Convention Information
77th ECD Convention
June 13-18, 2026
St. Louis, MO
Registration is open and will close on June 4.
For those needing hotel accommodations, please register by May 1st to ensure a room is available.
Host Hotel
Clayton Plaza Hotel
7750 Carondelet Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
Meeting Space
St. Thomas Deaf Church
9373 Garber Rd.
Crestwood, MO 63126
More Information
Other information, please contact convention@ecdeaf.org
Please ensure your membership is in Good Standing. You can easily pay your dues now by visiting this link:
https://ecdeaf.org/membership/.
Registration is open and will close on June 4. For those needing hotel accommodations, please register by May 1st to ensure a room is available.
Attendance & Voting
Please note that in-person attendance is required in order to:
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Vote during the convention
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Participate in the election of new officers
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Receive awards presented at the banquet
Only individuals who are physically present and checked in on-site will be eligible to vote or receive awards.
Non-members do not have voting rights.
Remote or virtual participation does not meet voting or award eligibility requirements.
Payment & Refund Policy
- Registration must be paid in full ($200) to complete registration.
- Cancellations made after April 13 are non-refundable.
The primary airport for the convention is St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Attendees may also travel by car, bus, or Amtrak. Shuttle transportation is available upon request—please indicate your travel plans during registration.
Financial assistance is available for those who wish to apply for an ECD Travel Grant. Additional information and application details will be provided during registration.
Accessibility & Accommodations
ECD is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive convention experience.
- ASL interpreters will be provided
- Live captioning will be displayed on screen
If you have additional accessibility or accommodation needs, please indicate them on the registration form so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Convention Agenda
Times and schedules may change. Updated: May 9, 2026.
June 12-13, 2026 – Check-in Registration at the hotel
SATURDAY, June 13, 2026
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM ECD Registration check-in at the hotel
5 PM – ECD Opening Worship Service with Eucharist at St. Thomas’
6:30 PM – Until Reception
SUNDAY, June 14, 2026
8:30 AM – Church of Advent Worship Service with Eucharist*
9 AM – 10 AM Fellowship / Registration / St. Thomas Coffee Hour
10 AM – 11:30 AM St. Thomas / Church of Advent with Eucharist
11:45 AM – 12 PM ECD Announcements
12 – 1 PM Lunch
1 PM – 4 PM Business Meeting Day 1
4:30 PM – Evening Daily Office at St. Thomas*
MONDAY, June 15, 2026
8:30 AM – Morning Daily Office at St. Thomas*
10 AM – 4 PM Business Meeting Day 2
4:30 PM – Evening Daily Office at St. Thomas*
TUESDAY, June 16, 2026
8:30 AM – Morning Daily Office at St. Thomas*
10 AM – 4 PM Business Meeting Day 3
4:30 PM – Evening Daily Office at St. Thomas*
WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2026
8:30 AM – Morning Daily Office at St. Thomas*
Free Day Tour of the City
7 PM – Banquet Dinner
THURSDAY, June 18, 2026
8:30 AM – Morning Daily Office at St. Thomas*
10 AM – Noon Business Meeting Day 4 (Last Day)
3 PM – 4:30 PM- Closing Worship Service with Eucharist
FRIDAY, June 19, 2026
11 AM – Check-out from the hotel
*Daily Office Prayer (Optional) will be at 8:30 am & 4:30 pm at St. Thomas.
Check-In & Confirmation
- All attendees must check in on-site upon arrival.
- Membership status will be verified at check-in.
- A confirmation email will be sent after registration is completed.
- Additional details and the convention schedule will be shared closer to the event.
Banquet Information
- The banquet fee is included with registration
- Dietary selections will be collected as part of the registration process
- Awards will be presented during the banquet; recipients must be present in person to receive awards
- Nominations for the awards will be emailed to all registered participants.
- Awards Nominations Are Now Open — We Invite You to Submit a Nomination!
Board Nominations
Nominees must be present in person at the convention to be considered. A nomination form will be open 60 days before the convention.
- President
- Vice-President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Two Members-at-Large
