WRAD, Inc. presents A Deaf and Hard of Hearing Night

You can purchase tickets online at a discount for $15.00 per person. Must purchase before 6pm March 31 or pay full price at the door.

Great DJ music!!!!! The event capacity is 900 people. The Gate is Powered by G-Shock. House in the Main Room- Miguel Migs (Naked Music/ Salted Music) A Traffic Events Production in HOLLYWOOD.

This event will be broadcast LIVE on gshockparty.com .

For more information, visit www.gshockparty.com

You must be 21 years and over to enter the club.

Hosted by Mark Brudney and Bruce Gross For more info about WRAD event on March 31st, contact wradceo@aol.com

See you all there on Friday night March 31st in Hollywood!!!!! Do not forget to purchase tickets on line for a DISCOUNT!!!!!


On behalf of ChanDanse des Sourds (CDS) Association, it is with great pleasure of presenting our first International Deaf Dance and Music Festival: Festival du Silence and Exposition: International Accessibility for the Deaf which will be held on July 5-8, 2006
in Paris, France.

The high spirit of this Festival is to HAVE FUN and to benefit entierly from our immense cultural and artistic capital, to the rhythm of dance and music. We have reserved several famous landmarks (Paris City Hall, Theatre Monfort, La Loco, Palais Brongniart, etc.) for the opening ceremony, dance performances, night dance entertainment, Exposition of International Accessibility of the Deaf and dance-dinner Gala. Paris is a very beautiful and magnific place to visit and experience. For full information, please visit our Festival website at: www.festival-silence.org.

Looking forward to welcoming you to share wonderful memories with us at this Festival.

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Best regards,

Fanny (Yeh) CORDEROY du TIERS, President of CDS/International Coordinator Mathias-Henri GĂ0 NARD, Festival Chairman CDS Association 13 rue de la Cossonnerie 75001 Paris France


The 20th Nordic Culture Festival will take place in Akureyri 10-16 July 2006. The Icelandic Association of the Deaf invites deaf, hard of hearing and other interested people from the Nordic countries to join us in a celebration of deaf culture. The festival’s theme is a combination of introducing Iceland’s nature and culture in conjunction with the sea, the surroundings and elves and ghosts which are a part of the Icelandic folk tale tradition. Festival guests will have many opportunities to travel from Akureyri and see as much of Iceland as they like, make new friends from other countries and experience diverse cultural activities.

The festival has something to offer everyone. People can choose to stay in Akureyri and relax in the comfortable small town, go to lectures and art exhibitions and the theatre in the evening, followed by a lively chat and a beer at the Arctic Nordic Deaf Pub. Those who like to be on the move can go on exiting day trips in the vicinity of Akureyri and experience different aspects of Iceland in good company.

Akureyri is in the north of Iceland, about 5 hours by car or 50 minutes by airplane from Reykjavík. It is the largest town in the north of Iceland inhabited by approximately 16.000 people. About 200.000 tourists come to Akureyri every year to swim, ski and enjoy the town life and its beautiful surroundings.

Come to Iceland in July 2006. You won’t regret it!!


Dear Ladies and Gentlemen!

I am pleased to welcome you to the VI. DHI- Homepage and the conference in Berlin, the capital city of Germany. Berlin, the city which was shared by two states after the fall of the Nazi-power, was reunificated in 1990 and is now in the middle of Europe (Germany).

The 6th Deaf History International Conference in Berlin is intended to be dedicated to emphasize legal, political and sociological oppressions and forms of discriminations towards the Deaf Community in the history in order to reflect on the past, to overcome the shady history and to imagine better future. The slogan is  to overcome the past and its consequences to present solution for the present .

The Deaf History International Conference will focus on several subjects of Deaf History such as Deaf Women History; Deaf Art/Theater/Movie History; Future and Goal of Deaf History; Deaf History and the sign linguistics; Discrimination a.) of Deaf in School and Education and b.) of Deaf minorities; the status and role and contribution of Deaf History studies and also the role of Deaf History for the Deaf community and Deaf studies/Research fields and other topics.

(Please look on the topic list for the congress under: DHI-Topics)

There will be a special topic about the Deaf Community Life in the period from 1933 to 1945 relating to subjects of Deaf Holocaust, Forced Sterilization, Deaf Nazi, Deaf Refugees etc.

The first and regrettably the last until present conference took place 1998 in the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C./USA. In 2002, a special volume of the Conference reports had been published. As a result research studies of this special subject of the Deaf History have been initiated and consequently necessitated organization of the next scientific Conference in order to continue the previous researches.

