Dr. Suzette Garay will be giving a presentation at the Deaf Women New England Conference about discovering one's identity and embracing who they are. She discusses that the new deaf woman is diverse, fearless, a multi-tasker, motivated, guiltless, and balanced. Her presentation aims to help women appreciate their strengths and begin their journey of self-discovery.

1. 1 10/27/2010 Discovering the New You and Loving it! Dr. Suzette Garay, Ph.D. Deaf Women New England Conference November 5th,6th,7th2010 The Road Less Traveled

2. The Sweet Getaway “Hitting the road begins with first Believing in Yourself, and not worrying about pleasing others” 10/27/2010 2

3. 10/27/2010 3 Who am I? Ethnicity Socio-economic status Gender Deaf, deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Impaired Educated Deaf Woman

4. 10/27/2010 4 The New Deaf Woman is a … Diverse Fearless Multi-Tasker Motivate Guiltless Balanced ….Woman

5. Diverse “One size does not fit all!” 10/27/2010 5

6. Fearless “Never forget that you will someday become who you really are when you bear what you couldn’t bear and do what you did not believe you could ever do” 10/27/2010 6

7. Multi-Tasker “To conquer oneself is a greater task than conquering others” 10/27/2010 7

8. Motivated “It’s far more important to know how to make an Enchilada than how to say it” 10/27/2010 8

9. Guiltless “Always remember that there is nothing anyone can say or do to change the way you feel about yourself. Be proud of who you are!” 10/27/2010 9

10. Balanced “Life is too short enjoy the ride” 10/27/2010 10

11. 10/27/2010 11 May Your Journey Begin! Email: suzgaray@gmail.com Website: www.babysigns4u.com