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SUMMARY:AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Virtual Symposium - On Demand
DESCRIPTION:AG Bell is pleased to offer its 2026 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium virtually\, on demand. We are excited to welcome people from all over the world to learn about best practices in Listening and Spoken Language development. \nThe On-Demand Symposium provides registered attendees with access to recorded sessions from the in-person AG Bell Global LSL Virtual Symposium\, available to watch at their convenience. On-Demand sessions will be available from July 27-September 30\, 2026. \nCEUs will be offered! If you attended the live Symposium\, you do not need to register again. You will have access to all recorded sessions when the virtual Symposium opens on July 27. \nTo learn more\, visit agbell.org/2026-symposium.
URL:https://agbell.org/event/ag-bell-global-listening-and-spoken-language-virtual-symposium-on-demand/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professionals,Symposium 2026,Symposium Keynotes & Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing":MAILTO:2024symposium@agbell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk About Late-Identified Hearing Loss in Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk About Late-Identified Hearing Loss in Childhood\nJoin us for a special Back-to-School Parent Chat on August 20! \nNot all childhood hearing loss is present at birth. In her recent advocacy project and published book\, Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope After Late-Identified Hearing Loss\, parent advocate and author Valerie James Abbott beautifully narrates sixteen true stories of families with children whose hearing loss was identified after newborn screening when safeguards failed\, risk factors were missed\, and parent concerns were dismissed. Drawing from her own daughter’s late diagnosis\, Valerie’s motivation has been focused in recent years on helping reduce developmental delays and negative academic outcomes for tomorrow’s children\, and meeting the emotional needs of their families through various collaborations and projects. \nIn this Parent Chat\, Valerie will share her family’s story and her path to advocacy\, and lead a conversation on navigating the uncomfortable and unknown during the journey\, finding support that works\, and speaking up confidently and successfully with medical professionals. \nBy exploring the insights shared in this parent advocate forum\, caregivers will gain the tools to: \n\nRecognize Subtle Behavioral Milestones: Look beyond newborn screening results to identify red flags\, such as a toddler relying on lip-reading\, missing language milestones (like colors or numbers)\, or exhibiting unexplained social-emotional changes.\nHold Space for Yourself and Others: A late diagnosis of hearing loss can occur for many reasons. Understand the natural feelings of guilt\, panic\, worry\, or anger that may accompany a late diagnosis. Replace isolation with the reassurance that caregivers are not alone and can lean on a massive\, supportive community.\nAdvocate Proactively Across Professional Systems: Gain confidence in small steps\, speaking up when concerns are dismissed by medical professionals\, demanding thorough pediatric audiological evaluations rather than accepting assumptions.\n\n\nParent Chats are designed and intended for parents/family members; we kindly ask that only parents/family members attend. \nFeatured Guest Speaker\nValerie James Abbott is a parent advocate\, author\, and awareness ambassador for early childhood hearing loss. In addition to founding the national Late Onset Hearing Loss Awareness Campaign with Justin Osmond\, CEO/Founder of the Olive Osmond Hearing Fund\, she is also co-founder of the ListenUp! Preschool Hearing Health Outreach Initiative\, Virginia’s largest\, free early childhood hearing screening program offered by the Lions Clubs of Virginia.
