Norman Bauman of Kansas School for the Deaf presented on KSD’s Bullying Prevention program.

Evon Black of Alabama presented on transition for deaf and hard of hearing high school students and creating a road map for success.

Bonnie Goben, of Sign Language Specialists in Lee’s Summit, MO conducted a project during the conference in which several deaf and hard of hearing conference attendees participated. The project involved taping the participants’ descriptions of mental illness for the purpose of training interpreters. http://www.signlanguagespecialists.com

Dr. Cindi Cassady of Deaf Community Services of San Diego presented with her colleague, Irvine Stewart, on “Deaf Teenz”, an HIV/AIDS education program for deaf and hard of hearing youth.

Chriz Dally of California presented on Shaping Deaf Children and their Families for Success.

Stefanie Day of the Ohio School for the Deaf presented with her colleague, Emily Jordan, on play therapy with families and behavioral interventions in a school setting using the UCC and Ziggurat Model. She also presented on Positive Behavior Supports in application to a school for the deaf.

Evon Black of Alabama, gave a performance “It Runz in the Family” on Saturday evening in Murphy Auditorium at Kansas School for the Deaf. The performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The performance consisted of a lively and humorous mixture of short stories, all with a morale and celebrating diversity.

Lisa Gomme, an intern from the New Mexico School for the Deaf and Gallaudet University graduate student, gives her poster presentation.

Norman Bauman of KSD, Melinda Brown of Nebraska, Doug Hardman of Florida, Beth Keller of Minnesota, Rhonda Fung and Mindy Dill, both of Louisiana.

Melissa Higginbotham of the Arkansas School for the Deaf presented on writing a transition rich IEP, as well as presented with colleague Nancy Quinn on Love and Logic.

A reminder we need to keep the kid in us to be able to do the work we do! After the kitchen was all cleaned up and we’re ready to close for the day, Janna decided to have some fun with Pizza Shoppe’s Pink Stuff salad dressing! Oops!

Joelle Allen, KSD Secondary English Teacher and NCDA Conference Volunteer prepares for the reception which followed Evon Black’s performance.

Beth Keller of PEPNet presented on “Transition: It’s All About Me!”

Sandra Kelly, Executive Director of the Kansas Educational Foundation Deaf Cultural Center and William J. Marra Museum welcomed NCDA conference attendees to the center and a tour was provided. www.kefdcc.org

Ashley Koe of Dove Advocacy Services for Abused Deaf Women and Children in Denver, CO presented on the impact of domestic violence on families and teen dating violence.

The Kansas School for the Deaf team for hosting the NCDA Conference: Annie Wallace-Nurse Manager, Janna Wiesner-School Social Worker, Jennifer Hampton-School Psychologist, Norman Bauman-School Counselor.

Dr. Gabriel Lomas of Western Connecticut State University presented on the role of counselors for the deaf in public schools.

Suzanne Dennis was plucked from the audience to become “Moses”, as a prop for Evon Black’s performance.

Evon congratulates all of us for giving Moses, Aaron and Hur support. The morale of her story: Professionals in the mental health and counseling fields need to SUPPORT each other to help those we serve!

Evon calls for Aaron (Norman Bauman) and Hur (Jennifer Hampton) to come forward to support Moses!

Evon called for audience members to come and help Moses, Aaron and Hur. Chair: Suzanne Dennis. Kneeling: Chriz Dally, Barb Snapp. Standing: Daisy Cartwright, Jennifer Hampton, Norman Bauman, Deidra Fuller, Cheryl Wu.

NCDA 2010 (Several attendees are missing from the picture, as this was taken on Sunday morning).

A cool map drawn by Gallaudet University School Psychology Intern, Lindsay Jones. Lindsay is doing her one-year internship with Jennifer Hampton at Kansas School for the Deaf. The conference attendees signed their names on their respective state.

Norman Bauman-KSD School Counselor and Doug Hardman of National Deaf Academy sharing information.

Greta Palmberg of PEPNet-Midwest presented on Building Transition Skills: Preparing Students for Life After Graduation.

Nancy Milner and Pam Boerner – KSD volunteers

Nancy Milner - KSD volunteer, Robin Olson-KSD volunteer, and Janna Wiesner – KSD Social Worker chatting and in the background, Mindy Dill and Rhonda Fung of Louisiana chatting.

A well-attended poster session!

Robin Olson of KSD interprets a presentation.

Wendy Schlitz of Oregon presents on social skills for elementary students.

Irvine Stewart of Deaf Community Services of San Diego presented with his colleague, Dr. Cindi Cassady on “Deaf Teenz”, an HIV/AIDS education program for deaf and hard of hearing youth.

Suzanne Dennis, NCDA President welcomes everyone to the Evon Black Performance.

Stephen Weiner, Ed.D., Provost of Gallaudet University, presented on a potpourri of items, including the sharing of his experiences as a son observing his mother's experience with the mental health system of its time; an emphasis for counselors and mental health providers to be educated and culturally sensitive to mental health consumers from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds; and an emphasis on counselors educating deaf students on international issues impacting our society to assist them in transitioning out of the education system to the working/postsecondary world.

A well-attended presentation!

Cheryl Wu of Gallaudet University was surprised with an impromptu adoption shower.

Tanya Wyatt-Dennis of Michigan checks out the Think Kits in the exhibit area.