Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Visit Lauderdale will host the Deaf Seniors of America (DSA) 17th Biennial National Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Hollywood on June 25 to 29.
Welcoming visitors of all abilities to enjoy 31 local communities, Visit Lauderdale has been working to remove barriers to provide quality experiences for everyone. In fact, within a year after launching a specialized “Accessible Tourism” landing page, which makes trip planning for people with disabilities easier, event organizers determined Greater Fort Lauderdale was the ideal location to host the DSA 2023 Conference.
“We are committed to providing everyone with a safe and supportive environment and are thrilled to welcome the DSA 2023 conference to Greater Fort Lauderdale,” says Richard Gray, Visit Lauderdale’s senior vice president of Inclusion & Accessibility. “Every effort is being made to provide the hundreds of attendees with a memorable and immersive experience.”
More than 1,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing seniors, age 50 and older, from throughout the United States and other countries are registered for the conference which offers a variety of educational workshops, presentations, and activities provided in American sign language. Exhibits are open to the public, featuring more than 50 corporations, nonprofit organizations, and deaf-owned businesses whose products and services are geared to the needs of deaf seniors. The conference schedule includes comedy and variety shows, luncheons, reunions, and an LGBT+ social. Members will also take part in DSA business sessions to help shape future plans and strategies.
“We welcome everyone and put great value on inclusiveness, so aligning with Visit Lauderdale was a natural choice,” says Phil Aiello, chair of the DSA 2023 Conference. “Every other year we host our conference in a new region, providing members with opportunities to explore and grow, as we strive to provide an optimal, interactive environment where full access is given for all.”
