BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//William Fertman, author - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://willfertman.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for William Fertman, author
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103644
CREATED:20260914T190532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190555Z
UID:779-1791280800-1791306000@willfertman.com
SUMMARY:Presentation with MhDeaf
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, October 6\, I will be giving a remote lecture in English\, with German and DGS translation\, to the Mental Health & Deafness group (MHDeaf) of the Federal Association of Psychological and Psychotherapeutic Working and Researching Professionals in the Field of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People. \nPlease contact the hosts for more information: https://www.mhdeaf.de/
URL:https://willfertman.com/event/presentation-with-mhdeaf/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T160000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103644
CREATED:20260302T184753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T010816Z
UID:598-1780146000-1780156800@willfertman.com
SUMMARY:Read to Your Deaf / HH Child
DESCRIPTION:Reading to DHH children has benefits that go way beyond literacy! \nJoin me to kvell about my favorite children’s books and the ways that books can support your parenting and your child’s development. The event is free and open to families and professionals. \nMore information here.
URL:https://willfertman.com/event/read-to-your-deaf-hh-child/
LOCATION:Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center Headquarter\, Fresno\, 5340 N. Fresno Street\, Fresno\, CA\, 93710\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Fertman":MAILTO:will_fertman@icloud.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103644
CREATED:20260302T183510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T222300Z
UID:591-1777716000-1777730400@willfertman.com
SUMMARY:Book Release Party for the Deaf Baby Instruction Manual
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a family-friendly party to celebrate the release of The Deaf Baby Instruction Manual\, a guide for hearing parents of deaf and hard of hearing children\, written by CSD parent Will Fertman. \nThe event will be on Saturday\, May 2\, from 10am-2pm\, hosted by The Learning Tree Preschool at 34050 Paseo Padre Pkwy\, Fremont\, CA 94555. \n\nWe’ll have a petting zoo\, bounce house\, ASL storytelling\, facepainting\, crafts and refreshments for kids and their families\, Activities will be in ASL and English\, with interpreters available and fun for everyone!\n\nAt noon\, there will be a brief reading from the book\, followed by a panel discussion with Will and Deaf author Rachel Zemach (The Butterfly Cage.)\n \nIf you’re planning to buy The Deaf Baby Instruction Manual at the party\, the best way is to order the book in advance from Banter Books in Fremont. They’ll have them ready for you at the party. There will be a limited number of books for sale at the event\, so buying it ahead of time is a good idea. You’ll get the link when you complete the form.\n\nClick here to pre-order the book for the May 2nd event.\n\nThank you also to our participating community organizations:\nCalifornia School for the Deaf\, Fremont\nCSD Association of Families\, Teachers and Counselors \nDeaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency\nThe Black Deaf Project\nASL at Home\nThe Signing SLP\nS.T.E.P.S. by Kie-Che\nMozzeria\nBanter Bookshop\nFacepainting by Leah
URL:https://willfertman.com/event/book-release-party-for-the-deaf-baby-instruction-manual/
LOCATION:The Learning Tree Fremont\, 34050 Paseo Padre Parkway\, Fremont\, CA\, 94555\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Fertman":MAILTO:will_fertman@icloud.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T110000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103644
CREATED:20260120T180313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T221616Z
UID:574-1777197600-1777201200@willfertman.com
SUMMARY:Hands to Pages | Reading with your Deaf Child + Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Reading to your deaf or hard of hearing child has benefits that go way beyond literacy! \nOn April 26\, I’ll be at Language First’s Early Language Center in Manchester CT\, presenting on the ways that books support parenting deaf and hard of hearing children\, and my favorite children’s books to read in ASL and English\, and signing copies of The Deaf Baby Instruction Manual. \nKids are welcome; snacks will be provided. \nThis event will be presented in English with an ASL interpreter. \nSign up at Language First’s Connecticut Early Language Center (under Hands to Pages)
URL:https://willfertman.com/event/hands-to-pages-reading-with-your-deaf-child-book-signing/
LOCATION:Language First Early Language Center\, 49 Tolland Turnpike\, Manchester\, CT\, 06042\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T230000
DTSTAMP:20261014T103644
CREATED:20260123T170321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T221432Z
UID:584-1777057200-1777071600@willfertman.com
SUMMARY:Reading and Book Signing at Boston University Deaf Space
DESCRIPTION:As a part of Boston University Deaf Center’s annual Deaf Space event\, I’ll be holding a reading and book-signing on Friday\, April 24. \nJoin us for Deaf Space\, a special evening celebrating storytelling\, language\, and community. This free event brings people together to experience powerful stories and connect with others who care about language access and the vibrant deaf community. \nWe’re excited to feature Patrick Graybill — actor\, poet\, storyteller\, and teacher — along with Will Fertman\, author and parent of a deaf child. Together\, they will share stories\, perspectives\, and experiences that highlight the richness of storytelling through language and lived experience. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://willfertman.com/event/reading-and-book-signing-at-boston-university-deaf-space/
LOCATION:George Sherman Union Metcalf Ballroom\, Boston University\, 775 Commonwealth Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Will Fertman":MAILTO:will_fertman@icloud.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR