Deaf Expo '99 Announcement
Roving Reporter
Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 22:34:23 EDT
************ DEAF EXPO '99 INFORMATION BULLETIN ************
What: Deaf Expo '99
When: November 19-21, 1999
Time: Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-4pm.
Where: San Diego Concourse, San Diego, California
Description: Seventh straight year of the world's largest consumer
trade show displaying an amazing variety of information on products
and services of interest to Deaf and hard of hearing consumers, all
under a single roof! Exhibits cover Education, Finance, Giftware,
Health, Human Resources, Publications, Recreation, Religion and
Technology. Program activities, Deaf World, informative displays and
performances.
Two Entertainment Events: 'Deaf Spot' on Friday evening, 'Deaf
Nostalgia' Saturday evening co-sponsored by Kaleidoscope TV.
Sponsors: Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc. (DCS),
Kaleidoscope Television, MCI WorldCom and Ultratec, Inc.
All presentations are voice-interpreted. Open to public.
Facility Information: Official hotel: Westin Horton Plaza.
Hotel bookings must be made through official travel agency: Rich
Worldwide Travel.
Rich Worldwide Travel
Toll free TTY: 888/801-3323
FAX: 818/528-7907
Tollfree Voice: 888-882-7400
E-Mail: lyo...@richtravel.com
Visit Our Website For DEAF EXPO '99 Updates! See Us At
http://www.DEAFEXPO.ORG
Latest News Reports also published in national DEAF USA
newspaper. Order Your Subscription To DEAF USA Through Our Website!
Show & Ticket Info: Deaf Expo Show Management
Info Requests Only: 1-877-332-3397 TTY
Marketing: 818/764-4311 TTY
[Voice Relay Service: 1-888-877-5379]
E-MAIL: DEAF...@aol.com
FAX: 818/764-4066
Internet: www.DEAFEXPO.ORG
Mail: Deaf Expo '99
7712 Lankershim Blvd., No. Hollywood, CA 91605
*************** RECENT PRESS RELEASES ***************
DEAF EXPO AND KALEIDOSCOPE HOST
"DEAF NOSTALGIA"
SAN ANTONIO, TX-- (1 September 1999) -- Deaf Expo '99, the world's
largest consumer trade show targeted at the Deaf and hard of hearing
market, will take place at the San Diego Concourse in downtown San
Diego, CA on November 19-21, 1999.
KALEIDOSCOPE is the world's first and only national digital television
channel that is fully accessible to viewers who are Deaf and hard of
hearing. All programming is 100% captioned exceeding current FCC
captioning regulations which puts KALEIDOSCOPE on the forefront of
full access. The network also features targeted programming in
American Sign Language (ASL) and series embracing Deaf culture for the
nation's Deaf Community as well as news and information on the latest
communication and assistive technology breakthroughs for the hard of
hearing community.
KALEIDOSCOPE is the sponsor for "Deaf Nostalgia," the prime-time
entertainment function on Saturday evening, November 20. The event
will include a montage display of past Deaf Expo shows along with a
special video presentation produced by KALEIDOSCOPE. The video will
highlight past & present TV and film clips featuring Deaf performers
which has the participation of key Hollywood studios. This event will
be held in the California Ballroom of the Westin Horton Plaza, down
the street from the San Diego Concourse.
Full show information, exhibitor and ticket ordering options are now
available through their official website at www.DEAFEXPO.ORG and
tickets are also sold through TicketMaster and certain social service
agencies in Southern California. For show information, write to Deaf
Expo '99, 7712 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605-2815 or
call the toll-free Deaf Expo '99 Information Request TTY line at
1-877-332-3397 (Voice Relay 1-888-877-5379) or e-mail to
DEAF...@aol.com.
WYND COMMUNICATIONS LINKS COORDINATION EFFORT
FOR UPCOMING DEAF EXPO '99
North Hollywood/San Luis Obispo, Calif., September 21, 1999 - Wynd
Communications, the leader in providing wireless communications
services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing, will be providing
an essential link for Deaf Expo '99. As part of an agreement as
underwriter for the world's largest consumer trade show targeted at
the deaf or hard of hearing market, Wynd will provide show organizers
with WyndTell service and two-way interactive messaging devices.
"We are headquartered in Los Angeles and the show is taking place this
year in San Diego. With WyndTell, every member of our team can stay
in contact and coordinate details associated with this large show,"
said David Rosenbaum, President of EF Training Center, parent company
of Deaf Expo.
About WyndTell Service
WyndTell is America's leading wireless telecommunications service for
people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Operating on 2-way interactive
paging devices, about the size of a deck of cards, WyndTell service
enables users to wirelessly communicate via e-mail, fax, voice, and
text teletypewriter (TTY). WyndTell service operates over the
BellSouth Wireless Data Network, the most advanced wireless data
network available today. The network provides coverage to over 93% of
the metropolitan United States and is available to over 200 million
people.