Since now you are cordially invited to submit your Paper Proposals for the Congress.

On this occasion, go please to the Field "Call for papers" (see also Menu) in order to become acquainted with the conditions of registering (first step: Registration) and submitting Proposals.

Your Application must be received here no later than February 28, 2006.

The conference is supported by Aktion Mensch and the Federal Ministry for Education and Research and the Humboldt University Berlin. Conference languages are German Sign Language, International Sign, German and English.

The conference fee (which include lunch, coffee-/teabreak and conference items) are available here under Prices

You can take a virtual tour of the university and lecture hall.
Please look on HU-Virtual tour (Our lecture hall is visible under "Kinosaal").

Parallel to the conference, there will be cultural program (guided tours, theater, movies etc.)

Till another announcement.

Sincerely yours,

Mark Zaurov (M. A.)
DHI-Coordinator


WRAD, Inc. welcomes you to DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING NIGHT
AT MONTE CARLO'S RESTAURANT IN BURBANK

Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Monte Carlo's Restaurant
3103 West Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, California 91505

We will have dinner at this great Italian restaurant called Monte Carlo's Pinocchio Restaurant on Tuesday night March 28th as prices are very reasonable around $6 to $15. A fundraiser for the WRAD organization and please tell the cashier you are with WRAD or bring the flyer for WRAD to get a 15% donation from Monte Carlo's.

Bruce Gross, Gino Giudice, and Carlos Greenham already been to that restaurant and loved it. Lets go there as a group on March 28th. Free parking. See you there as everyone is welcome. For more information, contact brucegross@aol.com or by VP at 661-943-8879.



WRAD, Inc. welcomes you to YOM HASHOAH VE'HAGEVURAH COMMUNITY WIDE HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2006
Starting at 1:45 p.m. program

Los Angeles Holocaust Monument
7600 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90036

Pan Pacific Park (north end of the park) between Beverly Blvd. and Third St. (adjacent to The Grove and Farmers Market)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AMBASSADOR DENNIS ROSS

A canopy will provide shaded seating for all attendees Richard Fendrich, Sign Interpreter Requests for reasonable accommodations must be received no later than March 17, 2006

Free transportation available by pre-registration only - buses will leave at 1:00 p.m. from the Federal Building (corner of Veteran and Wilshire Blvd. in Westwood) and at 12:15 p.m. from the Bernard Milken Jewish Coimmunity Campus located at 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills and from Valley Beth Shalom located at 15739 Ventura Blvd. in Encino.

For further information, call 310-821-9919 or 310-280-5010

We must teach our children and all humanity to never forget.

DIRECTIONS: The site of the Los Angeles Holocaust Monument is at the north end of the city of Los Angeles' Pan Pacific Park, situated between Beverly Boulevard and Third Street. By car it is equidistant from the San Diego 405, the Santa Monica 10, the Harbor 110 and the Hollywood 101 Freeways. By bus, the MTA offers continuous service on Fairfax and La Brea Avenues traveling North and South as well as on Beverly Boulevard and Third Street going East and West.



The Pasadena Playhouse invites WRAD friends and members of the deaf and hard of hearing community to join us for an ASL Interpreted Performance of Cornerstone Theater Company's adapation of
"As You Like It" by William Shakespeare.

Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

The Bard's comedy is set in Pasadena and tackles issues of love, same sex marriage and politics! These timely issues unfold hilariously in this two-act play.

Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased online.
Use code ASL for your discount.
ASL students welcome ($15 tickets with valid I.D.).

There will also be a post-performance discussion with cast immediately following the performance. This will be ASL interpreted as well. Please help support our 2006 ASL Series at the Pasadena Playhouse!

For more information contact Gay Iris Parker at gparker@pasadenaplayhouseorg or visit their website at www.pasadenaplayhouse.org to purchase tickets online.




Have you ever wanted to travel and explore the unknown and try diving, but have been unable to take that giant leap because of your hearing loss? Do you find it hard to understand diving instructors in big classes? FRUSTRATED???

Not anymore. Welcome aboard to the Sampai Jumpa where your travel and diving worries will disappear.

Frank van der Linde and Naomi Hayim have taught many D/deaf and hard of hearing people. Whether you want to learn to dive, or be gently guided around the beautiful sights of the underwater world, let us take you by the hand. Together, we can teach you scuba diving with confidence and ease.

As soon as you jump on the boat, you can relax completely. We will put you in an environment that caters for your needs without you having to feel different from the group.

