Event Registration - Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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2023 Annual KSHA Conference - Road to Success: Always Under Construction
9/28/2023 - 9/29/2023
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Event Description
Thank you to our sponsors!



      
  • Associated Audiologists
  • PRC Saltillo
  • Quantum Resource Professionals
  • Stepping Stones Group
  • Assistive Technology of Kansas


Earlybird registration ends Sept. 8, so don't delay! Prices go up after Sept 8. Earlybird registrants are also eligible for door prizes from our exhibitors!

Conference Registration:  
  Before 9/8/23  After 9/8/23
KSHA / Other state-SHA member/ KSHA Life Member $199 $219
Non-KSHA Member (SLP or Audiologist) $319 $339
KSHA Student Member / Paraprofessional $ 45 $ 55
Non-member Student $ 55 $ 65

*If you require an offline registration form, download and print HERE.

Continuing Education



KSHA is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity. The program is worth a maximum of 1.60 CEUs. Academy approval of this continuing education activity is based on course content only and does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedure, or adherence of the event to the Academy’s Code of Ethics. Any views that are presented are those of the presenter/CE Provider and not necessarily of the American Academy of Audiology.


This course is pending approval by the Kansas Board of Hearing Aid Examiners for hearing aid hours (see course descriptions to determine which courses count as regular hearing aid hours or ancillary hearing aid hours.)

KDADS Approved for a maximum of 16 continuing education clock hours for Kansas-licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.



WHOVA - Your Planning App
ALL participants will need acccess to Whova - available as a mobile app and a web platform for PC for our conference. The web link for our conference is HERE. Here, find the conference program, sign up for your sessions, find out which room each session is in, view announcements about the conference, exhibitor info, hotel maps, and more. You can access Whova from your computer, or download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play store for Android users.

Program

To save money (and trees), KSHA is not printing and mailing conference programs this year. You may view, download, and print (if you must) the conference program HERE. You can filter by day and by track (i.e. School/Pediatric SLP, Adult/Medical SLP, Pediatric AUD, or Adult AUD).

Exhibits & Sponsors
Exhibits will be open Thursday and Friday until noon. Please take time to visit the booths. 

Cancellation Policy

If received in writing at least one day before the program begins, KSHA will refund your registration after a $30.00 administrative fee. Cancellations not received by the date required will not be eligible for refund. No-shows will be billed.

Speaker Disclosures

In compliance with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Continuing Education Board requirements, the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association requires program planners and instructional personnel to disclose information regarding any relevant financial or non-financial relationships related to course content prior to and during course planning. This information is located HERE.

Conference Location
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
6100 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66211

Lodging

Phone: 913-234-2100

Book by SEPT 6 to secure the discounted room rate!

Provide the group name "KSHA Annual Meeting" to get the discounted room rate of $159. 

Online booking available HERE.


Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, September 28
7:30      Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open
8:30       Sessions Begin 
10:00     Break – Exhibits, Snacks
10:30     Sessions
12:00     Luncheon (Pre-registration required)
  • 1 hour of continuing ed. available
  • Colleague recognitions
  • Scholarships awarded
  • KSHA Annual Business Meeting
  • Speaker: Akilah Heggs - "ASHA on DEI: Exploring ASHA resources to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the Association, discipline, and professions"
1:30       Sessions
3:00       Break – Exhibits, Snacks
3:30       Sessions
5:00       Regular Sessions End
5:00       Audiology Research Session
6:30       Knowledge Quest Praxis Bowl (snacks & cash bar; ends at 8:00)
 
Friday, September 29
7:30       Continental Breakfast
8:30       Sessions Begin
10:00     Break - Exhibits, Snacks
10:15     Sessions
11:45     Lunch - 1.5 hr CEU available - "Health Literacy 101 for the Speech-Language-Hearing Professional" (Pre-Registration Required)
1:15       Sessions
2:15       Break
2:30      Sessions
3:30      Sessions End


2023 Conference Committee

Jamie Johnson Co-Chair & Adult/Medical SLP Program
Stacy Gray Co-Chair & Adult/Medical SLP Program
Karissa Marble-Flint Pediatric/School SLP Program
Doug Parham Pediatric/School SLP Program
Sam Bittel Audiology Program
Lindsey Heidrick Registration/Moderators
Meredith Harold Exhibits
Anne Millard-Harsche Food/Hospitality/Publicity


2023 Executive Board

JAMIE JOHNSON, MA, CCC-SLP
President

AMY DEJMAL, MA, CCC-SLP
Past President

AMY HOCKER, MS, CCC-SLP
President-Elect

JEANNE COPELAND, MS, CCC-SLP
VP for Professional Practices

STEPHANIE BECKER, PhD, CCC-SLP
VP for SLP

CYNTHIA RICHBURG, PhD, CCC-A
VP for Audiology

HANNAH ROBINSON, MA, CCC-SLP
VP for Communications

ALLISON CAPLINGER, MA, CCC-SLP
VP for Finance

RILEY CANTRELL
Student Representative


Legislative Liaisons

KRIS PEDERSEN
SLP Liaison

STACEY BALDWIN
Audiology Liaison