| Honoring the Past means remembering who carried us.This February, we’re inviting our community to reflect on the names and stories that shaped our journey into this work. We invite you to participate in a heartfelt Thanksgiving campaign to celebrate those who have supported you on your journey to becoming professional interpreters.With a financial donation of any amount, you are invited to include a short dedication (100 words or less) honoring someone who mattered in your path. One participant will be chosen by drawing, and their honoree will be celebrated live at the NAIE 2026 Conference.To submit, visit (https://naiedu.org/conference2026/), click the “DONATE” button, and include your name, the honoree’s name, and your story in the comments.Thank you for your vital role in making the NAIE 2026 Conference a remarkable success! All contributions support our commitment to keeping conference costs low and accessible.EVERY NAME HAS A STORY. EVERY STORY HOLDS MEANING |
| EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (members-only) IS OPENEarly Bird registration (members-only) closes on March 31, 2026. Regular registration closes June 30, 2026.Registration includes access to all conference events, workshops, poster sessions, and exhibitor/vendor booths. Registration also includes CEUs for all approved CEU-bearing activities, as well as the following meals: Monday evening dessert reception, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday, and breakfast on Thursday.Lodging in the UNLV dorms is offered at an additional cost: $75 per night for single occupancy or $45 per person per night for double occupancy. Dorm lodging may be selected during registration.Refund Policy: Cancellations before March 31, 2026 (11:59 PM PST) receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations from April1, 2026 thru May 31, 2026(11:59PM PST) receive a 50% refund. Cancellations receivedafter June 1, 2026, will receive no refund. Should you need to cancel your registration, please contact [email protected]. |
| CALL FOR PRESENTERS DATE EXTENDEDDEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2026https://naiedu.org/conference2026/2026-presenters/ |
| “Looking to the Future”Ruthanna ReardonThough Ruthanna (she| her | hers) has no Deaf members in her immediate family, her passion for ASL began at a young age. Her family began learning signs from the book, “The Joy of Signing.” She later worked as a paraeducator for school year supporting 4 Deaf-Disabled middle and high schoolers. Once she completes her ITP, she hopes to share that same joy of signing to K-12 classrooms. |
| “Embracing The Present”Bella, a 14-year-old eighth grader at Douglas Middle School, is leaving a lasting legacy through her art. She painted a ceiling tile for her teacher’s classroom that will remain even after she moves on to high school—her way of “honoring the past.”Inspired by her love of tigers, Bella combined a tiger’s face with traced images of her own hands, painted in her skin tone to show herself signing “tiger.” With encouragement from Sherri Warren and her teachers, Bella brought her vision to life, blending creativity, language, and identity into one powerful piece.Thank you, Bella, for inspiring us as we prepare for the 10th Anniversary NAIE Conference at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. How will you honor the past, embrace the present, and look to the future?Sherri Warren, the school’s Educational Sign Language Interpreter, works closely with Bella and has more than 20 years of experience in educational interpreting. |