Following the successes of our previous trips where we had many D/deaf and hard of hearing people join us from the United States, Europe and Australia, please find dates for the next trips starting from early 2006. We look forward to welcoming you!

Dates for 2006 and 2007.

2/13/06 – 2/20/06 – Similan & Surin Islands

4/10/06 – 4/17/06 – Similan & Surin Islands

4/19/06 – 4/27/06 – Burma Banks & Mergui Archipelago

3/08/07 – 3/16/07 – 10-day Manta Ray & Whaleshark Sighting Galore Trip

3/18/07 – 3/25/07 – 8-day Similan & Surin Islands Trip

3/28/07 – 4/17/07 – 3-week Andaman Trip


3/7/06 – 3/28/06 – Andaman Islands — A very special 3-week trip to the unique Andaman Islands. This special trip is open to everyone and is highly recommended as it is one of the last places to see the almost extinct Dugongs (Sea Cows).

The aim of delegating the above trips is for D/deaf/hard of hearing divers to meet one another.

If you wish to come at other times not specified above, you are most welcome to book any trips you wish. Naomi will be on board at all times from October 2005. We use a wide range of communication methods, to ensure that everyone can understand and participate, these being BSL, ASL, lip speaking, gestures and fingerspelling. We aim to accommodate everyone, whatever their communication needs are.

All our trips will be a mix of D/deaf, hard of hearing and hearing people. If you have any specific requests, contact Naomidana via her email address: naomi@worldwidediveandsail.com and she will provide you with any information you require.

“... the fact that communication was not an issue, was the ultimate for me, especially when I compare it to diving in this country and other places, where I have missed out on the dive briefings etc. I also learnt a lot about my diving and hope I have improved. Also, it was so much fun and there were some wonderful people on the trip.”
Shirley Wilson, London, UK

“I loved the diving so much that I have been thinking about whether I want to do graphic design as my career or to go into scuba diving!! Even my parents have noticed the change in me from when I first went travelling to now!! I'm more positive and more like the person I used to be 3 years ago, so you know for sure that I must have had a cracking time!!”
Deniece Wheatley, Bristol, UK

We look forward to welcoming you on the Sampai Jumpa for diving, sailing and travel fun!

For more information check out their website at: www.worldwidediveandsail.com.
Click here to read an article about Naomi's unique service.




A message from the President...



WRAD, Inc. presents A Pizza Fundraiser at


19755 Rinaldi Street Porter Ranch, California 91326

3rd Friday of the month 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Our fourth event is Friday, April 21, 2006

Next door to the Porter Ranch STARBUCKS where deaf and hard of hearing people gather every 3rd Friday of the month.

Tell the cashier you are deaf or hard of hearing or a friend in the deaf and hard of hearing community for us to get a 15% benefit for the WRAD organization.

Your support and help is greatly appreciated......

Mark your calendar for the following dates in 2006 of Porter Ranch Pizza Cafe fundraising nights:

Months 2006

January 20
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15

See you all at Porter Ranch Pizza Cafe and Porter Ranch Starbucks on the 3rd Friday of the month.


WRAD is happy to present a 30-mile round trip bike day along the beach from Santa Monica to Hermosa Beach round trip !!!!!! The date has been changed from March 18 to April 8th

All day Saturday
April 8th, 2006
10:00am to 4:00pm.

The bicycle path along 15 miles from Santa Monica to Hermosa Beach takes you through some of the most colorful beach towns anywhere. We will stop for lunch at the Hermosa Beach courtyard around noon. Food there is fabulous and affordable. You may shop, eat, rest, and entertain other friends at the courtyard. Everyone is welcome. This is going to be a fun day to meet new and old friends. Also, it is a very good exercise for your body and strengthen your muscle legs to have 30 miles round trip on the bicycle. You will have a good night sleep after you are exhausted from riding all day. This is a fun ride for everyone.

Meet us at the Santa Monica Pier parking lot betweeen 9:30am and 9:45am prior to our departure at 10:00am SHARP!!!!!!    (The event will be cancelled if rain or heavy fog)

Click here to get a map and directions. If you don't have a bike , you can rent them near the pier. Come early to get good bikes at the rental shop. Parking fee is $7.00 for the day. The weather for this time of the year would be cool and breezy so you may want to bring a light sweater just in case.

