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2009 RID National Conference

 2009 RID National Conference

Conference Dates ~ August 1-6

Exposition Dates ~ August 2-5

“Embrace Change - Honor Tradition”

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown * Philadelphia, PA 

Join RID and the largest representation of the interpreting profession at the 2009 RID National Conference. Immerse yourself in the City of Brotherly Love. With a wealth of history, culture, entertainment, music, shopping, sports and food, Philadelphia is the most historic host city for RID. Learn more about Philadelphia>>

Plan to attend all six days of a spectacular educational program which includes multi-hour extended workshops, three-hour workshops, one and one-half hour professional discussions and forums, all on topics of interest to those in the profession.

The opening and closing reception entertainment for the 2009 RID Biennial Conference has been announced. You will not want to miss these all stars!
 
Opening Reception – Saturday, August 1, 9-11 p.m., performance time 10:00 - 10:45 p.m. D-PAN exists to bridge the gaps between the deaf/hard of hearing community, the entertainment industry, and the public at large. Read more at http://www.d-pan.com.
 
Closing Reception – Wednesday, August 5, 9-11 p.m., performance time 9:45 – 11 p.m.
Since 2004, Alan R. Abarbanell has toured the United States with his critically acclaimed, one-man show, "The Abababa Road Tour"chronicling his experiences growing up hearing in a Deaf family. Alan is aproud coda…Read more at http://www.abababatour.com.