30th World’s Largest Silent Weekend

Orlando, Florida

June 25-28, 2009

Scheduling Information

    The Weekend is scheduled to begin with check-in 2 to 6 p.m. and an orientation at 7 p.m. on Thursday where you will see all presenters describe their topics in detail to help you choose what classes you want to attend.  There may be a pre-conference workshop from 1 to 5 p.m.with RID CEUs applied for.  Socialize with participants and presenters from the past 29 Silent Weekends Thursday evening in the hotel’s lobby and bar area.   

    Friday and Saturday will have classes for ASL students and interpreters from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Thursday and Friday evenings will have optional classes.   Interpreters should be able to obtain more than 2.0 RID CEUs … over a year’s quota at this and future Silent Weekends.   We mahy plan a Sunday morning program for three hours with RID CEUs applied for.  Please check back for  details early in 2009

Hotel Information

      The hotel is the lovely  renovated Renaissance Orlando Hotel – Airport, 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL  The website is www.RenaissanceOrlandoAP.com    Guest rooms are just $109 per night!  Call 1-800-228-9290 for reservations.

     The website www.DrSign.com will have a list of those seeking room-mates.  If you would like to share a room, you can indicate so on the website.

Classes

    The Thursday night starting time was chosen to allow you to obtain the most inexpensive airfare and to allow many participants to honor their Sunday morning church obligations.  This Silent Weekend will have around 100 hours of classes to choose from. 

    You can go to www.DrSign.com and see a list of classes offered in past years to get an idea of what will be offered this year.  As presenters are acceopted they will be posted on the website.  The complete program book minus the handouts will be online at the beginning of June.

     There will be a few plenary sessions and mostly 2-3 concurrent sessions each for beginners; intermediate; and advanced groups.  You should have had at least one full year of ASL classes for beginners.  For those knowing no sign language at all, we are having a special NOVICE class where you will stay with the same teacher and she will use voicing to help you feel comfortable.  RID CEUs are applied for all advanced classes.

 “ASL Improv Night”

    Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. may have a separate event allowing you to enjoy stellar entertainment by deaf actors!  See www.ASLIMPROV.com or check www.DrSign.com for details.   Please register online for this.

      Early bird registration limited to the first 300 by postmark October 15 ’08 is $129.00

     Regular registration by postmark March 15 ’09 is $189.00

     Late registration by postmark June 1 ’09 is $319.00

     Registration includes all classes, program book and one lunch.  Check website for updates! 

     This may be the only professional conference for interpreters with many classes for family members who may want to learn ASL.   Treat your family to an Orlando vacation!

 

Special rates for group registration 

 

    We are offering a special rate for groups such as students, interpreter groups, church groups, large families, etc.      

     The group rate is for ten or more registering together.  Each person must fill out this form which must be sent together with one check or money order payable to Mike Tuccelli.  When 20 or more register as a group, the person getting this group together can attend at no charge. 

    

    Due to this discount, there will be no refunds or credits but transfers will be allowed up to May 15, 2009. 

 

Deadline for Group Registration

    Before postmark November 15, 2008 --  $109.00

    Before postmark March 15, 2009 -- $129.00

    Before postmark June 1, 2009 -- $149.00

Tote Bags

     Instead of t shirts, we are offering tote bags  These have zippers, pockets, straps, etc. and will have the 30th Silent Weekend identification on it.  $18 each

How would you rate your signing skills?  If a Deaf stranger were to sign to you, how would your signing appear?

 [    ]  Novice – no signing abilities – maybe some fingerspelling
[<>    ]  Beginners – short 1-2 sentence responses, some creativity in  sign usage, slow signing speed
<>[   ]  Intermediate – begins to look like a “conversation” with 2-4 sentence responses, moderate signing speed
[   ]  Advanced – Can elaborate, use indexing, use directional verbs, hypothesize, sign at a normal rate smoothly

[   ]  I will be requesting RID CEUs (this is only for RID certified interpreters)

This information is used to help determine how many classes for which levels to offer and does not commit you in any way.

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Registration

    Make check payable to Mike Tuccelli and send to:  Mike Tuccelli, PO Box 5941, Gainesville, FL  32627-5941. There will be no refunds or credits after February 1, 2009 and a $10 processing fee will apply for refund requests made prior to February 1, 2009.  Your registration can be transferred up to May 15 only at no charge.  Please check www.DrSign.com for last minute information before you come!

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     If a natural disaster or local authorities cause the silent weekend to be cancelled, you will be issued a refund minus 10% to cover upfront costs (program book, etc.)

     Your name on the participant list at www.DrSign.com is proof of registration.  If you do not see your name there within 4 weeks after you register, please email DrASL@aol.com.  Please do not arrive at the Silent Weekend without ensuring your name is on the list!

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