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DeafNation
In 2003, DeafNation, Inc. became a center for video content, news coverage, social networking and special events for the greater deaf and hard-of-hearing community. The company's brand portfolio includes the DeafNation Expo and DeafNation.com.

DeafNation Expo
DeafNation Expo is a free touring trade show for, by, and about deaf people, where participants exhibit their cutting-edge technology, products and services. The first expo in 2003 took place in Charlotte, North Carolina, followed by five more expos that year. Since then, the programming has expanded to include 15 expos annually across the United States. DeafNation Expos have attracted over 350,000 unique visitors and include entertainment, exhibit booths, and workshops, along with a place for socializing and exchange of ideas. The first DeafNation World Expo will take place July 18-23, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Sands Expo Center.

DeafNation.com
DeafNation.com is an exclusive social network offering resources for the deaf and hard-of-hearing such as blogs and online videos that provide in-depth coverage on current news, famous world activities and outstanding individuals. The Web site receives an average of 3 million hits per month, and has received as many as 7 million hits per month during peak times. Social networking is the platform upon which the Web site is based; DeafNation.com provides a place for users to interact and share news relevant to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Media coverage
In 1999, DeafNation began coverage of the World Federation of the Deaf conferences and the Deaflympics sporting events. International coverage includes the Deaf Way II conference, the 2006 World Deaf Basketball Championship, the Deaf Freedom Cruise (the world's largest deaf cruise), and the Youth Pan-American Games for the Deaf sporting events. In the United States, DeafNation has covered Clerc Classic tournaments and Deaf Seniors of America conferences, in addition to various high school sporting events.

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