Reynaldo Llarena, WRAD 1st Vice President and Coordinator of DHH Bike Day at the Beach. For more information, contact Reynaldo Llarena at wradvicepresident@yahoo.com



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Colorado Backpacking - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Women

The experiential nature of the Outward Bound curriculum provides hands-on opportunities to explore risk-taking, change, challenge, problem solving and self-direction. This course is instructed by women, designed to stimulate your creativity, help you change direction and address balance in your life and career. Through success-oriented challenges requiring teamwork and personal effort, the Adult Renewal course enhances self-confidence, motivates compassion and enriches personal experience. This course illuminates the importance of support systems by offering an opportunity to be in the mountains for 7 days with all Deaf/HOH women. The first three days of the course are run out of our Leadville Mountain Center where you will participate in activities such as rock climbing and rappelling, as well as spending some time on the ropes course. During this section, you will sleep in our cabins or on tent platforms and our base camp cook will prepare delicious meals for you. The last four days will take place in a wilderness setting tackling rapids as a team on inflatable rafts on the Arkansas River, participating in a backcountry expedition that includes a peak ascent and rounding out your wilderness experience with a solo. Your solo will give you time alone to reflect upon the activities, challenges and lessons you have learned. In the backcountry you will sleep in sleeping bags on the ground under the stars and cook your own meals (as a group) over backcountry stoves. Successful completion of your course demands mastery of skills, trust, fitness, confidence, tenacity, leadership, initiative and compassion. The promotion of these qualities, and the discovery of what's in you, is the purpose of Outward Bound.

  COURSE AREA
The Rocky Mountains, one of the most famous mountain ranges in the world, stretch 3,000 miles from Alaska to New Mexico. They have provided the inspiration for legend and have had a profound influence on the development of the continental United States. It is in and around these majestic mountains that your Outward Bound West course will take place. This course will occur in the Rocky Mountain' San Juan Range, which is often compared to the Swiss Alps. This range contains more land above 10,000 feet than any other place in the United States. It has always presented a formidable challenge for explorers. The area is home to many abandoned mining towns whose rather checkered pasts lend credence to Colorado's Wild West reputation. Here, too, did the infamous Alfred Packer perform his dastardly deed near San Luis Peak on Cannibal Flats.

Outward Bound is offering 3 wilderness courses for Deaf/HOH and Signing individuals in the Spring/ Summer, 2006. All courses are instructed in PSE/ASL and require that students be at least 18 years of age. Full and partial scholarships are available for students in need. Last year more than $20,000 in scholarship money was awarded to these programs, averaging nearly $1,500 per person. Applications are due at least 30 days before the course start.

Colorado Mountaineering 10-day Technical Training for Deaf/HOH/Signing CMI630
May 27-June 5, 2006
Course Cost: $1,795; Age: 21+

This course will provide a hands-on approach to learning technical outdoor skills necessary for safe mountaineering. The curriculum will include both learning the actual skills as well as "how to instruct the skill" for those preparing to work as future outdoor instructors.

Colorado 7-day Backpacking for Deaf/HOH/Signing -Women's Adult Renewal CBT620
June 19-25, 2006
Course Cost: $1,295; Age: 30+

This course is meant to be a crossroads experience for women, instructed by women, designed to stimulate your creativity, help you change direction and address balance in your life and career. It moves from base camp activities to rafting to rock climbing and backpacking.

Colorado 14-day Mountaineering for Deaf/HOH/Signing LMO649
July 31- August 13, 2006
Course Cost: $2,495; Age: 18+

Learn basic backpacking and mountaineering skills, spend a day or two rock climbing, camp under the stars and climb beautiful alpine peaks. This course will be at your pace, with plenty of time to learn the lessons of the backcountry with experienced Outward Bound staff.

"This opportunity to gain new insights and skills, problem-solving approaches, coping strategies, and new -found appreciation for nature and own inner resources proved invaluable. I have learned many tools and risen to physical and psychological challenges that can be applied to other areas in my life." --Outward Bound Student July, 2004

For more information check out their website at:www.outwardboundwilderness.org.

For specific questions, please contact: Cara Branesky at cbranesky@outwardbound.org
TTY: 720-497-2485
Toll Free: 888-837-5211 ext 4
Local: 720-497-2360


Free Admission for Exhibitions, Workshops and Entertainment!
Pomona, CA - Saturday, April 29, 2006

Location:
Fairplex, Building 8
1101 West McKinley Ave.
Pomona, California 91768
www.fairplex.com

Exhibit Hours: 9 am to 6 pm
Parking:  Gate 9 off of White Avenue (general)
Hotel Lot off of McKinley Avenue (preferred)
Cost: FREE ADMISSION

The event includes:
-
Exhibitions (FREE)
- Entertainment (FREE)
- Seminars & Workshops (FREE)

- Children's Activities (FREE)

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The National Racquetball Association of the Deaf

21st National Racquetball Tournament
April 28-30, 2006



1535 Deerpark Drive
Fullerton, California 92831



Please visit their website at www.nrad.org if you want to register to play in the tournament. Fans are also welcome to visit.

