DEAF EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM (DES) – 2026
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Flyer for the Deaf Education Symposium (DES) on August 1, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri. The event includes workshops for Deaf education professionals and interpreters, exhibitor opportunities, and featured presenters Petra Horn-Marsh, Aaron Delbruegge, and Ashley Jeralds.
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Extended Description (detailed, screen-reader friendly):
This is a promotional flyer for the Deaf Education Symposium (DES).
At the top, the title reads:
“Deaf Education Symposium (DES)”
Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
There is a graphic of two child silhouettes reaching upward toward stars.
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Location:
University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
333 South John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, Missouri 65806
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Audience:
Teachers of the Deaf, paraprofessionals, parents, educational interpreters, and other Deaf-related professionals.
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Workshops and Sessions:
– Deaf Education Workshop:
“Bilingual/Multilingual Deaf Education: An Action Palette for Language and Cognition Spectrum”
Presenter: Petra Horn-Marsh
– Educational Interpreter Workshops:
1. “K–12 Science Content ASL Skill Development” (0.3 CEUs)
Presenter: Aaron Delbruegge
2. “Beyond the Signs: Practicing Fluent and Faithful Voicing” (0.3 CEUs)
Presenter: Ashley Jeralds
Note: CEUs are offered for the educational interpreter track only.
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Exhibitor Information:
Exhibit fee is $50.
Networking, Resources, and Career Opportunities. Deaf-related vendors are encouraged to participate.
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Hotel Information:
University Plaza Hotel
333 South John Q. Hammons Parkway
Springfield, Missouri 65806
Discounted rate: $110 per night
Cut-off date: July 10, 2026
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Presenters:
* Petra Horn-Marsh
* Aaron Delbruegge
* Ashley Jeralds
(Photos of each presenter are shown on the flyer.)
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Registration and Contact:
Website: https://mcdhh.mo.gov/professional-development/
Email: Shanda.Miller@mcdhh.mo.gov
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Design Notes (for low vision context):
The flyer uses a light background with gold and gray decorative shapes and star accents. Section headers are bold and separated by horizontal lines for organization.