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Friday, Dec 5 – Saturday, Dec 6, 2025

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Location

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

1200 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson

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Dates

Friday, Dec 5 – Saturday, Dec 6, 2025

Biennial State Conference

Join us for two inspiring days of community connection, learning, and celebration at the AZAD State Conference 2025! This year’s event will feature engaging workshops, networking opportunities, vendor booths, and a special keynote presentation from Jack Z. Ludwig, MS.

Pricing Packages

Early Bird deadline extended to Nov 29!

AZAD Member
Early Bird $50
Regular $55
Non-Member
Early Bird $60
Regular $65
ASDB/PDSD Staff (Member)
Early Bird $40
Regular $45
ASDB/PDSD Staff (Non-Member)
Early Bird $50
Regular $55
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College Students: $10 OFF with valid student ID or proof of enrollment.

Conference Schedule

Friday, Dec 5
Open Registration
NAD Region IV Representative Presentation
Topic TBD
Roundtable Discussion
Elections
Saturday, Dec 6
AZAD Winter Exhibition Hall – Vendor Setup
Workshop Sessions A & B
Workshop Sessions C & D
Intermission Session & Lunch
Winter’s Arts & Crafts for Children
Exhibition Hall (Vendors) - Free Entry
Closing Ceremony
Social Mixer (Off-Campus)

Featured Keynote

Jack Z. Ludwig, MS

Jack Z. Ludwig is a seasoned change agent, project manager, and accessibility advocate. He currently serves as President of the Oregon Association of the Deaf (OAD), Vice Chair of the Global Deaf Research Institute (GDRI), and Board Member of Friends of Oregon School for the Deaf (FOSD).

With expertise spanning project management, leadership, and inclusion, Jack is passionate about creating systems that work for everyone. His work blends strategic thinking with creative process design and strong visual communication.

Exhibition Hall

AZAD is hosting our biennial State Conference with an exhibition hall for all of the Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, DeafDisabled, and DeafPlus businesses, clubs, and service providers.

The hall is open to conference participants and the public with FREE entry.

Exhibitor Registration Flyer
2025 Exhibitor Info
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Hello Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, DeafDisabled+ Community Members! AZAD is hosting our biennial State Conference on Dec. 5th and 6th, 2025. The conference will have an exhibition hall for all businesses, clubs, and service providers. Showcasing products from local business owners, artists, craftspeople, and more.

Event Flyers

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Conference Flyer 1
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Registration Info: Fri, Dec 5 & Sat, Dec 6. ASDB Tucson. Ticket levels: AZAD Member ($50/55), Non-Member ($60/65), ASDB Staff ($40-55). $10 OFF for students.

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Conference Schedule: Friday (4pm Registration, 6pm General Meeting). Saturday (9am Vendors, 10am Workshops, 12pm Lunch, 2pm Basketball Games, 7pm Closing Ceremony).

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Keynote Presenter: Jack Z. Ludwig, MS. Experienced project manager and accessibility advocate. Specializing in leadership, SaaS solutions, and experience design.