Call for Papers & Video Clip Guidelines
Abstract submissions now closed.
All communications regarding presentations should be addressed to:
Dr. Anita Small (Chair, Program Committee) at program@dhiconference2012.ca
Presentation Sub-Themes / Categories
- Deaf Pioneers (Individuals who made an important historical impact)
- Stories from the Continents (Group Histories)
- Multimedia Archives (Preservation)
- Storytelling Pedagogy (Historical Novels)
- History of Deaf Comedy
- History of De'VIA Artists
Abstract Requirements: Written or Video
A) For Written Abstract Requirements
Send or email your written abstract as follows:
- Sub-theme (from the categories at the top above)
- Your presentation title
- Description of your proposed lecture (400 words)
- A short paragraph about yourself (40 words)
| Written Language: | English |
| Programme: | Microsoft Word 6.0 (or later version) |
| Paper Title: | Title should be centred, bold and capitalized |
| Authors: | Include name, academic degrees and affiliations of all authors |
| Length: | Maximum one page (including figures) |
| Font Face / Size: |
Times New Roman 12 point Avoid the use of non-English language fonts |
B) For Video Abstract Requirements
Send a video clip abstract with International Sign (maximum length of 5 minutes). In the video clip, please include:
- Sub-theme (from the categories at the top above)
- Your presentation title
- Description of your proposed presentation (maximum length of 4 minutes)
- Explanation of your background (maximum length of 1 minute)
The format of the video could be in DVD, Apple program (Photo Booth application), QuickTime (.mpg) or MOV file.
Deadlines: Written / Video Clip Abstracts
| Abstracts | CLOSED |
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Acceptance/rejection notifications to presenters Presenting authors whose abstracts have been accepted must register for the conference. |
December 15, 2011 |
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PowerPoint and final version of notes or paper Your PowerPoint must be sent by the given deadline for interpreter's preparation. If there is no PowerPoint-file soon after the given deadline, the lecture must be cancelled. |
May 15, 2012 |
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Written article / manuscript following presentation for a published conference proceedings Any papers received after the given deadline may not be included. |
October 15, 2012 |
Please indicate your Equipment Requirements
Requests for audio-visual / technical equipment must be specified in the initial written / video clip abstract submission.
Send your materials
- Written documents / video clips are to be sent via email.
- DVDs are to be sent via postal mail.
Dr. Anita Small
Chair, Program Committee
DHI CONFERENCE 2012
c/o Deaf Culture Centre
The Distillery Historic District
34 Distillery Lane
Toronto, Ontario M5A 3C4 Canada
EMAIL: program@dhiconference2012.ca
Abstract submissions now closed.
Important Note
All authors who wish to present their abstracts at the DHI Conference 2012 must pay the registration fee. Honorarium, travel or accommodation expenses cannot be provided for presentations.