Riverside ASL Ward Conference
Riverside ASL Ward Conference
Riverside, California
Riverside, California
June 5-7, 2026
June 5-7, 2026
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The event was held at Riverside ASL Ward church building
The event was held at Riverside ASL Ward church building
181 West Blaine St., Riverside, CA 92507
181 West Blaine St., Riverside, CA 92507
Join us for a free conference! Spaces are limited, so be sure to register now to secure your spot. Looking for a hotel to stay? See below for information. Check out our conference weekend schedule by scrolling down.
If your spouse and children plan to attend the event, please fill out each form separately.
Lunch on Saturday is on your own. A list of restaurant locations is provided
Schedule at a Glance
Schedule at a Glance
Friday, June 5th
Friday, June 5th
Check-in (5pm) at Pavilion
Free IN-n-Out Burger Truck Dinner (6pm-8:00pm)
(Limited seats available, RSVP required)
Social (8:00-9:00pm)
Saturday, June 6th
Saturday, June 6th
Breakfast (7-8:30am) at Pavilion
Workshops Morning at Chapel (9am - 10:45am)
Lunch on your own (11am-1pm)
Workshops Afternoon at Chapel (1:15 pm - 3:00 pm)
Keynote Speaker at Chapel (3:15 - 4:00 pm)
Asian Dinner & Performance (5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Pavilion
(Limited seats available, RSVP required)
Sunday, June 7th
Sunday, June 7th
Breakfast (8am - 9 am) at Pavilion
Service Project (9:00 am to 10:30 am) at Pavilion (optional)
Sacrament & Devotional (11:30am - 12:30 pm) at Chapel
Lunch (after church) at Pavilion
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Keystone Speakers and Workshop Presenters Information
Keystone Speakers and Workshop Presenters Information
Saturday
Morning
Susan Stokes
Susan Stokes
The picture and biography will be available soon
Saturday
Morning
Dana Kana Dehaesus
Dana Kana Dehaesus
Dana was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and enrolled at the California School for the Deaf in Berkeley at age 11 and graduated in June 1986. Later, she attended Gallaudet University and did not complete her studies due to her family obligations. In 2012, she got involved in the Northern California Association of DeafBlind and had served as the president for 12 years. She underwent a 12-week training program at Tactile Communications and became a CoNavigator trainer. Currently, she is a Co-Founder of the Golden State DeafBlind Service Center since 2023.
She is married and has one beautiful daughter. She loves traveling, socializing, gardening, and doing art/crafts.
Saturday
Afternoon
Richard Moore
Richard Moore
Brother Richard Moore is a member of Black Mountain Ward, Penasquitos Stake. He is originally from Wilmington, Delaware. Member since 8 years old. Called to serve a mission in California South Mission. Served in Fullerton Deaf Branch covering Orange County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Became Zone Leader and led 8 ASL missionaries. Set up two areas of primary program for deaf children. Attended Brigham Young University. While there in Provo, Utah served as First Counselor to the Branch President. Became Assistant to the Director of Deaf Youth Workshop at BYU. Met and married Rebecca Fogarty in Los Angeles Temple now for 49 years, have four children and 13 grandchildren. Moved to San Diego, CA. Served as third counselor to hearing ward Bishop. Transferred membership to San Diego Deaf Branch. Served as First Counselor in the Branch Presidency for many years also taught Sunday school classes in both deaf branch and hearing ward.
Saturday
Afternoon
Norman Shipley
Norman Shipley
The picture and biography will be available soon
Keynote Speaker
Jack Rose
Jack Rose
The picture and biography will be available soon
Sunday Sacrament
Stephen Peterson
Stephen Peterson
The picture and biography will be available soon
Sunday Sacrament
Bishop Damian Forkner
Bishop Damian Forkner
Damian currently serves as the 9th Bishop of the Riverside ASL Ward. Prior to this calling, he served in several roles, including temple ordinance worker, a member of the Elders Quorum Presidency, Elders Quorum President, and ward clerk.
Born in Portland, Oregon, Damian grew up in a military family, which gave him the opportunity to live in Arizona and Washington. He later served a two-year ASL mission in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida Mission.
Since 2024, Damian has made his home in Riverside, California, following a journey that took him through Utah, Washington, D.C., Minnesota, and Virginia. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Athletic Coaching from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He currently works as an ASL adjunct instructor, teaching in person at San Bernardino Valley College and remotely for Minnesota State University, Mankato. He is also pursuing a graduate degree in sports psychology at California Baptist University.
Damian has been married to Melissa Lou Hipple for 18 years. They were sealed in the Washington D.C. Temple and are the proud parents of one teenage daughter, Liliaka. They enjoy camping and traveling.
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