Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus The National Cued Speech Association

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1 Paying it Forward 50 years of Cued speech Deaf Children's Literacy Project For over 20 years Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus The National Cued Speech Association Celebration & Conference for 50 Years of Cued Speech July 8-10, 2016 Westin Hotel Falls Church, Virginia 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite Washington D.C (800)

2 dear Potential supporters, We are reaching out to tell you about our industry-wide event coming in July 2016 in Falls Church, Virginia: Cued Speech 50th Anniversary Conference. The Deaf Children s Literacy Project (DCLP) works on behalf of thousands of deaf and hard of hearing children all over the world and their respective support systems to ensure access to literacy skills development strategies. The DCLP is run by the NCSA, a member driven, non-profit organization that champions effective communication, language development, and literacy through the use of Cued Speech. Cued Speech is a mode of communication that provides 100% visual access to spoken language for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. Cued Speech was invented in 1966 and has been providing opportunities for amazing strides in age appropriate literacy around the world. To recognize the 50th anniversary of Cued Speech, the NCSA is asking for your support in sponsoring our 50th Anniversary if Cued Speech Conference. This conference is designed for professionals providing services to children and adults with hearing loss, families of children with hearing loss, and youth/adults with hearing loss and our goal is 200 attendees. The theme is Cue It Forward and emphasizes language and literacy development, addresses the possibilities of using visual communication to provide clear access to spoken languages, and looks forward to the future of Cued Speech. It is with this in mind that we sincerely request a sponsorship from your corporation to support our conference. We clearly understand that you receive many requests for sponsors of this kind; nevertheless we ask that you give our request your utmost consideration. This document contains information about becoming a conference sponsor and/or exhibitor, as well as advertising in our program book. We encourage your organization to become part of our conference. Sponsoring our conference will provide you with a warm and inviting environment, one that will bring increased visibility to your organization. Our conference participants will have the opportunity to learn about the services and/or products that you can offer them. Please take the time to review the sponsorship options and contact us via or phone to discuss the possibility of creating a partnership in promoting your organization's resources to your target audience. Thank you for your time and consideration and we look forward to working with you. With Warm Regards, Jeff Maslin and Rob McIntosh Conference Co-Chairs jmaslin@cuedspeech.org Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved.

3 Deaf Children's Literacy Project Making Spoken Language Clear Through Vision Alone table of Contents What is Cued Speech? 2 What is the NCSA? 3 What do we do? 4 About the Conference 5 Sponsorship Introduction 6 Corporate Sponsorships 7 Exclusive Opportunities 8 Add Ons & Advertisements 9 Terms & Conditions 10 Registration Form 11 Officers President: Anne Huffman Vice President: Penny Hakim Treasurer: Brian Kelly Secretary: Lorac Lawton Development: Ben Lachman Directors Academic Advisory Council Chair: Polly Earl At Large: Tiana Cove Camps/Affiliates: Andy Payonk Government Liaison: Emma Curry Hands & Voices Liason: Jeff Maslin Marketing: Charles Musser Outreach: Suhad Keblawi Public Relations: Rob McIntosh Special Projects: Amy Crumrine Representatives: Claire Klossner Regional Representatives Capital DE, MD, VA, WV, DC: Angela Laptewicz Mid-Atlantic KY, NC, TN: Sarah Pierce New England CT, RI, MA, ME, NH, VT: Gela Fuxman, MS, CCC-SLP Northeast NJ, NY, PA, OH: Jeff Maslin South FL, GA, SC,PR, VI: Danielle Milanese, M.A., CCC-SLP Southwest TX, OK, NM, AZ: Tony Wright Executive Director Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved.

