Location:
Madonna University – Franciscan Center
36600 Schoolcraft Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
- Date: Nov 7, 2026
- Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
We anticipate welcoming 300-400 members of the Deaf community from across the state, bringing together individuals and families for a day focused on accessible, inclusive health education and resources. In recognition of November being National Diabetes Month, our 2026 event will highlight prevention and awareness of this disease through: Health screenings (blood pressure, blood glucose, vision screening, foot checks, HIV testing and more)
Educational presentations by health professionals
Exhibitors offering relevant services, programs, and products
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Anticipated Speaker/topics and times:
10AM-10:50AM Dr. Mike McKee: Welcome and Keynote
11AM- 11:50AM June Walatkiewicz: “When Children Become the Voice: Understanding Parentification in CODA Families and Its Impact on Mental Health”
12PM – 12:30PM Lindsay Barno: , “Language First: The Lifelong Impact of Early Language Access for Deaf Children”
12:30-12:55 PM Break
1PM – 1:50PM Brittany Haire and Kristin Wilks: “Accessible Birth Support: A CODA Doula and A Deaf Mother’s Story”
2PM-2:50PM Dr. Mike McKee: Diabetes
3PM-4PM Sandria Graham: “Inflammation vs. Anti-inflammation – Understanding How to Eat Right”