President's WELCOME

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Welcome to Washington, D.C., and the 51st Annual Conference of the Association of College Educators – Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACE-DHH)! It is with great excitement and anticipation that the ACE-DHH board greets each of you as we come together for another year of inspiration, collaboration, and shared purpose.


This year’s conference theme centers around three pivotal strands:

● Fighting against -isms that affect all learners,

● Nurturing anti-ableist and anti-audist classrooms, and

● Exploring the role of interpreters, social workers, school psychologists, and other professionals in working against systemic inequities.


These topics reflect the urgent and meaningful work required to foster equity and belonging in education and society. I am grateful for the collective dedication of this community to push boundaries and challenge systems that exclude or oppress.


For me, the ACE-DHH conference is so much more than an event—it is a home. This is where I feel the most reinvigorated, inspired, and connected to the heart of our shared mission. It is my hope that, over the next few days, you too find the passion, ideas, and energy to propel your work forward.


Together, let us celebrate our progress, engage in meaningful dialogue, and leave empowered to continue the fight against the many -isms that impact the students and communities we serve. This gathering is a testament to the power of collaboration and the unwavering commitment of professionals like you.


Thank you for being here, for your contributions, and for making this conference a space of learning, growth, and renewal. I can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together.

Dr. Ashley Greene