4 WHAT IS CUED SPEECH? NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE Cued Speech was invented in 1966 by Dr. R. Orin Cornett, Vice President of Long-Range Planning at Gallaudet University, to increase the literacy levels of the deaf and hard of hearing. His goal was to develop a way for deaf children to clearly access the properties of spoken language through vision. The resulting visual communication system allows users who are deaf, hard of hearing or those who have language / communication disorders to access the basic, fundamental properties of spoken languages through their sight. Relatively easy to learn, Cued Speech consists of eight hand shapes that represent groups of consonant phonemes and four hand placements that represent groups of vowel phonemes, which are combined with mouth shapes to emulate the linguistic code of spoken language in a way that can be processed in the same way people with hearing comprehend speech in real time and with accuracy. Deaf Cuers Learn English naturally Have a large vocabulary base Learn to read in the same manner as hearing children Learn foreign languages as easily as hearing children Cuers meet or surpass hearing peers in linguistic competence. Research has shown that individuals who cue typically reach their maximum literacy potential and often perform at or above grade level in language and reading testing. A result of increased access to the native spoken languages in one study showed that increased literacy rates among native cuers were comparable to that of their hearing peers. In addition, there were benefits for speechreading, speech discrimination, and speech articulation. We believe the benefits that are generated by such a profound window of visual access to spoken language to be used in conjunction with auditory feedback falls under the mission and core values of your organization. It is with that in mind that we sincerely request a donation from your corporation to support our initiatives. Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved. Page 2

5 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE WHAT IS THE NCSA & THEIR PURPOSE? The National Cued Speech Association was formed in 1982 and is an approved 501(c)3 organization. It was created to serve the needs of parents and special educators working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The NCSA is primarily an advocacy organization, and focuses on outreach, family and educator support, as well as community-based education in the form of Cue Camps and sponsored workshops. educate advocate serve The NCSA supports EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, language development and literacy between individuals, families, & children alike through the use of Cued Speech. We strive to fulfill this mission, not only to the members of our organization, but anyone interested in learning more about Cued Speech and its benefits in language acquisition and development. Programs & initiatives Advocacy for Cued Speech Families CLEAR Cue Camps Cued Speech Instruction Cued Speech Assessments Cuer Connector Deaf Children s Literacy Project Interactive Children's ibooks Series R. Orin Cornett Memorial Scholarship On Cue (NCSA Newsletter) Instructor Certification Exhibits at National Conferences Workshops (National & International) Cued Speech Workshop Ababa, Ethiopia Victory School for the Deaf January 31 - February 9, 2015 our affiliates Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School (AGBMS) Cued Speech Association of Maine Cued Speech Association of Minnesota Maryland Cued Speech Association New York Cued Speech Center North Carolina Cued Speech Association North Virginia Cued Speech Association Ohio Cued Speech Association media & development Partners Cue Cognatio Cue Everything Daily Cues Lachman Foundation if we have helped one Parent CommuniCate with one Child, the work is worth it. Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved. Page 3

6 WHAT DO WE DO? NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE We are a member-driven organization that services the deaf and hard of hearing community by facilitating advocacy initiatives, training workshops, and raising awareness of the literacy issues in deaf education. There are at least 5,000 Cued Speech users in the United States and the NCSA serves this community. r. orin Cornett memorial scholarship The scholarship fund was created to honor Dr. Cornett s dedication to improving access to communication, language and literacy for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Many cuers go on to pursue post-secondary education and the NCSA supports them in achieving their goals. Recipients of the awards must have used Cued Speech as their primary mode of communication during their crucial language learning years or for five or more years of their education and be entering or attending an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational institute for the upcoming school year. workshops There is a critical national shortage of certified Cued Speech instructors. Providing these required workshops & exams, regardless of number of attendees, enables these individuals to complete an essential requirement for certification without the undue financial burden of traveling to an out-of-state location. An Introduction to Cued American English - This workshop provides participants with the basic information needed to apply the system of Cued Speech to American English and introduces them to the history, rationale, research, and therapy uses. Basic Instructor Workshop (BIWS) - Required for Certification. A 2-day intensive workshop designed to ensure that all instructors are exposed to the NCSA s current policy on cueing and cueing mechanics standards. The ICS-National Certification Exam - A full battery of tests including a written test and an Assessing Cue Errors (ACE) test. Cued speech CamPs/workshoPs These weekend learning vacations provide Cued Speech instruction for parents, transliterators, and professionals as well as deaf children who attend. Instructors must be NCSA certified. Native cuers attend and are role models for the families and their children. These workshops are held in a retreat environment where Cued Speech instruction is provided for parents, transliterators, and professionals as well as deaf children who attend. Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved. Page 4

