DWR TEDx Talks

REGISTRATION LINK (OPENS AUG 1ST): https://bit.ly/DWRTEDxTALKS26 DWR TEDx Talks bring Deaf women together to watch 6 women from DWR and the Deaf Community share their real stories, ideas, and experiences on stage in ASL.

Accessibility Notice: This event is intended for the signing community. 

American Sign Language (ASL) will be the primary language of communication. 

Accessibility for DeafBlind: If you need additional accommodations, please contact Christine Ecker before Friday, September 4th, 2026 at dwreventcoordinator@gmail.com

Schedule:

8:15-8:45 

• Light breakfast. Bring your own water bottles.

8:45-8:55 

• Welcome - Opening Remarks

9:00-9:30 

• Amy Stornello (Visual Zen: Seated Yoga for Every Body)

9:30-10:00 

• Lezlie Button (Gardening Tips)

10:00-10:30 

• Wendy Dannels (Travel Hacks)

10:30-11:00 

• Linzie Fuechtmann (Cancer Screening)

11:00-11:30 

• Amelia Hamilton-Ketchum (Photography-iPhone tips)

11:30-12:00 

• LeeAnne Valentine (Embracing your Womanhood Sexually and Sensually)

12:00-12:30 • Closing Remarks

Registration is REQUIRED for all attendees by September 10th, 2026 in order to get a headcount for light breakfast. Ticket Information: Combo Ticket Holders for the 45th Anniversary Weekend: For those who have already purchased the tickets for the 45th Anniversary Weekend, are welcome to attend the DWR TEDx Talks as it is a part of the combo ticket. DWR Members (2025-2026): For those who are a member of DWR (paid dues last Fall 2025), and have not purchased the tickets for the 45th Anniversary Weekend, are allowed to access to DWR TEDx Talks only for $20.

DWR Non-Members: For those who are not a member of DWR and have not purchased the tickets for the 45th Anniversary Weekend are allowed to access to this DWR TEDx Talks only event for $25.

Any questions related to DWR, membership dues, or the DWR TEDx Talks tickets,  please contact Regina Kiperman-Kiselgof at dwrpresident@gmail.com

Any questions related to the session of DWR TEDx Talks, contact Sandra Bradley at spbradley79@gmail.com or Lisa DeWindt-Sommer at ldewindtsommer@gmail.com

Here is the map to the building SDC and parking Lot M.