The Fullerton Marriott is the racquetball tournament headquarters. The address of the hotel is 2701 East Nutwood Avenue, Fullerton, California 92831. Click here to get a map and directions. It is only $86 per night for up to 4 people staying in the room during the tournament weekend. Call at this number 800-228-9290 this to make a hotel reservation by April 6th.

April 6, 2006 is the deadline to reserve at this special rate.

WRAD hosted the past National Racquetball Tournament in the 1980s in the San Fernando Valley, California with over 100 players and it was really fun. We are glad to see the National Racquetball Tournament coming back to Southern California in Fullerton, Orange County, and hope for a great turnout of players.


Courtesy by: Ken Clark, Chairperson 2006 NRAD.


Call to the 48th Biennial NAD Conference

June 29-July 3, 2006 Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort-Palm Desert, California

Andrew J. Lange, president of the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has officially issued a Call to the Conference. The 48th Biennial Conference of the National Association of the Deaf will be held at the Desert Springs JW Marriott Resort in Palm Desert, California (Palm Springs area) beginning on June 29, 2006 and ending on July 3, 2006. The theme of this year's conference is, "Change Today for Tomorrow."

Important Note:

2006 NAD Conference information will be updated as it becomes available. Please check this website often - check the links to the left for information on specific conference events and activities.

What's on the Conference Agenda?

Key activities during the conference week are as follows: Opening Ceremonies, Exhibits, Workshops, Forums, College Bowl Finals, Miss Deaf America Finals, 125th Anniversary/Closing Banquet, Council of Representatives Meetings, Tribute to ASL and Deaf Culture, Recognition Award Presentations, Order of Georges/ettes Breakfast, Senior Citizens Section Luncheon, and Youth Luncheon.

Important NAD Conference Deadlines
Here is a quick look at the conference deadlines.
  1. Early Bird Conference Registration - April 10, 2006
  2. Pre-Conference Registration - June 1, 2006
  3. Accessibility Requests - June 1, 2006
  4. After June 1, 2006, registration will be on-site and only Non-Combo tickets will be sold.
Biennial NAD Conferences

Rotated annually among the four regions of the United States, Biennial NAD Conferences, held in the even numbered years, traditionally bring together more than 2,500 deaf, hard of hearing, late-deafened, deaf-blind and hearing consumers, parents, youth, professionals, educators, organizational and corporate representatives for five days of professional development, enrichment, training, networking, governance meetings, receptions and related evening events.

Who attends NAD Conferences?

NAD Biennial Conferences are open to everyone: Parents and family members; retirees; federal employees; youth; administrators, educators, support providers and product/service providers. NAD members receive reduced registration rates, as do NAD members who are senior citizens and students.

Attending NAD Biennial Conferences, for some, is a tradition... yet everyone who attends does so for different reasons:

  1. Speak out, provide feedback and make recommendations
  2. Enhance your professional and career skills
  3. Improve your personal skills and knowledge.
  4. Learn more about the newest gadgets, products and services
  5. Catch up with old friends and make new ones
  6. Cheer for your favorite College Bowl team
  7. Witness the crowning of the new Miss Deaf America
  8. Celebrate ASL and Deaf Culture
  9. Commit to the future of the NAD
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Courtesy by: NAD Website.


Convention of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the
Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Pittsburgh, PA  June 23-27, 2006

Build your bridge to the 2006 Convention with a presentation proposal designed to inform education and hearing health professionals, parents and adults with hearing loss about trends and current practices in the field of deafness and spoken language.

Convention Registration
Convention registration begins February 1, 2006. Look for the registration brochure in the 2006 January/February issue of Volta Voices or plan to register online.

