EARLY BIRD PRICES IN EFFECT!
PRICES INCREASE ON MARCH 20!
The 2025 VOICE Conference Committee has created an outstanding day of learning for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing and the professionals who serve them! Don’t miss these two days of learning with internationally/nationally renowned speakers paired with our local community service providers who make the magic happen!
Get ready to educate, enrich and empower outcomes that inspire!
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Day One of the 2025 VOICE Conference is tailored for clinicians, educators, and professionals working with families of children with hearing loss. While the content is designed with professionals in mind, parents and caregivers are welcome to attend. Our international guest speakers will discuss how early and family-centered intervention such as Listening and Spoken Language Auditory-Verbal Therapy/Education (LSL AVT/ED) has transformed the present and future outcomes of children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing in communication, social-emotional wellness, academic and life outcomes around the world. Recognized international and local experts will discuss how practitioners and parents can implement multicultural sensitive practices and multi-lingualism in LSL AVT/ED practice. Poster sessions throughout the day will highlight the latest research from scientists specializing in pediatric hearing loss, including genetic testing and gene therapy. A panel of adolescents and young adults will share their experiences growing up with hearing loss and provide life-changing tips. The day will close with a discussion of the Child Disability Tax Credit and other benefits available to families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Participants Will:
- Discuss ways to promote and implement auditory-verbal therapy in a public health system
- Describe how professionals and parents can champion family-centred practices
- Identify components of culturally sensitive practices and ways to foster multi-lingualism in Listening and Spoken Language intervention, such as Auditory-Verbal Therapy/Auditory-Verbal Education
- Summarize the experiences of adolescents and young adults with hearing loss
- Identify how the Child Disability Tax Credits and other benefits can assist families of children with hearing loss
Day Two of the 2025 VOICE Conference is designed for parents and caregivers of children with hearing loss. While the content is primarily focused on supporting families, clinicians and other professionals are welcome to attend. Participants will learn from internationally and nationally renowned Listening and Spoken Language Specialists in Auditory-Verbal Therapy (LSLS Cert. AVTs, what makes Listening and Spoken Language intervention like Auditory-Verbal Therapy/Education (LSL AVT/ED), uniquely appropriate for guiding and coaching parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing towards desired outcomes in listening, spoken language, social, academic and life outcomes. Special sessions will dive deeper into how to support school-aged children with hearing loss while continuing family-centred service. Two panel discussions from both parents and adolescents and young adults who are deaf and hard of hearing will provide insight into how to support and advocate for children with hearing loss. Poster sessions throughout the day will highlight the latest research from scientists specializing in pediatric hearing loss, including genetic testing and gene therapy. The day will close with a discussion of the Child Disability Tax Credit and other benefits available to families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Participants will:
- Distinguish between auditory-verbal therapy and other types of intervention
- Compare and summarize the experiences of parents and older children with hearing loss
- Identify new ways to engage and prepare children with hearing loss for school
- Describe how parents and caregivers can champion family-centred practices
- Identify how the Child Disability Benefit applies to families of children with hearing loss.
Registration
Registration is now open! Take advantage of early bird pricing, which ends at 12:00 AM on March 20! Please note that there are different ticket options, with discounts available for VOICE members. If you're registering for both days, be sure to select the "Both Days" option to avoid multiple transactions.
Early bird ticket types:
Students (No CEUs):
01 Student Day 1 $40
02 Student Day 2 $40
03 Student Both Days $80
Parents (No CEUs):
04 Non-Member Parent Day 1 $45
05 Non-Member Parent Day 2 $45
06 Non-Member Parent Both Days $90
07 VOICE Member Parent Day 1 $40
08 VOICE Member Parent Day 2 $40
09 VOICE Member Parent Both Days $80
Professionals (Certificate and AGBell CEUs):
10 Non-Member Professional Day 1 $88
11 Non-Member Professional Day 2 $88
12 Non-Member Professional Both Days $176
13 VOICE Member Professional Day 1 $80
14 VOICE Member Professional Day 2 $80
15 VOICE Member Professional Both Days $160
Regular ticket types:
Students (No CEUs):
01 Student Day 1 $50
02 Student Day 2 $50
03 Student Both Days $100
Parents (No CEUs):
04 Non-Member Parent Day 1 $50
05 Non-Member Parent Day 2 $50
06 Non-Member Parent Both Days $100
07 VOICE Member Parent Day 1 $40
08 VOICE Member Parent Day 2 $40
09 VOICE Member Parent Both Days $80
Professionals (Certificate and AGBell CEUs):
10 Non-Member Professional Day 1 $110
11 Non-Member Professional Day 2 $110
12 Non-Member Professional Both Days $200
13 VOICE Member Professional Day 1 $100
14 VOICE Member Professional Day 2 $100
15 VOICE Member Professional Both Days $190
