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DSA 2027 Conference

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Watch this space for updates and additions—click any topic below to jump directly to its section.
 

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Timeline

 

  • October 1, 2026 — Combo Registration Rate Increases to $475 (Until January 31, 2027)

  • November 15, 2026 — Workshop Presenter Submissions Deadline

  • December 1, 2026 — Non-Combo Registration Form (Projected Release Date)

  • January 15, 2027— Leadership Roundtable Summit Registration Form (Projected Release Date)​

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Register Now for DSA 2027!

19th Biennial DSA Conference, August 20-27, 2027, Baltimore, Maryland, "Retired, Rewired and Crabby–With Purpose!" Images of Baltimore Inner Harbor, the Hilton HQ hotel, blue crabs, and URL www.deafseniors.us/2027-conference

Flyer features the DSA (Deaf Seniors of America) logo at the top over a dark blue background, followed by the text "19th Biennial DSA Conference" and "August 20-27, 2027 • Baltimore, Maryland" followed by the theme "Retired, Rewired, and Crabby—With Purpose!". The center displays photos of the hotel bar, the exterior of the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, and the Baltimore waterfront at night, flanked by two blue crab graphics. The bottom shows the URL www.deafseniors.us/2027-conference.

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Registration Details: 

Join us for the 19th Biennial DSA Conference, August 20–27, 2027, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel! Get ready for an unforgettable week centered around our theme, “Retired, Rewired, and Crabby—With Purpose!”
 

Take advantage of early-bird savings by securing your DSA 2027 Combo Registration today. Lock in the best rates early and reserve your spot to connect, celebrate, and recharge with our community!

How To Use Zeffy When You Register

Watch video or read video transcript by DSA 2027 Registration Coordinator Adam Novsam (below) explaining how to register using Zeffy and related information. 

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Conference Photography & Media Notice

Conference workshops, presentations, social events, and other Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) activities are considered public events. Photographs and video recordings may be taken during the conference and used by DSA for promotional, educational, and informational purposes, including publications, websites, newsletters, social media, and future conference materials.

By registering for and attending the conference, you consent to the use of your image and likeness without compensation and waive any claim related to such use.

New Experiences Coming to DSA 2027!

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We're expanding the DSA Conference with exciting new experiences designed to inform, connect, and inspire.



  • AgeTech Experiences – Explore accessible technologies that promote safety, wellness, independence, and healthy aging.

 

  • Speed Friending – Meet new friends, expand your social circle, and enjoy a fun, interactive networking experience.

 

  • Memory Café – A welcoming gathering space for Deaf seniors, care partners, and families to connect and share.

 

  • Educational Workshops – Sessions may include financial planning, Medicare, retirement planning, investing, brain health, wellness, caregiving, and other topics important to Deaf older adults.

 

  • LGBTQ+ Social Hour – Connect with LGBTQ+ attendees and allies in a relaxed, late-night social setting.

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  • DeafBlind Social Hour – Connect with DeafBlind attendees and allies in a relaxed, accessible social setting.

Sponsor & Exhibit at DSA 2027

The DSA 2027 National Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with one of the largest gatherings of Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing older adults, caregivers, healthcare professionals, accessibility leaders, technology innovators, and community organizations from across the United States and Canada.

In partnership with TDIforAccess (TDI), the inaugural AgeTech Forum expands opportunities for organizations to showcase innovative products, services, and solutions that support accessibility, healthy aging, independence, and technology.

Whether you're interested in sponsoring the conference or exhibiting in our dynamic exhibit hall, you'll gain meaningful visibility while demonstrating your commitment to an engaged and growing community.

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Download the DSA 2027 Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities Prospectus to explore sponsorship levels, exhibitor packages, benefits, and AgeTech Forum opportunities. 

DSA 2027 Hotel Booking Link Now Open!

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Image shown features "DSA 2027 CONFERENCE" set against a scenic sunset view of the Baltimore harbor skyline and waterfront hotel buildings. Top banners read "HOTEL RESERVATIONS NOW OPEN!", followed by "BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY and be part of the excitement!" The bottom banner displays the dates "AUGUST 19-26, 2027" and the venue "HILTON BALTIMORE INNER HARBOR HOTEL"

 

Location:
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
 

Hotel & Booking Details:
We’re excited to welcome you to Baltimore! The DSA 2027 Conference special hotel room rate is $179/night for up to two guests per room (an additional guest fee applies for more than two people).


Be sure to lock in your room early to take full advantage of this great conference rate. We can't wait to see you there!

Accessibility Rentals for DSA 2027

This flyer promotes accessibility equipment rentals provided by Wheel Around Rentals for the DSA 2027 conference held at the Hilton Baltimore (located at 401 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201).

 

Visual Layout & Images At the top of the flyer, a prominent product image showcases a compact, four-wheeled blue mobility scooter equipped with a front basket, a padded black swivel seat with armrests, and a black tiller steering handle. The top header reads "CONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY EQUIPMENT RENTALS" with subheadings listing "SCOOTERS | ROLLATORS | WHEELCHAIRS".

 

Service Description & Contact Information The text highlights: "Wheel Around Rentals provides convenient, reliable rental equipment to help you stay comfortable and mobile during your conference".

 

The primary contact person listed is Henry Nwosu, with contact details including phone number 202-367-9965, email info@wheelaroundrentals.com, and website https://wheelaroundrentals.com/reservation/.

 

Pricing & Booking Details

  • Conference Rates: Standard Scooter ($179) and Standard Rollator with Seat ($139).

     

  • Promo Code: Attendees should use code DSA 2027 when making reservations.