Educational Sessions
Educational sessions include a variety of short courses, concurrent sessions and poster presentations designed for parents, professionals and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Topics include:
  1. Accessibility
  2. Acoustics
  3. Advocacy and Policy
  4. Amplification
  5. Assessment Strategies
  6. Children with Multiple Needs
  7. Cochlear Implants and Related Technologies
  1. Collaborative Relationships and Programs
  2. Early Intervention
  3. Education
  4. Family-Related Issues
  5. Mainstreaming
  6. Social/Emotional Issues
  7. Teaching/Therapy Techniques
For more information, Click here


Los Angeles Deafestival 2006

Saturday, September 30, 2006

"***** FREE ADMISSION ***** 12 - 5 P.M. ***** FREE PARKING *****

Celebrating Deaf Awareness Month at Woodley Park, 6350 Woodley Blvd, Van Nuys, CA

Hosted By Councilmember 6th District Tony Cardenas

Theatre performances including Majestik Element, Information Booths including WRAD, Moon Bouncer, Mobile Skate Park, Door Prizes, Rock Climbing Wall, Storytelling, Children Fingerprinting, Clowns, and Magicians.

Presented by Department of Cultural Affairs and CSUN's Deaf Studies Department For more information contact Bertha Velazquez or 213-473-7006 voice, 213-847-0549 FAX, 213-473-5990 TTY


Greetings fellow members of the DEAFLYMPICS family, The 2007 Deaflympics Organizing Committee has been very busy this year. With all the support we now have, the 2007 Deaflympic Winter Games should become one of the very best ever staged!

I want to share with you what our committee has accomplished so far:

  1. The 2007 Deaflympics headquarters hotel will be Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City, an 880 room hotel which also was used for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. We have a great deal with the hotel, which includes unlimited gourmet buffet breakfasts and dinners. Little America Hotel will be an "Olympic Village" where athletes can meet, relax, and socialize. Teams staying at Little America Hotel will be provided with free bus transportation to the competition venues and ceremonies. More information on Little America Hotel and the costs, which include meals, is available in our website, 2007 Deaflympics
  2. The Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony will be at the 2002 Olympic Cauldron Park, 5 minutes from Little America Hotel. This will be a gala event with lighting of the Deaflympic flame on the 2002 Olympics cauldron.
  3. The alpine skiing and snowboarding competition will be at Park City Mountain Resort, and most of the competition events will be held on the same courses used during the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. Park City is a 25 minute ride from Little America Hotel.
  4. The Nordic skiing competition will be at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, and will use the same courses used in the 2002 Olympics. Soldier Hollow is a 45 minute drive from Little America Hotel.
  5. The ice hockey and curling competition will be at Steiner's Ice Arena in Salt Lake City, which is a 5 minute ride from Little America Hotel.
  6. Several entertaining arts and culture events will be held in Salt Lake City during the Deaflympics week; art shows, International Deaf Club, International Deaf Coffeehouse, Deaf theatre, and more. All arts and culture events will be held either in Little America Hotel or within a short walk of the hotel.
  7. After the Closing Ceremony, there will be a gala closing banquet followed with a closing party at the Salt Lake City Convention Center, a few blocks from Little America Hotel.

Little America Hotel is now accepting room reservations from both teams and fans, and room reservations may be booked. Because Little America Hotel is in the center of most 2007 Deaflympics activities and will provide teams staying at the hotel with free transportation to competition venues, I strongly encourage teams to make their reservations at Little America Hotel as soon as they can, before the hotel releases rooms not reserved to Deaflympic Games fans and other visitors to Salt Lake City. I look forward to seeing you all in Salt Lake City USA February 1-10, 2007!

Courtesy by: Dwight Benedict, Chairperson 2007 Deaflympic Winter Games Organizing Committee.



Madrid, Spain, July 13-22, 2007

This World Congress will include many different programs, ranging from presentations, special interest groups, workshops and training, cultural and theatre presentations, exhibits and related events for people of any ages from all over the world. For more information, Click here


Taipei, Taiwan, September 5-15, 2009

For more information, Click here


WRAD hosted an Academy Award Oscar Day on Sunday March 5, 2006.

First we had an open captioning film of "Brokeback Mountain" at the Pacific Theatre 12 in Culver City with nearly a full-house audience of deaf and hard of hearing people who came to see the good film that got many Academy Award nominations. (The film won three Oscars that night)

After the movie some of us went to SaddleRanch ChopHouse on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood to have dinner and to watch the Academy Award Oscars on their big television sets including one large TV screen. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and a few of them knew some sign language. They made sure that we were able to watch the Oscars with closed captioning television.

Some of us were not tired to go home so we continued to party afterwards at the After-Oscar party at the O-Bar on Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood where we enjoyed chatting with our friends and watching post-Oscar show on television. We hope to repeat this program again next year since we had a good time.

Written by Bruce Gross


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