Event Details
- When and Where: November 16-17, 2026, Annapolis, Maryland
- Meals: Meals included — Both days
- Format: Interactive sessions with a focus on collaborative learning and problem-solving.
- Topics: A highly engaged pre-event survey determines what we prioritize, so the agenda reflects what matters most to the leaders in the room.
- Justification Letter: Click here to get a justification letter for your supervisor(s).
- Hotel Bookings: https://shorturl.at/feiNu
If you are, or know, an organization executive who would benefit from attending DOES, please contact us with the person’s name, title, organization, and email.
Apply for a DOES 2026 Scholarship
Annapolis, Maryland | November 16–17, 2026
This scholarship program is made possible through the generous support of the Deaf Organizations Fund. We are deeply grateful for their partnership in expanding access to DOES 2026.
A limited number of scholarships are available for the Deaf Organization Executives Summit, covering all or part of the registration fee. Scholarship decisions will be announced by early September 2026.
Eligibility
- Represents a nonprofit organization
- Demonstrates financial need
- Serves or represents an under-represented group
Please note: Registration is not required to apply for a scholarship, but early bird pricing ($800, through August 31, 2026) is available now — you’re welcome to register while your application is under review. If awarded, your scholarship will be applied as a credit or refund.
Applications due August 15, 2026.