     

  • Payment: Credit and debit cards are accepted, and attendees must contact Wheel Around Rentals directly to order and pay.

     

  • Delivery: Delivery and pickup at the hotel is free, and the hotel has a designated room available for scooter and rollator delivery.

     

The flyer incorporates encouraging slogans such as "Travel with confidence and enjoy your conference!" and "STAY MOBILE | STAY COMFORTABLE | ENJOY THE CONFERENCE".

Call for DSA 2027 Workshop Proposals

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Graphic features the title "Call for Presenters is now open!" in large dark blue and green lettering with DSA Conference in the top right corner. Beneath the header, four diverse seniors are pictured smiling together alongside the text "Share your knowledge. Inspire others. Make a difference!" Four key values are highlighted across the middle with icons: EDUCATE (Share valuable insights), EMPOWER (Spark ideas and new perspectives), ENGAGE (Connect with a passionate community), and IMPACT (Help shape the future of aging with purpose). The bottom text invites viewers to "Submit Your Workshop Proposal"

 

Call for Presenters Details:
Lead a workshop at the 2027 Deaf Seniors of America Conference in Baltimore and share your expertise with our community!
 

We are looking for engaging presenters to cover topics that impact our daily lives—from health and wellness, retirement and financial planning, and smart technology to Deaf history, advocacy, and peer support.
 

Have something valuable to share? Check out the guidelines and submit your workshop proposal for DSA 2027 today! 

Deadline Extended!  Submit your proposal by or before November 15, 2026.

Watch AgeTech Coffee Chat Recording

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What does AgeTech look like in everyday life?

It may already be in your pocket, on your wrist, or at your front door.
 

Our first AgeTech Coffee Chat with Deaf Seniors of America and TDIforAccess brought our community together to explore how technology can help us stay connected, independent, and engaged as we age—and why Deaf people must help shape what comes next.
 

Missed the conversation? Watch the recording at the link below.  This was just the beginning. Stay tuned—more AgeTech conversations are coming!

DSA 2027 Pickleball Save the Date

Flyer image features "SAVE THE DATE: DEAF PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT — for 50 and up —" displayed over a colorful background of an outdoor pickleball court, flanked by two pickleball paddles and balls. It includes the following event details:
 

  • Dates: August 21 & 22, 2027
     

  • Time: 8 am to 4 pm
     

  • Location: Bounce Pickleball Club, Pikesville, MD
     

  • Deaf and hard of hearing players are welcome to join the tournament.
     

  • Registration for the DSA conference is not required to join the tournament.
     

  • Further details will be announced early in 2027.
     

  • If you have questions, send an email to: deafpickleball50@gmail.com

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Sign Up for DSA 2027 Conference Update

Stay in the loop on all things DSA 2027 Conference!


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DSA 2027 Agenda at a Glance

The 19th Biennial DSA Conference scheduled for August 19–26, 2027 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel outlines a week full of networking, learning, and gathering events.

Important Notes:
 

  • The conference schedule is updated as of October 29, 2026, and is subject to change.

  • Future changes will be posted to the conference website and shared via DSA 2027 Conference Updates.

  • Events marked with an asterisk on the full agenda are included with Combo Registration.

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Agenda Highlights:
 

  • Pre-Conference Activities: Hotel check-ins starting August 19, pre-conference tours, exhibitor setup, a Leadership Roundtable Summit, and a two-day Pickleball Tournament in Pikesville, MD.

  • Opening Day (August 22): Registration and Exhibit Hall, DSA Board Meeting, a First Timers Meet & Greet, and the official Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception.

  • Conference Program (August 23–25): Daily keynote and plenary presentations, interactive workshops, Memory Cafe dialogues, brain health activities, evening socials, and a dedicated AgeTech Forum in partnership with TDIforAccess.

  • Closing Events (August 26): General business meeting and elections, followed by a Farewell Gala/Luncheon, a Volunteer Appreciation Reception, and a Farewell Social Gathering.


For full day-by-day event details, view the complete agenda below (PDF link).

DSA 2027 Pre-Conference Tours

Our Pre-Conference Tour Committee has been busy putting together opportunities for you to explore Baltimore and the surrounding area.
 

FRIDAY — BALTIMORE

  • Explore Edgar Allan Poe’s House & Babe Ruth Museum

  • Camden Station/Yards

  • Shopping at Historic Markets

  • Waterfront Scenic Views
     

FRIDAY — FREDERICK

  • Visit MSD Museum & Historic Hessian Barracks

  • Lunch & Shopping in Downtown

  • Gather at MD Deaf Community Center for Dinner & Bingo
     

SATURDAY — GETTYSBURG

  • Cannon/Battlefield Panorama

  • Little Round Top

  • Lincoln/Gettysburg Address

  • Charming Downtown Gettysburg
     

SATURDAY — LANCASTER

  • Scenic Drive through Beautiful Lancaster County

  • Tour of Amish Homestead

  • Browse Local Farmers Market

  • Traditional Family-Style Smorgasbord Dinner
     

SATURDAY — WASHINGTON D.C.

  • Visit National Monuments

  • Visit Holocaust & Smithsonian Museums

  • Visit National Mall & Lunch on Your Own


MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING

Who's Attending DSA 2027

The energy is building fast, and the conference is filling up!


Registrants are locking in every single day—senior citizens, care partners, families, innovators, workshop leaders, industry experts, and community advocates from coast to coast.
 

Check out who’s already registered, see who’s coming from your state, and rally your friends, colleagues, and community across state lines to join you!

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