10th Anniversary

On October 26, 2024 – 50 + wonderful people gathered to celebrate Surdists United’s 10th anniversary in Dyer Arts Center at RIT/NTID. Some snapshots for the event are below. Biggest thanks to all who attended and the planning committee (Laurie Rose Monahan, Nancy Rourke, Dorothy Wilkins, Bob Rourke, and Vicki Campos-Hamilton with support from interim president Karen Christie). The marvelous MC was Vicki Nordquist. Arnaud Balard sent a video message from France and Guillaume Chastel translated. Christine Parrotte also sent ABC story video messages.

Birdhouses for the Silent Action

Birdhouses for the Silent Auction – Coordinated by Vicki Campos-Hamilton

Video messages

Video message from honorary board member Arnaud Balard, French DeafBlind artist who introduced Surdism and created the Sign Uniion flag. (LSF version – ASL translation below)
ASL version of Arnaud Balard’s LSF video message by Guillaume Chastel
Christine Parrotte’s video about the history of De’VIA Curriculum project nd ABC story for Surdists United and De’VIA

https://youtu.be/6r0OagQspnU?si=TIMjzfRowTyhq_r7

Surdists United is grateful to our Sponsors:

NTID/RIT

Gallaudet University