7 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM The 50 Years of Cued Speech Conference is a celebration of a half century of accomplishment in the Cued Speech movement. The movement began in 1966, with the invention of Cued Speech by Dr. R. Orin Cornett. Now in its 50th year, Cued Speech has spread around the globe and is available in about 70 languages and major dialects. A multitude of research supports the original premise of increasing literacy among children who are deaf and hard of hearing. This 3-day conference brings together Cued Speech users, professionals, researchers, and others from around the world. SCHEDULE July 8, International Symposium, focused on presentations from the international community. July 9-10, Presentations & Seminars GENERAL SESSIONS will present broad subjects of interest to all attendees. Track One - Breakout Presentations will include the growth of Cued Speech as a mode of communication, current research findings, as well as presentations specific to the needs of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Track Two - Breakout Presentations will focus on the lives of native cuers, advocacy, and applications of Cued speech in their daily lives. EXHIBIT HALL - Conference attendees will be able to explore exhibits during the conference. Meals and snacks will be situated in the exhibit area to ensure maximum exposure for exhibitors. CHILDREN S PROGRAM A children s program will provide entertainment for children up to age 12 during presentations. Parents can pick up their children for meals. Children should bring swimsuits to enjoy the hotel pool. TEEN PROGRAM Children age are invited to participate in a Teen Leadership program that combines leadership, team building and a chance to bond with native cuers from around the world. Children should bring swimsuits to enjoy the hotel pool. SPECIAL TOURS* Thursday, July 7, 2016 Conference attendees and their families can enjoy a full day tour of the major sites in Washington, DC, our nation s capital. The tour will include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, The Vietnam Memorial, the US Capitol, The Supreme Court of the United States, and a drive by the White House. The NCSA will provide two qualified Cued Language transliterators for this tour. Enjoy a boxed lunch on the nation s mall. A bus will pick up the group from the Westin Tyson s Corner, drive them to all sites and return to the hotel at the end of the day. Friday, July 8, 2016 Conference attendees can enjoy a full day on their own at the museums in our nation s capital. Visit the Air and Space Museum, the Newseum, the International Spy Museum, the Holocaust Museum and so much more. *Please see the Unique Sponsorship Opportunities for information on sponsoring a tour. There are also many local sites and shopping opportunities near the hotel. Local attractions include Tour-mobile Sightseeing, Woodlawn Plantation, Mount Vernon George Washington s Estate, Claude Moore Colonial Farm, and much more. Visitors can also enjoy Great Falls Park, the national Aquarium, the National Children s Museum and the National Zoo. The hotel will provide a complimentary shuttle to the Metro station at Tyson s Corner. Experience the metro on your short ride to DC. Copyright (c) 2015 NCSA. All rights reserved. Page 5

8 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE Paying it Forward Towards Another 50 Years of Cued Speech The 50 Years of Cued Speech Celebration & Conference offers a variety of opportunities including print, on-line and on-site promotions, to help you increase brand awareness, promote your organization, and maximize your ROI along with your support. We offer effective sponsorship opportunities with the flexibility to fit any budget. All are customizable & tax-deductible to meet your marketing & donation objectives. Our 50th Committee will work with you to create a successful marketing program that is uniquely yours. With the funding from your support, the National Cued Speech Association intends to continue to develop an innovative network of services providers in order to provide the best possible support systems for deaf children, deaf adults, and their respective families or professionals who have chosen Cued Speech as part of their communications toolbox. Most critically, the NCSA hopes to build on the wealth of data that shows how Cued Speech provides joint access to the building blocks of language that directly lead to literacy skills building. Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 6

