FALL/WINTER 2017
JR. NAD MAG THE ROAD TO UNITY
UNICITY EST. 2017
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Words from the NAD Youth Programs
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Important Dates
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The Road to Unity
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2018 NAD Conference
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Jr. NAD Conference Recap
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See you in Rochester!Â
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Active Jr. NAD Chapters
A group selfie taken by Sam Bondhus with Jr. NAD members and advisors.
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WORDS FROM THE NAD YOUTH PROGRAMS CHANEL GLEICHER, DIRECTOR Welcome to the Jr. NAD Mag! We recently wrapped
focused on creating a new town, Unicity (see "Road to Unity" below). I loved seeing how the Jr. NAD members stood strong to their beliefs which ensured the creation of a town that represents their ideals. In this issue, you'll learn about what happened at the Jr. NAD Conference including photos of the activities, motions that were passed, and more! Those of you who were delegates or observers at the conference, I hope you have shared your experience at "Unicity" with your classmates and shared your knowledge to empower others.
I would like to show the deepest gratitude for conference chairs, Linsay Darnall, Jr. and Jonathan Scherling, as well as all the volunteers,
supporting the conference and making it a resounding success. It was also an honor to have the legendary Frank R. Turk and NAD Region II Representative Richard McCowin, join us.
In this issue, you will also learn about upcoming events, such as National Deaf Youth Day on March 6th, this coming summer's Youth Leadership Camp, and Jr. NAD Pages program at #NAD2018. Additional information about all our Youth Programs is coming soon on our new Facebook page: NAD Youth Programs! Be sure to like our page so that you can receive more information,
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up the 26th National Jr. NAD Conference, which
presenters, special guests, and sponsors for
updates, photos, and events.
Keep on thriving!
THE ROAD TO UNITY LINSAY DARNALL, JR. On November 7, 2017, the Jr. NAD members and their
Through lessons learned from the workshops,
advisors arrived at the Carol Joy Holling Camp near
the participants began a unification process to
Ashland, Nebraska for the National Jr. NAD
join the two districts in an effort to strengthen
Conference and learned that it was not just a
their ability to save the school. The
conference but were given a real-world scenario to
participants developed a new charter to unify
resolve. It was up to them to use all the tools given to
the two districts as one town and presented this
them in training and workshops to figure out what to
charter to a "Governor." The Governor made
do in the scenario, such as negotiation techniques,
an appearance on Saturday and reviewed the
problem-solving approaches, legislative options,
proposed charter. The Governor was persuaded
community development and organizing, and much
by the participants' proposal, resulting in the
more.
recognition of the new town charter and approval of the proposed new name for the
The scenario that was given to them involved a town
town, "Unicity". The Governor also terminated
that was divided into two districts by a previous city
the education commissioner and declared that
council, forcing the current residents to elect two
the school for the deaf would remain open,
mayors and separate city councils. The Jr. NAD
much to the joy of the participants.
Conference participants were split up and assigned to each of the two districts. Each district began to annex
All the new residents of the new town came
the surrounding land to become more powerful than
outside to pose for the group picture on
the other. However, the participants in both districts
Saturday afternoon and proudly gathered
learned that they are jointly responsible for a school
around the sign bearing the new name of their
for the deaf. Everything was thrown in turmoil when an
town “Unicity” which symbolized that all deaf
education commissioner declared that the school
people should work together for a common
would be closed. The two districts began to work
goal. Even though the town was fictional, their
on media exposure of the planned closure and
experience was real. They will carry the spirit of
determining steps to save the school.
Unicity with them forever.
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Jr. NAD CONFERENCE RECAP Ashland, NEÂ Â November 7-12
Motions passed at Jr. NAD General Assemblies are brought by Jr. NAD delegates to the Council of Representatives at the next NAD Conference. Consequently, these motions wil be brought to the #NAD2018 Conference to be discussed as possible motions to be reviewed and voted upon by all the delegates including the two delegates chosen to represent Jr. NAD.
Jr. NAD members laying on the floor in a circle.
Maddie Fears moved that the chapter fee for the Jr. NAD be reduced to $15 per member, with a maximum of $100 per chapter.
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2017 Jr. NAD General Assembly Motions
Courtney Gentzke moved that by the year 2026, Jr. NAD shall offer workshops that help hearing parents and doctors to understand the benefits of American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf children after their hearing test shows that they are deaf. Emily Pagan moved that Jr. NAD advocate for a federal law requiring all movie theaters to provide open captioning any time upon request by the year 2022.
Corey Burton leads a team activity.
