20th annual statewide professional development
for all professionals who work directly with students who are
deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind and their families

Opening Doors - Unlocking Potential (ODUP) is Virginia's professional development opportunity
to enhance the education of children who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.
This two-day Virtual event is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of professionals and parents working directly with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind.

Registration Deadline:
July 17, 2026
(Refunds are not available)

*Registrations received after the July 17 deadline will incur an additional $5 fee.
Registrations with the additional fee will be accepted through July 24, 2026,
or until the event is at capacity.


 Participant Fees $50 per person

Exhibitor Fees* $50 per person

  • VA Public School/State Operated Program Professional                        
  • Private Agency/Out of State Professional
                                                                 
  • Paraprofessional/University Student/Family Member
                                                                 
  • Non Profit                                        
  • For-Profit                                            
  • For-Profit Individual Contractor     
  • 2nd Exhibitor:  $10                                  

       *includes ODUP Session Attendance
  

Registration fees are non-refundable.
Please use a Credit/Debit card to make your payment
at the end of the registration process. 
Check payments are not accepted.

 Need Help?   Have Questions?

If you have questions regarding ODUP 2026 content, please contact
Tracey Yurechko
TAC-DHH Director
  yurechkot@vcu.edu

Registration questions may be
directed to
LaNeka Brown
TAC-DHH Project Coordinator    llbrown3@vcu.edu