9 Sponsorship Benefits NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE Paying it Forward Towards Another 50 Years of Cued Speech PACKAGED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Bronze $1,000 Silver $2,000 Gold $3,000 Platinum $5,000 Premier $7,500 Exceptional $10,000 Participant Registrations Exhibitor Booth Standard Standard Standard Standard Prime Prime Available Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Pre-Event Recognition Logo on Invitation & Stationary Exceptional Benefit Only Event Flyer Blasts Any Media PR Spots Website Presence Social Media & Promotions At Event Recognition Logo on Conference Banner Introductory Letter in Conference Book Exceptional Benefit Only Presentation at the Banquet Branded Item to All Participants 1 Digital Signage (Room & Presentations) Inclusion on Sponsorship Banners Conference Book Advertisement BC 1/4 Page 1/2 Page Full Page Full Page Full Page Banquet Attendance Post-Event Recognition Outgoing Press Releases Organizational Newsletter Thank you Blast Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 7

10 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES BREAKFAST/LUNCHEON SPONSOR $3,000 Guarantee attention and a happy audience when you sponsor the meals area of the conference. Exhibitor is responsible for providing any promotional items such as napkins, cups, brochures and content for a video monitor set-up for recorded promotional content. Sponsor may also provide a banner. USB FLASH DRIVE $1,000* Show your support & expand your reach by having your company logo displayed on flash drives that are handed out to all conference attendees. The flash drive content can be loaded by your company with a product demo or marketing materials. Exhibitor is responsible for providing flash drives. MESSENGER BAG LOGO $1,000* Gain exposure during the show, as well as afterward by having logo placement on our official bag; a useful souvenir they will hold on to and use in public across the nation. Bags are a high quality messenger bag with printing or embroidering possible on the flap. *Exhibitor is responsible for their share of printing costs. BADGE & LANYARD SPONSOR $1,000 Your organization s logo and sales message can be featured on the conference badges and/or lanyards. PEN & PADS SPONSOR $500 Place your logo on notepads and pens that are handed out to all conference participants attending conference sessions. Sponsor is responsible for providing pads and pens. ENHANCED LISTING PACKAGE* Corporate logo on event website and mobile app Additional 200 character company description on the website and in the mobile app character total Additional media options include: embedded videos, floor plan, etc. WORKSHOP* Offer a certification or training course on your application with your very own two-hour workshop. This opportunity offers access to a workshop room and is promoted through our regular attendance marketing efforts. ATTENDEE FOCUS GROUP* Gain insight to help with product, program, or sales development. Produce a focus group consisting of professionals, native cuers, & families. SPECIAL TOURS* Gain insight to help with product, program, or sales development. Produce a focus group consisting of professionals, native cuers, & families. *Customized Pricing Option, sroffe@cuedspeech.org for details. All options are subject to NCSA approval. COFFEE, SODA AND WATER BREAK BAR $1,000 Logo exclusively placed on Thank You signage in break bar area Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 8

11 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE ADD ONS & ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES ATTENDEE BAG INSERT PLACEMENT $100 Have a promotional or sample item placed in our conference bag provided to all attendees. CONFERENCE GREETER PLACEMENT $800 Greet our attendees as they arrive at the hotel each day of the event. Dispense information, distribute literature it s your chance to make a lasting first impression. This sponsorship option is also available at a discounted rate for one day. Exhibitor provides greeter. Limited to Two Companies SPONSORED BLAST $500 Get your message out to our entire NCSA, DCLP, & 50th Conference databases with a customized blast including your message, up to 2 images, links to your organization, on the day/time of your choosing. SPONSOR A STUDENT $500 Unable to join us? Provide a scholarship to for student, child, or family, who would otherwise not be able to attend. ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES Conference Book (Full) Gala Book (Full) Event App Social Media NCSA Site Relevant Pages Ad All Inclusive $500 Conference Only C C $400 Gala Only G G $400 Books & Paper $250 Digital* (or $100 each) $250 Price PRINT ONLY PRICING Conference Book Gala Book Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Business Card Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 9

