GAD offers a special option for YOU to attend Gala for $50.00 dollars! You can have appetizers (fruits, cheese and hot appetizers) instead of seated 3-course dinner, and YOU can enjoy the program as same as others!

Click “BUY NOW” Button to purchase standing reception ticket NOW!

(This comes with the processing fee of $3.00 for your convenience, and the total is $53.00 dollars.)

Georgia Association of the Deaf offers an option for you to pay for GALA tickets via PayPal!

One payment plan for $130.00 dollars.

One Payment Plan for Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit

(You can use this payment plan anytime until May 24, 2012)

Please press “BUY NOW” button. This comes with the processing fee of $5.00 for your convenience. The total is $130.00 dollars.

The amount of ticket includes $70.00 dollars as a tax-deductible amount.

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DeafNation Expo is the foremost touring trade show for, by, and about deaf people. DeafNation provides exhibitions and entertainment around the United States at no charge to the public.

DeafNation Expo Atlanta
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Georgia International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337
COST: FREE ADMISSION
HOURS: 9:00AM-5:00PM
FREE CHILDREN ACTIVITIES

Purchase one-year membership ($10.00) with GAD, and you will get two raffle tickets to win this prize!

To increase your odds to win iTouch, you have options to purchase…

Two-year membership ($20.00) will get 5 tickets.
Three-year membership ($30.00) will get 8 tickets.
If you donate $10.00 to GAD, and you will get 2 tickets too!
If you purchase one Gala ticket ($110.00), you will get 14 tickets!
Buy two Gala tickets ($220.00), means you will get 24 tickets!

May the odds be in your favor!

Georgia Association of the Deaf Announces Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala

Atlanta, GA – December 5, 2011

Georgia Association of the Deaf, the Georgia’s oldest primer civil rights and advocacy organization of deaf and hard of hearing individuals established in 1910, is pleased to announce the upcoming Benefit Gala.

A cross-section of community leaders, educators, entertainers, and supporters from the greater Atlanta area and beyond will enjoy Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the exclusive J.W. Marriott Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia.

“We are so excited to present our patrons with an exquisite evening, the likes of which have not graced the elegant Grand Ballroom of J.W. Marriott Buckhead” shared Gala Co-Chair, Christopher Patterson. “Georgia Association of the Deaf (GAD) is so fortunate to have the support of so many talented and selfless individuals who will help us create this magical experience for our Deaf Children.”

GAD will feature NeNe Leakes, a television personality from Real Housewives of Atlanta and Celebrity Apprentice, at the gala along with Howard Rosenblum, CEO of National Association of the Deaf who will make a special appearance as the gala’s keynote speaker.Evon Black, nationally acclaimed performer and a motivational speaker, will serve as the gala’s emcee who will bring magical moments.

Proceeds from this event will help make a difference for the 500+ Deaf and Hard of Hearing children in Georgia. Highlights of the organization’s projects include: promoting Deaf children’s literacy skills through American Sign Language acquisition, and other literacy projects through our expanding youth program designed to make literacy learning possible.

Make sure to stay tuned for Georgia Association of the Deaf’s upcoming events… especially the Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala! Visit the website: www.gadeaf.org/events/gala or email Christopher Patterson at gala@gadeaf.org for more information and to learn how you can get involved! Tickets to the Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala can be purchased at the website as well!

Georgia Association of the Deaf (GAD)
The Georgia Association of the Deaf (GAD) is the state’s premier civil rights and advocacy organization, of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the state of Georgia based in metropolitan Atlanta. GAD represents the estimated 1 million Georgians (approximately 14% to 16% of the total population in Georgia) with a hearing loss. Georgia also reported approximately 4 of every 1,000 children are either deaf or hard of hearing.

GAD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Visit our website: http://www.gadeaf.org

Georgia Association of the Deaf offers an option for you to pay for tickets via PayPal!

Please press “BUY NOW” button. This comes with the processing fee of $5.00 for your convenience. The total is $130.00 dollars.

Do you want to know more about Deaf Children’s Literacy Benefit Gala?

Here are ten frequently asked questions (FAQ) answered for you!

Question 1: Why Georgia Association of the Deaf is hosting this Gala?

Answer: The gala is the first of the kind in the United States focusing Deaf children’s literacy skills through American Sign Language. It is the major fundraising event, and lots of people do support literacy causes.

Question 2: Who is NeNe Leakes?

