Greetings...

Lauren Lercher and Charlotte Karras, Chairs

Welcome to the 10th Deaf Fest: Deaf Fest 2009- A Cultural Celebration.

 The NJDAW Board of Trustees is pleased to be hosting the 10^th Deaf Fest on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, New Jersey with free admission, parking, entertainment, and activities for the children.

The purpose of Deaf Fest, a Cultural Celebration, is to promote awareness and education among the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind and Hearing communities.

We are looking forward to having all of you join us along with many agencies, companies and non-profit organizations as they exhibit their information and products. This year, the family entertainment will be presented by Deaf-talented performers including, Deaf Magician Matthew Morgan, Liliana Morgan and Robert DeMayo. There will be a plenty of  food vendors, exhibits and activities all day long, especially for the children at Bonnie’s Kiddie Korner. This event is sponsored by the Northwest Jersey Association for the Deaf (NWJAD).

The planning and preparation for Deaf Fest 2009 is truly a huge task. We extend our thanks to the committee, volunteers and friends for continuing their hard work and contributions.

We also want to give a special thanks to NJ Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for their ongoing support in providing communication access at the fest. Many thanks to Northwest Jersey Association of the Deaf (NWJAD) for sponsoring and planning Kiddie Korner at every Deaf Fest event since 1994.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you there on September 13th from 10am to 5 pm and we know you will come away with wonderful memories.