12 TERMS & CONDITIONS NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE Paying it Forward Towards Another 50 Years of Cued Speech 1. All sponsorships will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Sponsors need to be supportive of the NCSA s mission to participate in this conference as a sponsor. The NCSA retains the right to reject any sponsor that it deems inappropriate. 2. After written acceptance by The NCSA, the sponsor must provide a signed copy of the sponsorship form, sponsorship funds, logo image (in.ai or.eps, the format required by the NCSA) and other details required (such as correct use of the sponsor s name, trademarks etc.) to the NCSA, within 30 days of receipt of acceptance. 3. Sponsorship pledges cannot be processed without payment. Funds must be payable in US dollars. All checks should be made payable to The NCSA For further information, contact rmcintosh@cuedspeech.org 4. The sponsorship fee does not include free conference registration unless specifically stated in the sponsorship opportunity details. 5. Provision of the NCSA conference sponsorship does not entitle the sponsor to a waiver of any applicable annual the NCSA membership fee. 6. Accommodation costs are not included in the conference registration fee. Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. 7. All sponsorship materials must be submitted before April 1, 2016 to ensure inclusion in productions schedule. Sponsorship pledges after this date may still be accepted with caveats. 8. Sponsors may not sublet, assign, or apportion any part of the item(s) sponsored nor represent, advertise, or distribute literature or materials for the products or services of any other firm or organization except as approved in writing by The NCSA or as purchased through our shared exhibitor add-on. 9. The NCSA will not be liable for damage or loss to a sponsor s properties through fire, theft, accident, or any other cause, whether the result of negligence or otherwise. 10. No part of an exhibit and no signs or other materials may be pasted, nailed, or otherwise affixed to walls, doors or other surfaces in a way that mars or defaces the premises or equipment and furnishings. Damage from failure to observe this notice is payable by the sponsor. 11. The NCSA reserves the right to select and finalize design of each branded conference item. 12. Sponsors are allowed to offer pledges for single or multiple items/events. 13. For sponsorship opportunities that include signage, please note - signage space may be limited. The conference organizers will inform each sponsor of the maximum size, number of signs etc. 14. If a sponsor wants to negotiate for a higher priced item (e.g., higher quality shirt, bag, menu, etc) than the NCSA has budgeted for then the sponsor must pay any additional cost for that item in addition to the applicable sponsorship fee. 15. The attendee list shall remain the property of the NCSA We can cue various everyday words. Nonsense words like SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS or OOMPA LOOMPA, or foreign words such as GRACIAS and AUF WIEDERSEHEN. We can even cue the current longest word in the English dictionary: ANTIDISESTABLISHMENTARIANISM. 1 Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 10

13 NCSA CELEBRATION & CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR & ATTENDEE REGISTRATION All conference registrations & requests for the 50th NCSA Celebration & Conference will be handled on a firstcome, first-served basis. By submitting this form or any other type of registration you are agreeing to the Terms & Conditions listed opposite this page SPONSOR PACKAGE Price Quantity Item Total Exceptional $10,000 Premiere $7,500 Platinum $5,000 Gold $3,000 Silver $2,000 Bronze $1,000 EXCLUSIVES Price Quantity Item Total Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor $3,000 Messenger Bag Logo $1,000 Badge & Lanyard Sponsor $1,000 Pens & Pads $500 Break Bar $1,000 Flash Drive $1,000 ADVERTISEMENT Price C or G Item Total Packages All Inclusive 500 n/a Conference or Gala 400 Books & Paper 250 n/a Digital 250 n/a Print Full Page 150 Half Page 100 Quarter Page 75 Business Card 50 BOOTHS & ADD ONS Price Quantity Item Total Standard Booth $300 Non Profit Booth $200 Corporate Banner $500 Attendee Bag Insert $100 Conference Greeter $800 Sponsored Blast $500 Total: Copyright (c) 2015 Deaf Children s Literacy Project. All rights reserved. Page 11