Past Conferences

1985 DWU National Conference

"Diversity...Growing Together"
July 5 - 8, 1985
Santa Monica, CA
Hotel: Sheraton Miramar in Santa Monica, CA
Hosted by: Greater Los Angeles Council on Deafness
Chair: Marcella M. Meyer
Keynote Speaker: Barbara Brauer

1987 DWU National Conference

"Diversity...Growing Together"
July Day? 1987
Fairfax, VA
Site: George Mason University
Hosted by: Deafpride, Inc
Chair: Kathy Jankowski
Keynote Speaker: Barbara Jean Wood

1990 DWU National Conference

"New Perspectives" in MA
July 11-15, 1990
Boston, Massacusetts
Site: Bentley College, Waltham, Massachusetts
Hosted by: DEAF, Inc.
Chair: Yvonne Dunkle
Keynote Speaker: Roz Rosen

1993 DWU National Conference

"Deaf Women: Renaissance, Rebirth, Renewal"
October 14-17, 1993
East Brunswick, New Jersey
Hotel: Brunswick Hilton Tower Center
Hosted by: (organization?)
Chair: Eileen Forestal
Keynote Speaker: Gertie Galloway, Rosie Serna, and Sharon Kay Wood.

1995 DWU National Conference

"In Celebration of Self"
July 26 to 30, 1995
Seattle, Washington
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue, Washington
Hosted by: Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services
Chair: Marilyn J. Smith
Keynote Speaker: Kathy Jankowski, Ph.D

1997 DWU National Conference

"Together We Accomplish More!
July 30 to August 3, 1997
Rochester, New York
Hotel: Hyatt Regency, Downtown Rochester
Hosted by: Deaf Women of Rochester (DWR)
Chair: Colleen D. Daviton
Keynote Speaker: Laurene E. Gallimore

1999 DWU National Conference

"Leading Deaf Women into the Next Century"
June 20 to 25, 1999
San Diego, California
Hotel: Catamaran Resort, San Diego
Hosted by: DWU-San Diego Chapter
Chair: Tina Jo Breindel
Keynote Speaker:Sharon Heiydt Carter

2001 DWU National Conference

"A Kaleidoscope of Deaf Women"
June 20 to 24, 2001
Austin, Texas
Hotel: Omni, Austin
Hosted by: Deaf Women of Austin
Chair: Jo Bienvenu
Open Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rachel Stone
Close Keynote Speaker: Astrid Goodstein

2003 DWU National Conference

"Women Beeing Together"
June 28 to July 2, 2003
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Hotel: Holiday Inn City Centre
Hosted by: Deaf Women of Sioux Falls
Chair: Deb Kuglitsch
Open Keynote Speaker: Ann Marie Mickelson, "The Paradise of Positive Thinking"

2005 DWU National Conference

"The Platinum Key to Success: Celebrating 20 Years and Beyond"
June 25 to June 29, 2005
Ellicott City, Maryland
Hotel: Turf Valley Resort, Spa and Conference Center
Hosted by: Deaf Women United and local committee of Maryland
Chair: Lori Bonheyo
Open Keynote Speaker: Tiffany Williams-Granfors, "Knowledge is power: Carry this tool in your handbag and smile!"