About Deaf Expo '99
All show activities are open to the public. Full show information,
exhibitor and ticket ordering options are now available through their
official website at www.DEAFEXPO.ORG and tickets are also sold through
TicketMaster and certain social service agencies in Southern
California. For show information, write to Deaf Expo '99, 7712
Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91605-2815 or call the toll-free
Deaf Expo '99 Information Request TTY line at 1-877-332-3397 (Voice
Relay 1-888-877-5379) or e-mail to DEAF...@aol.com.
About Wynd Communications
Founded in 1994, Wynd Communications is the nation's leading provider
of wireless telecommunications services for people who are deaf or
hard of hearing. Wynd is a wireless industry pioneer with authorized
WyndTell dealers nationwide and customers in 44 states. For more
information about Wynd Communications and WyndTell, visit the Wynd web
site at http://www.wynd.com, or contact Wynd directly at TTY
800-549-2800, voice 805-781-6000, or e-mail: in...@wynd.com.
*************** GREAT OPPORTUNITIES ***************
We welcome time slot requests from:
* Performers * Storytellers * Presentors *
Looking for Seminar Moderators, Technology
Leaders, Hosts + Hostesses and much more!
Event Staff Members Sought for:
Deaf World Performing Stage
Deaf World History Display
Communication Challenges
General Store
Door Prizes Display
Entertainment Events
Now accepting applications for
* Deaf Art Contest (Adults/Students)
* Deaf Childrens Art Contest
For more information on any of the above,
send e-mail to expo...@aol.com
*************** GREAT OPPORTUNITIES ***************
Hey, Here's What You Can Also Expect--
Deaf Bicycle Show with Anthony Yourgulez and
Gary Clark, American Deaf Kempo Karate Demo
by champion Eddie Chavez. Also for children--
Castle Bounce provided by Silent News, Inc.!
*************** DEAF EXPO '99 ***************
TICKET SALES OUTLETS:
Deaf Expo Office
7712 Lankershim Boulevard
North Hollywood, CA 91605-2815
818/764-4311 TTY
[1-888-877-5379 voice relay]
818/764-4066 FAX
Hours: 10 am - 5 pm weekdays
B-GLAD Deaf & HoH Service
1527 19th Street, Suite 202
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
TTY/V: 805/661-3781
Hours: 8:30-12:00, 1:00-5:00 weekdays
Center on Deafness-Inland Empire
7344 Magnolia Avenue, Ste. 140
Riverside, CA 92504-3819
TTY/V: 909/359-5200
Hours: 8:30-12:00, 1:00-5:00 weekdays
Deaf Community Services of San Diego, Inc.
7851 Mission Center Court, Suite 310
San Diego, CA 92108
TTY: 619/682-5000, V: 619/682-5001
Hours: 8:30-12:00, 1:00-5:00 weekdays
DCARA-Deaf Store
568 Parrott Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
TTY: 510/351-3937 V: 510/351-3938
Hours: M,Tu,Th, 9:00-6:00, Wed 10:00-7:00, Fri 9:00-5:00
NorCal Center on Deafness
1820 Tribute Road, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95815
TTY/V: 916/921-1260
Hours: 8:30-5:00 weekdays
OC DEAF
6018 Cerritos Ave.
Cypress, CA 90630
TTY/V: 714/826-9793
Hours: 8:30-12, 1:00-5:00 weekdays
Tri County GLAD
614 E. Main
Ventura, CA 93001
TTY/V: 805/648-4523
Hours: 8:30-12:00, 1:00-5:00 weekdays
T I C K E T M A S T E R
Saturday and Sunday Passes only sold at all TicketMaster Ticket
Centers including Music Plus, Blockbuster Music, Robinsons/May and
Tower Records
Hours: Vary
Additional Service Charge
DEAF EXPO TICKET POLICY: All sales are final. All tickets are sold on
first-come, first-served basis. Not responsible for tickets stolen,
misplaced or lost in the mail. Not responsible for program/schedule
changes. No refunds or exchanges. No postdated checks accepted.
Children under 6 admitted free with I.D. to daytime events only.
Orders are usually processed and your tickets mailed within 48
business hours. Any ticket order received after November 1, 1999 may
not be mailed to you but will be held for you at the 'Will Call' desk
outside the event and will be released upon showing a valid I.D. for
the name of the person placing the order.
Deaf Expo '99 Tickets Can Also Be Ordered Through
http://www.DEAFEXPO.ORG
--
Therese Shellabarger - tls...@concentric.net
http://www.concentric.net/~tlshell/ Shalom chaverot!