Support AG Bell Today
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Begins May 13 |
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Members |
$599 |
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Non-Members |
$699 |
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Family & Friends |
$399 |
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Students |
$249 |
ALL REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
How do I register?
The simplest way to register is online here . If you prefer to register by check or purchase order, you may download the PDF registration form and return it by mai l or email.
Mail to:
2026 Listening and Spoken Language Symposium Registration
CL 500055, P.O. Box
5007 Merrifield, VA 22116-5007
Email: [email protected]
What does it cost to attend the symposium?
The registration cost depends on when you register.
The full pricing table can be found above.
Does the registration fee cover both the live and virtual Symposium?
Yes! Your registration provides access to all in-person, live sessions. Your registration also includes access to the Virtual Symposium avialable July 27-September 30. Even if you plan to only attend virtually, the same registration fee applies. As an added bonus, anyone who registers for the Symposium will receive a complimentary registration to our Virtual Fall Forum on Genetics, October 15, 2026.
Are there any professional discounts available?
Yes! Organizations sending five or more professionals receive a 10% group discount.
Please contact [email protected] for a promotion code.
Are there any student discounts available?
Yes! Students may apply for a scholarship to attend the Symposium at no cost. The student scholarship application is open until January 31, 2026, and students may apply here.
Preference is given to students submitting a Poster + 5-Minute Podium presentation. Remaining eligible students will be selected by random draw.
Students who apply but do not receive a scholarship may attend for a reduced fee of $229 (early bird pricing) or $249 (regular pricing).
Students may be asked to submit official documentation verifying student status to [email protected].
Student registrants are not eligible to receive CEUs.
What forms of payment do you accept?
All payments must be made in U.S. dollars ($):
Credit Cards: VISA, American Express, MasterCard, Discover
Bank Transfer: Complete the “Payment by Bank Transfer” section of the Online Registration Form and email a copy of your bank transfer to [email protected] within three business days.
Please include the reference: “Registration – AG Bell Symposium 2026” and the participant’s name.
Participants are responsible for all bank fees.
Wire transfers:
Wire transfers should be made in U.S. Dollars ($)
Wire to:
TD Bank, N.A.
2000 K St., NW Washington, D.C. 20007
SWIFT Code: NRTHUS33XXX
Credit to:
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Account Number: 4312816080
What if I have to cancel my registration? Is there a cancellation fee?
Cancellations received on or before May 1, 2026, will be refunded minus a 25% administrative fee.
No refunds will be issued after May 1, 2026.
Please send cancellation requests to [email protected] .
What types of CEUs can professionals earn?
In part, the AG Bell Global LSL Symposium is provided to assist professionals in their continuing education. Professionals can choose from 3 different types of CEUs:
AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language
AG Bell is approved by the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language to offer up to 15 CEUs for the in-person Symposium and 35.5 CEUs for the virtual Symposium. These units are applicable for LSLS® (Listening and Spoken Language Specialist) re-certification and may also be used by professionals seeking LSLS certification.
American Academy of Audiology (AAA)
AG Bell is approved by the American Academy of Audiology to offer Academy CEUs for this activity.
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.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
AG Bell is pre-approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to offer continuing education for this event.
ASHA CE Provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. The views expressed in the sessions are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect the positions of ASHA.
What requirements are there to earn CEUs?
In order to be awarded continuing education units or hours connected to the Symposium, a registered professional participant must follow this process:
Is there a deadline for submitting Session Assessment forms?
Each Session Assessment form must be completed no later than June 12, 2026, for the live symposium sessions. Each Session Assessment form must be completed no later than September 30, 2026, for the virtual symposium sessions. It is best to complete each form prior to the end of each session while learning has just occurred.
Do I have to fill out every question to earn CEUs?
Yes. You must answer every question, but do not need to be detailed or even use full sentences.
Can students earn CEUs?
No. Student attendees will not earn CEUs. To earn CEUs, you must register as a professional (member or non-member).
Is there anything else I need to know about earning CEUs?
Here is other important information about CEUs:
What language will the Symposium be in?
The official language is English. AG Bell will provide real-time captioning in English for all sessions during the in-person Symposium June 4-6, 2026.
Live captioning in additional languages will be provided via your personal electronic device. All on-demand sessions will have captioning in multiple languages.
Requests for any additional accommodations must be made in writing to [email protected] by May 4, 2026.
Will all sessions be captioned?
Yes! Real-time captioning will be provided for all live sessions, with multilingual captions available during on-demand access.
What is the On-Demand Symposium?
The On-Demand Symposium gives registered attendees access to recorded sessions from the in-person AG Bell Global LSL Virtual Symposium to watch at their convenience. On-Demand sessions will be available from July 27-September 30, 2026.
How Do I Register for the On-Demand Symposium?
The simplest way to register is online here . If you prefer to register by check or purchase order, you may download the PDF registration form and return it by mail or email.
Mail to:
2026 Listening and Spoken Language Symposium Registration
CL 500055, P.O. Box
5007 Merrifield, VA 22116-5007
Email: [email protected]
How Do I Access On-Demand Sessions?
All On-Demand content will be hosted on the Absorb Learning Management System (LMS), where you can log in and view sessions anytime between July 27-September 30. An email with your log-in details will be sent out to you prior to July 27.
Can I Earn CEUs by Watching Sessions On Demand?
Yes! Attendees registered as professional members or non-members can request CEUs for eligible sessions. See the CEU section for more details.
What Sessions are Available for On-Demand Viewing?
Most sessions will be available for On-Demand viewing. Please review this schedule for a complete list of available sessions.
