Saturday, November 15, 2025
ASL Expo
Free and open to all
| 10:00 AM to 4:00PM | ASL Expo |
Workshop Sessions
Admission Fee; Registration Required
| 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM | Michigan Citizen Deaf Rights – James Cech | Artificial Intelligence – Workplace Discrimination Pitfalls – Amy Maes |
| 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM | Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. | Audism & Autonomy – Dr. Edward Bart |
| 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
| 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM | Educational Advocacy: What Does That Look Like for a DHHDB Student? – Janel Frost | Launch of Lead-K Michigan – Sara Sibble and Freida Morrison |
| 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM | Claiming Your Seat: Deaf & Disabled Voices in Politics – Teddy Dorsette III | Healthy Plant-Based Lifestyle – Sandria Graham |
| 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM | Know Your Rights And Take Action: How to File a Complaint – Alayna Lail | Assistive Technology: Opening Up Possibilities in Your Daily Life – Caitlin Hurban |
Evening Keynote & Dinner
Admission Fee; Registration Required
| 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Evening Keynote & Dinner |
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Exclusive to MDA Members Only
| 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM | Closing Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | *MDA Membership Meeting *Bylaws Ratification *Election of Board Officers |