Answer: NeNe Leaks is a very popular celebrity in Atlanta, Georgia. She knows Marlee Matlin and she worked with her on the reality show called “Celebrity Apprentice” and she is also one of the reality stars of “Real Housewives of Atlanta”. NeNe has a very strong fan base in Atlanta, and it is a good way to educate her fans about Deaf children and American Sign Language.

Question 3: Who is Howard Rosenblum?

Answer: Howard Rosenblum is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Association of the Deaf. He is a well-known Deaf attorney, and he fought very hard for justice, equality and fairness among the Deaf people. He is very inspirational speaker, and it is an honor to have Howard to come to the Gala!

Question 4: Who are Evon Black and Vryon Kinson?

Answer: Evon Black is nationally acclaimed Black Deaf performer and a motivational speaker and she will bring positive energy on the stage, and it is a good opportunity for the audience to be exposed to the diversity of talented Deaf people. Vryon Kinson, also known as DJLeKim, will bring an intense and positive musical energy to the Gala!

Question 5: Why is the Gala at J.W. Marriott Buckhead?

Answer: This is a very special fundraising gala, and it deserves much class and attention for the supporters to get the best food, service and entertainment! We want to make sure that the supporters understand the important cause about Deaf Children’s Literacy through American Sign Language. It is time to elevate American Sign Language to the highest esteem where people can respect this cherished language among Deaf people.

Question 6: Why is this ticket costs $125.00 dollars?

Answer: This price of the ticket is used for the three-course meal, entertainment, music, auction, and meet NeNe Leakes and Howard Rosenblum for their presentations. That money will go to the literacy programs.

Question 7: Where the money will go?

Answer: Georgia Association of the Deaf will use funds to invest on Deaf Children all over the state of Georgia, and we will provide opportunities for children to develop leadership skills, promote American Sign Language, and support their literacy skills through Atlanta Area School for the Deaf, Georgia School for the Deaf and programs that serve the Deaf children.

Question 8: Why should I go?

Answer: If you are passionate about the Deaf Children and/or ASL, you should go to support the cause. There are many efforts to drive ASL out and take away the rights of the Deaf children to language (whether it is sign language or not). This cause will promote ASL and if you go, then you are promoting National Association of the Deaf and Georgia Association of the Deaf’s mission to promote, protect and preserve American Sign Language for our Deaf Children!

Question 9: Why is it so important?

Answer: It is very important that we, as a community, believe that acquisition and use of American Sign Language is an essential human right. It is also important that we believe that American Sign Language must be preserved, protected, and promoted, especially through literacy!

Question 10: Will this Benefit Gala be successful?

Answer: It will be successful with YOU involved! If you are not involved, then the gala will not be a success. We encourage you to become involved and support this cause! Think about American Sign Language and strong literacy skills for all deaf children in Georgia!

DEAF NATION EXPO SPECIAL: APRIL 14, 2012 ONLY

Purchase one-year membership for $10.00 at the Expo, and

you will get a $15.00 discount on Gala tickets and

a chance to win for the surprise raffle prize!

($110.00 each)

Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 7-11pm (doors open at 6pm)
J.W. Marriott Buckhead
3300 Lenox Road
Atlanta, GA 30326

This workshop is SOLD OUT!

However, you still can come and support Georgia Association of the Deaf and meet with potential new CDI interpreters by joining with us for St. Patrick’s Party at Chili’s Give-Back Night for drinks and dinner!

Saturday, March 17, 2012 : St. Patrick’s Party dinner and drinks at Chili’s in Toco Hills (
View Larger Map“>2133 Lavista Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329).

Chili will donate 10% of all sales on that night. Come and join with us!

Chili’s Give Back Night
Chili’s is proud to support the communities in which we operate. The Give Back Night program is another way to be involved in the community and to support Georgia Association of the Deaf!

What is a Give Back Night?
A Chili’s Give Back Night is a fundraiser where Chili’s “gives back” to not-for-profit organizations. The fundraising event takes place at a local Chili’s restaurant (Chili’s in Toco Hills, 2133 Lavista Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30329) on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 6pm. The benefiting organization will promote the Give Back Night to community members. The organization will receive 10% of the sales (excluding tax and gratuity) from the organization’s guests when the event voucher is presented.

For more information, please email Christopher Patterson cmpinatl@me.com

Nene Leakes, Howard Rosenblum and Evon Black!

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