32nd World's Largest Silent Weekend
June 23-26, 2011
Orlando, Florida

   The World's Largest Silent Weekend is scheduled to begin with check-in 1 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 will be a pre-conference workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. with RID CEUs applied for.  Socialize with participants and presenters Thursday evening in the hotel’s lobby and bar area.   
     Friday and Saturday will have classes for ASL students, teachers and interpreters from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Thursday and Friday evenings will have additional classes.  Interpreters will be able to obtain more than 2.0 RID CEUs.   We are also having a Sunday morning post-conference program for three hours with RID CEUs applied for (Christian religious-focused or secular focused -- two choices).
     Beginning in 2011, this will be a TOTALLY SILENT weekend ... the no-talking rule begins when you arrive for registration (paper and pencils will be provided for fledgings and beginners), continue through the pre-conference workshop on Thursday until the close of the post-conference classes noon Sunday.  The only exception will be during the 7 p.m. orientation where we will have interpreters to voice or sign for you.
        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!

Hotel Information
     The Florida Hotel is at the Florida Mall, 1500 Sand Lake Road in Orlando.  See www.thefloridahotelorlando.com  Guest rooms are just $109 per night with free parking and, complimentary water bottles and free internet.  Call the reservations department at 800 588-4656.  Identify yourself as an attendee of the Silent Weekend.  Please make your reservations before May 23, 2011 as you will want to stay at the same hotel the presenters are stayng at.   If you make your own reservations at Florida Hotel and don't identify yourself as an attendee and get a "cheaper rate", keep in mind the hotel will ADD a resort fee so your bill actually may cost more!  As of June 10, 2010, the general public rooms were going at $139 per night PLUS the $11 resort fee.

Classes

    This Silent Weekend will have approximately 120 hours of classes to choose from. 

     To give you an idea of what the 2011 program may look like, here's a list of classes offered at the 2009's 30th Silent Weekend. and the 2010 Weekend.  These were the 2010 presenters and topics

     There will be sessions for fledging, beginners; intermediate; and advanced groups.  Beginners should have some signing experience -- a knowledge of vocabulary but not quite able to put them together in grammatically correct ASL.   New for 2011 -- there will be advanced language classes and advanced interpreter classes .. both with CEUs applied for.

     There are special classes for those knowing no signing at all.  Please click this for registration.  Registration for fledgings only is just $89 early bird, $109 regular, $129 late.  You will have 12 special classes with teachers using voicing to put you at ease!  Fledging registration is  LIMITED to 12 classes designed for them only.  This is a closed track and you MUST pre-register for this.  If you arrive at the Silent Weekend and wish to change to a different level, you must pay the difference in prices.

Deadline for Fledgling Registration

    Before postmark October 15, 2010 --  $89.00

    Before postmark January 15, 2011 -- $109.00

    Before postmark May 15, 2010 -- $129.00 

    At-door registration  --  $179.00

 
 “ASL Improv Night”

    Saturday night will have a separate event not connected to the Silent Weekend allowing you to enjoy stellar entertainment by deaf actors!  This is a separate event and your silent weekend registration does not include this event.  You can get tickets at the silent weekend from Jon Ziev or order online.  Click this for information on ASL Improv


Early bird registration by postmark October 15 ’10 is $149.00
Special registration by postmark Jan 15 ’11 is $189.00 

  Regular registration by postmark March 15 ’11 is $229.00

  Late registration by postmark May 15 ’11 is $289.00

  At-door registration is $329.00

  Registration includes all classes, break refreshments, chocolate fountain and program book.  Check website for updates! 

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

     The group rate is for five or more registering together.  Each person must fill out this form which must be sent together with one check or money order payable to DrSign.    Once this registration is sent in, you cannot add to it but you can start a new group.

    Due to the group registration discount, there will be no refunds or credits or transfers.   Click this for group registration information.

Deadline for Group Registration

    Before postmark October 15, 2009 --  $129.00 each

    Before postmark January 15, 2010 -- $149.00 each

    Before postmark June 10, 2010 -- $229.00 each

 
Tote Bags

     Briefcase quality tote bags suitable for carrying laptops.  $25 .  Must be ordered as none will be available at conference.

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

 [    ] Fledgling -- no signing abilities (can register online for this track )        
 [   ]  Beginners – short 1-2 sentence responses, some creativity in  sign usage, slow signing speed, knows 200 or so basic signs    
  [   ]  Intermediate – begins to look like a “conversation” with 2-4 sentence responses, moderate signing speed, understands basics of ASL such as directonal verbs, placement of objects, etc.   Typical ASL student after three intensive courses in ASL.
  [   ]  Advanced – Can elaborate, use indexing, use directional verbs, conditionals, topic/comment,  hypothesize, sign at a normal rate smoothly
  [    ]  Interpreter -- Can voice in idiomatic English what a Deaf person signs in ASL and can transliterate and interpret
  [   ]  I will be requesting RID CEUs (for interpreters)

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

Registration 

     Make check payable to DrSign  (or register online) and send to:  Mike Tuccelli, PO Box 5941, Gainesville, FL  32627-5941. There will be no refunds or credits after February 1, 2011 and a $10 processing fee will apply for refund requests made prior to February 1, 2011.  Your registration can be transferred at no charge up to May 15 only.  Please check www.DrSign.com for last minute information before you come!

     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!

           Silent Weekend Registration    $_________

                                        Total Cost:   $ _________  
Check # ______________    

Visa or MC #      ________-_________-_______-_______

Expiration Date month ________ year __________

Name __________________________________________

[   ] fledging [  ] beginners  [  ] intermediates  [  ] advanced [  ] interpreters

Address ________________________________________

___________________________________ ZIP ________

E-Mail _________________________________________

Phone ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____________________________________

If this is a group registration, please give a name to this group:  ___________________________________

 
Mail to:   Mike Tuccelli 
                PO Box 5941
                Gainesville, Florida  32627-5941

For faster posting, use this address (postmark by June 10, 2011) 
         
       Mike Tuccelli
       4492 Golf Ridge Drive
       Elkton, FL  32033
back to home page