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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 190-713 Washington D.C. 20004
(800) 459-3529 www.cuedspeech.org
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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 email 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
[email protected]
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Contents
What is Cued Speech?
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What is the NCSA?
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What do we do?
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About the Conference
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Sponsorship Introduction
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Corporate Sponsorships
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Exclusive Opportunities
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Add Ons & Advertisements
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Terms & Conditions
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Registration Form
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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
Sarina Roffé
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WHAT IS CUED SPEECH?
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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
Cued Speech Workshop
Ababa, Ethiopia
Victory School for the Deaf
January 31 - February 9, 2015
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)
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
we have hel ed one arent
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hild, the work is worth it.
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WHAT DO WE DO?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 2016 - International Symposium, focused on presentations from the international community.
July 9-10, 2016 - 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 13-18 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.
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The 50 Years
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.
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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.
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PACKAGED SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Bronze
$1,000
Silver
$2,000
Gold
$3,000
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Sponsorship Benefits
Participant Registrations
Platinum Premier Exceptional
$5,000
$7,500
$10,000
Pre-Event Recognition
Logo on Invitation & Stationary
Exceptional Benefit Only
Event Flyer
Email Blasts
Any Media PR Spots
Website Presence
Social Media & Email Promotions
At Event Recognition
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Logo on Conference Banner
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Exceptional Benefit Only
Introductory Letter in Conference
Book
Presentation at the Banquet
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Branded Item to All Participants1
Digital Signage (Room & Presentations)
Inclusion on Sponsorship Banners
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Conference Book Advertisement
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Full Page
Full Page
Full Page
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Banquet Attendance2
Post-Event Recognition
Outgoing Press Releases
Organizational Newsletter
Thank you Email Blast
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BREAKFAST/LUNCHEON SPONSOR
$3,000
ENHANCED LISTING PACKAGE*
USB FLASH DRIVE
$1,000*
WORKSHOP*
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.
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
Your organization’s logo and sales message can be featured
on the conference badges and/or lanyards.
PEN & PADS SPONSOR
$1,000
$500
• Corporate logo on event website and mobile app
• Additional 200 character company description on the website
and in the mobile app - 750 character total
• Additional media options include: embedded videos, floor plan,
etc.
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, email [email protected] for details. All
options are subject to NCSA approval.
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.
COFFEE, SODA AND WATER BREAK BAR
$1,000
Logo exclusively placed on Thank You signage in break bar area
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ADD ONS & ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES
ATTENDEE BAG INSERT PLACEMENT
$100
CONFERENCE GREETER PLACEMENT
$800
SPONSORED EMAIL BLAST
$500
SPONSOR A STUDENT
$500
Have a promotional or sample item placed in our conference bag
provided to all attendees.
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
Get your message out to our entire NCSA, DCLP, & 50th
Conference databases with a customized email blast including your
message, up to 2 images, links to your organization, on the day/time
of your choosing.
Unable to join us? Provide a scholarship to for student, child, or
family, who would otherwise not be able to attend.
ADVERTISEMENT PACKAGES
All Inclusive
Conference Only
Conference
Book (Full)
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Gala Only
Books & Paper
Gala Book
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Digital* (or $100 each)
PRINT ONLY PRICING
Event App
$250
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Gala Book
Full Page
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150
Half Page
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100
Quarter Page
50
75
Business Card
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40
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
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 [email protected]
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
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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
Exceptional
Price
$7,500
Platinum
$5,000
Gold
$3,000
Silver
$2,000
Bronze
$1,000
EXCLUSIVES
Price
Breakfast/Lunch Sponsor
$3,000
Messenger Bag Logo
$1,000
Badge & Lanyard Sponsor
$1,000
Quantity
Item Total
C or G
Item Total
$500
Break Bar
$1,000
Flash Drive
$1,000
ADVERTISEMENT
Item Total
$10,000
Premiere
Pens & Pads
Quantity
Price
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
Sponsor a Student
Standard Booth
$500
$300
Non Profit Booth
$200
Corporate Banner
$500
Attendee Bag Insert
$100
Conference Greeter
$800
Sponsored Email Blast
$500
Quantity
Item Total
Total:
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