DbI Network of the Americas Conference

Date/Time: April 15-18, 2018

Location: Resort and Conference Center at Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Description: Deafblind International and Perkins School for the Blind are excited to host the first-ever Network of the Americas Conference. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network, learn and have fun with leaders in the field of deafblindness from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

Partnerships for lifelong learning

We’re all stronger when we work together. Our conference theme – Partnerships for lifelong learning – acknowledges the importance of teamwork. By partnering as educators, service providers, consumers, policymakers, advocates and family members, together we can offer a lifelong array of support for the deafblind community – spanning from early intervention and K-12 education to programs, services and products for adults. Be sure to join us!

Registration

Register today! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join leaders in the field of deafblindness from North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

If you have questions about your registration, please call (617) 972-7447 or email DbI@perkins.org.

​Registration for the Network of Americas Conference will close on March 15, 2018.

Conference prices

• Participant

  • ​Early-Bird - $550

  • Standard - $650

• ​Exhibitor (SOLD OUT)

  • ​Early-Bird - $300

  • Standard - ​$300

• Exhibitor/Participant Combo (SOLD OUT)

  • ​Early-Bird - $750

  • Standard - ​$850

• SSP/Accompanying Person

  • ​Early-Bird - $275

  • Standard - ​​$275

Registration includes:

• Opening ceremony and welcome reception

• Admission to all plenary sessions, poster sessions and workshops

• Breakfast, lunch and coffee/tea breaks

• Award dinner

• Free WiFi access throughout the conference venue

Interpreting Services and Accessibility

Plenary sessions will be interpreted in Spanish, French, Platform Sign Language and Communication Access Real Time Translation (CART).

Sign language interpreting will be provided during program hours for those who request it as part of their registration.

Please be advised that teams of three interpreters will not be provided. If this is your preference, it is strongly encouraged that you bring your own support person to add to the team.