Community Calendar

Deaf Independent Living Assoc., Inc. (DILA) and Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) have teamed up again to host their two day 2nd Annual Deaf Blind Conference.  The conference will kick off on Thursday, September 27 at 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm with a pre-conference presentation by HKNC in collaboration with Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on “Emergency Preparedness for the Deaf-Blind.”  Then on Friday, September 28 from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm “Preparedness: Life Span Planning for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind” workshops will be held.  Presenters will include HKNC, Bay Area Center for Independent Living (BACIL), Maryland Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Maryland Relay, MEMA and a few others.  Topics will include preparedness for emergencies, preparing for employment, preparing for aging and much more!  Breakfast and Lunch is provided on Friday, September 28.  Vendors will be available to provide resources. 

On-line Registration ONLY. Registration deadline is September 21, 2018. To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dila-hkncs-2nd-annual-deaf-blind-conference-tickets-49491663899.  Interpreters available upon request.  When registering please let us know if you need any additional accommodations such as dietary needs. 

Thank you for our sponsors Risk Placement Services (RPS) and PKS & Company, P.A. 

For more information please contact DILA at 410 7420 5052 v/tty or 443 365 2645 VP. 

Vendor registration includes table and two chairs, breakfast & lunch on Friday.  Please inform DILA of any additional needs such as electrical outlet, WIFI connection, etc. 

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Human Service Agency whose mission is “Independence of people who are deaf or hard of hearing through communication, connection and community supports.