Welcome to the
Florida Association of the Deaf
SPECIAL
ANNOUNCEMENT

FRIDAY
March 27, 2026
Osceola Heritage Park
Kissimmee, FL

FAD IS HOSTING THE 2026 FAD CONFERENCE
Registration for the conference is
NOW Open! 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Future of FAD: Reconnect • Renew • Rebuild

CLICK HERE for Registration Form

$10  Early BIRD Registration
January 23 – February 15
✔ Registration & FAD Membership Automatically Included,  (includes ASL CHAMP). 

$20  Regular Registration & FAD Membership (includes ASL CHAMP)
February 16 – March 26



$30   At-the-Door Registration & FAD Membership (includes ASL CHAMP)
March 27 (Event Day)

$25 At-the-Door Show ONLY Admission  for NON-MEMBERS.

Your participation will help shape the future for the Florida Association of the Deaf.
CLICK  On the button below and REGISTER! TODAY! 


Future of FAD: Reconnect • Renew • Rebuild

Are you going to the Deaf Nation Expo on March 28 in Kissimmee Fl?
Make it a weekend trip. Arrive Friday morning, spend the night in Kissimmee
and go to the Expo on Saturday.  
For more Information about Deaf Nation Expo
CLICK HERE to REGISTER FOR DEAF NATION EXPO
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Conference Agenda

  11:00 – 11:30 AM       Welcome Check-In, Registration & Connection Hub

  11:30 AM – 12:30 PM       Opening Session: Reconnect

  • Welcome from Conference Co-Chairs

  • Brief History of FAD

  • Icebreaker Activity

  • Parliamentary Procedure & Bylaws Overview 

    12:30 – 2:00 PM

Rebuilding FAD: How Do We Move Forward? Member-led discussions and stakeholder input on:

  • Member Priorities & the Future of FAD

  • Governance, Transparency & Communication

  • Youth & Emerging Leaders

  • Advocacy

  • Senior Citizens Support

  • Legislative Monitoring & Engagement

  • FAD Funds & Financial Stewardship

   2:00 – 3:00 PM

  • Silent Auction, Raffles  & Refreshments

  • Wrap Up: Discussion & Next Steps

  3:30pm – 4:30 PM         Election of FAD Officers

  4:30 PM - 5:45 PM         Dinner Break  (on your own)

  6:00 – 8:30 PM               ASL CHAMP 

*Information listed here and throughout this website is subject to change.  

We need ALL members and new members to join and to be there! 

WE WILL HAVE
Election for Officers:

President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
All positions are open and up for election. 
If you are interested to run for a positon
CLICK HERE TO APPLY.  

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE TODAY!   Click HERE for Registration
$10  Early BIRD Registration
January 23 – February 15
✔ Registration & FAD Membership Automatically Included,  (includes ASL CHAMP Show). 

$20  Regular Registration & FAD Membership (includes ASL CHAMP Show)
February 16 – March 15

$30   At-the-Door Registration & FAD Membership (includes ASL CHAMP Show)
March 27 (Event Day)

$25 At-the-Door Show ONLY Admission  for NON-MEMBERS.