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July 22-25, 2026 Roots to Rise
The 2026 National Deaf People of Color Conference aims to create a safe space for BIPOC Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals and allies to participate in leadership, professional development, networking, and fellowship opportunities.
Schedule
July 22, 2026
Registration
GSU Student Center Hallway
Opening Ceremony: Reception
Student Center: Salon Room
Note: A meal voucher is required to receive a free dinner during the conference.
Opening Ceremony: Program & Entertainment
Student Center: Salon Room
July 23, 2026
Breakfast
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Breakfast on your own; Bring money
Childcare & Youth Program
GSU Classrooms (Next to the Student Center Building) and Recreation Center
Hospitality
GSU Classrooms (Next to the Student Center Building)
Registration
GSU Student Center: Hallway
Exhibition
GSU Student Center: Hallway
Keynote Presenter/Roundtable Sessions
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
Lunch
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Lunch on your own; Bring money
Childcare & Youth Program
GSU Classrooms and Recreation Center
Keynote Presenter/Roundtable Sessions
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
Dinner (on own or provided by NDPC)
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Dinner on your own; Bring money
July 24, 2026
Breakfast
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Breakfast on your own; Bring money
Childcare & Youth Program
GSU Classrooms (Next to the Student Center Building)
Registration
GSU Student Center: Hallway
Exhibition
GSU Student Center: Hallway
Concurrent Workshop A 1
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop A 2
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop A 3
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop A 4
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Break/Exhibition
Concurrent Workshop B 1
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop B 2
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop B 3
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop B 4
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Break
Lunch on your own
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Please bring money to buy your lunch during the conference.
Childcare & Youth Program
GSU Classrooms and Recreation Center
Concurrent Workshop C 1
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop C 2
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop C 3
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop C 4
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Break/Exhibition
Concurrent Workshop D 1
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop D 2
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop D 3
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Concurrent Workshop D 4
GSU Student Center: Salon Room
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Break
Dinner (on own or provided by NDPC)
GSU Student Center: Food Court
Note: A meal voucher is required to receive a free dinner during the conference.
July 25, 2026
On Your Own
Tour Metro Atlanta/Family fun day
View a list of the fun activities at your own expense.
Gala Doors Open
GSU Student Center: Salon (Ballroom style)
Gala Dinner
GSU Student Center: Salon (Ballroom style)
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Childcare/Activity
GSU Classroom & Recreation Center
Paid childcare for Gala attendees only.
Gala Entertainment
GSU Student Center: Salon (Ballroom style)
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Dance
GSU Student Center: Salon (Ballroom style)
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information, contact: elvia.guillermo.aguilar@gallaudet.edu
River of Truth Art Exhibition and Art Sale
Festival Reception
The artists will be present and share their artworks.
4-8 p.m. ET
Art Sale at NDPC Gala