
Room 2
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
You Think DEAF People Have Problems?
Internationally known performer Angela Stratiy is featured in this humorous one-woman comedy show on hearing people, based on her “research”, and her perspectives on how Deaf people survive in the Hearing world.
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Deafology 101
Deaf Culture as seen through the eyes of Deaf humorist, Ken Glickman.
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