Kissandra Rivera moved to nominate two delegates to attend the NAD Conference in Hartford, CT in 2018, and by consensus of the Jr. NAD Assembly, the 2018 Jr. NAD Delegates are: Annie Kvamme & Dylan Christoffels. Janeva Mosher moved that Jr. NAD work collaboratively with NAD to establish a social media platform focusing on mental health issues. Menelik Tavares moved that Jr. NAD will advocate to ensure that Deaf roles in movies, television shows, and on stage must be played by Deaf actors. Enrico Miller moved that each Jr. NAD region host a retreat.
Bird-eye view of all Jr. NAD members at Jeff Mansfield's workshop.
For more photos, check out our Facebook Page: NAD Youth Programs
Sam Bondhus moved that all IEP teams reviewing educational placement of deaf students must mention the availability of deaf schools to deaf students and their parents. Keisha Payne moved to open nominations for a Jr. NAD chapter to host the 2021 Jr. NAD Conference, and by the consensus of the Jr. NAD Assembly, the winning bid for the 2021 Jr. NAD Conference site is: California School for the Deaf, Riverside. 4
Night out at the Old Market.
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Lights out, phones in the air.
Jr. NAD participants in a team activity. ASL entertainment at the banquet.
Special Recognition
Jr. NAD Ambassador 2017-2019 Liliana Ortiz Tapia, California School for the Deaf, Fremont
All Around Participant Ryan Stumbo, Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
Congeniality Award Sam Bondhus, Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf
Service Award Christie Abrams, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf
#NAD2018 Jr. NAD Delegates Annie Kvamme, Washington School for the Deaf & Dylan Christoffels, Marie Philip School
Leadership Award Erica Hossler, California School for the Deaf, Riverside
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ACTIVE JR. NAD CHAPTERS REGION I
Karla Gunn, Region II Rep.
Deba Pietsch, Region I Rep.
JrNAD.Region2@nad.org
Indiana School for the Deaf Iowa School for the Deaf Kansas School for the Deaf Metro Deaf School Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf Nebraska/Iowa Chapter Ohio School for the Deaf Wisconsin School for the Deaf
JrNAD.Region1@nad.org
American School for the Deaf Delaware School for the Deaf Governor Baxter School for the Deaf Marie Philip School Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf Model Secondary School for the Deaf Rhode Island School for the Deaf Rochester School for the Deaf St. Mary's School for the Deaf Mountain Lakes High School Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
REGION IV
REGION III
Daniel Girard, Region IV Rep.
Jennifer Campero, Region III Rep.
JrNAD.Region4@nad.org
JrNAD.Region3@nad.org
Alaska School for the Deaf California School for the Deaf- Fremont California School for the Deaf- Riverside Jean Massieu School for the Deaf Oregon School for the Deaf Phoenix Day School for the Deaf Washington School for the Deaf
Alabama School for the Deaf Arkansas School for the Deaf Atlanta Area School for the Deaf Georgia School for the Deaf Miami Dade Chapter North Carolina School for the Deaf South Carolina School for the Deaf Texas School for the Deaf
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Lissette Molina Wood
Erica Hossler
Masa Nakama
Trevor Anderson
JrNAD.Metro@nad.org
JrNAD.Media@nad.org
JrNAD.Media@nad.org
JrNAD.Media@nad.org
Don't see your chapter? Want to set up a chapter? Please contact your regional representatives (as shown above)!
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N A T I O N A L D E A F Y O U T H D A Y
Y A D H T U O Y F A E D L A N O I T A #N M A R C H 6 , 2 0 1 8
Host an event
Do a fundraiser
Invite a guest speaker
Use social media
Do community service
Ask for the National Deaf Youth Day Toolkit today & and send us photos of your event for the next issue!
IMPORTANT DATES
Youth Leadership Camp There is no other camp like YLC. Experience the history, values, and activities that will change your life! CAMP DATES: July 19 - August 16, 2018 APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 2, 2018
Jr. NAD PAGES Are you 12 - 17 years old? Want to volunteer? Want to be part of an amazing NAD Conference? Be a Jr.NAD Page at the 2018 NAD Conference! Hartford, CT July 3 - 7, 2018 Learn more at: www.nad.org/youth/jr-nad-pagesprogram/
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R A P A W S ' I T
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27th National Jr. NAD Conference in Rochester, NY in 2019!
JR. NAD WORD SEARCH ADVOCATE DEAF LEADERSHIP YOUTH CITIZENSHIP FUTURE LEARN COLLABORATE JUNIOR NAD SCHOLARSHIP
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National Association of the Deaf Attn: Junior NAD 8630 Fenton Street Suite #820 Silver Springs, MDÂ 20910
Kim Bianco Majeri provides a workshop on "The Status of Deaf Education".