URL:https://agbell.org/event/lets-talk-about-late-identified-hearing-loss-in-childhood/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing":MAILTO:2024symposium@agbell.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
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SUMMARY:AG Bell Connect: Virtual Global Symposium & Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:Dates: June 22-24\, 2027\nLocation: Virtual \nWe are excited to welcome you to something new! \nAG Bell Connect: Virtual Global Symposium & Community Forum will be a global learning experience that brings together parents and families\, professionals\, and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing to learn\, connect\, share experiences\, and inspire one another. \nAG Bell Connect reflects AG Bell’s belief that the strongest outcomes happen when diverse perspectives come together. AG Bell Connect will create an online\, shared learning community where research\, professional expertise\, lived experience\, and family perspectives intersect to create meaningful learning and lasting impact. It combines the best of AG Bell Symposiums with the community engagement of past AG Bell Conventions. \nAG Bell Connect will begin with a day of interactive workshops on June 22\, followed by two days of presentations\, keynote sessions\, panel discussions\, and conversations across three program streams: \n\nParents & Families: Growing Confidence. Building Connection.\nLived Experience: Sharing Stories. Shaping Possibilities.\nProfessionals: Growing Knowledge. Strengthening Practice.\n\nDesigned for virtual participation\, AG Bell Connect will provide opportunities for engagement through interactive sessions\, discussion\, and networking. \nCall for Proposals Now Open September 21 – October 16\, 2026\nThe AG Bell Connect Committee welcomes your proposal. \nWe need your participation\, experiences\, and insights! \nYou are invited to submit a workshop or presentation that will inform\, engage\, and inspire participants. \nWorkshops should be practical and hands-on\, providing opportunities for participants to actively engage with ideas\, develop skills\, and apply new learning. Workshops should equip participants with actionable strategies\, practical tools\, and useful resources that they can take directly into their practice or personal lives. \nPresentations should be evidence- and/or experience-based\, sharing relevant knowledge and perspectives. Presentations should encourage participant engagement and provide practical take-away strategies\, resources\, or ideas that participants can apply in their own professional or personal context. \nWe invite submissions for all three program streams and encourage workshops and presentations that connect knowledge with real-world application. Your voice can help strengthen our collective understanding and improve outcomes for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. \nPriority will be given to proposals that: \n\nDemonstrate collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking\nConnect research\, practice\, and lived experience\nProvide practical\, actionable takeaways\nEncourage participant interaction and engagement\nRepresent diverse perspectives\, backgrounds\, and experiences\n\nAG Bell Connect is more than a professional development event. It is an opportunity to build connections\, exchange ideas\, and strengthen a global community committed to helping individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing listen\, speak\, and thrive. We look forward to learning from your experiences and welcoming you to our program. \nPlease review the submission requirements and instructions carefully before submitting your proposal(s). We look forward to receiving your ideas and working together to create an engaging\, inclusive\, and impactful AG Bell Connect experience. \nApply Today
URL:https://agbell.org/event/ag-bell-connect-virtual-global-symposium-community-forum/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Families,Open to all,Professionals,Students,YLN
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SUMMARY:Young Leaders Network Game Night: Deaf Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an evening full of family feud-style questions centered around deaf awareness and resources/tips! \nJoin us on September 24th from 8-9 pm EST for a fun and exciting game night celebrating Deaf Awareness Month! We’ll have a fun time answering deaf/HOH questions\, Family Feud-style\, and connecting with others in the community. You’ll get to meet other young adults who are deaf and hard of hearing – an event that you don’t want to miss! Please feel free to reach out to youngadults@agbell.org with any questions or concerns. We hope to see you on September 24th!
URL:https://agbell.org/event/young-leaders-network-game-night-deaf-awareness-month/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to all,YLN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T150000
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SUMMARY:LEAP - Learning Experience & Adventure Program
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our September 26th LEAP session. \nA virtual skill & friendship-building experience for Middle School students who are deaf and hard of hearing. \n\nDesigned just for middle schoolers\nMeet new friends with hearing loss\nVirtual games and skills – all online!\n\nMany teens who are deaf or hard of hearing and use Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) do not know another peer who also uses LSL. That’s exactly why LEAP was created. The Learning Experience and Adventure Program (LEAP) allows 6th-8th graders to connect with and learn from other teens who share their lived experiences. Plus\, LEAP is led and facilitated by adults who have grown up using LSL. How cool is that?
URL:https://agbell.org/event/leap-learning-experience-adventure-program-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for College: Helping Your Teen with Hearing Loss Transition Successfully
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for College: Helping Your Teen with Hearing Loss Transition Successfully\nJoin us on October 8 from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET! \nThe transition from high school to college is an exciting milestone that brings new opportunities and increased independence for students with hearing loss. This parent chat will explore the key differences between high school and college support systems\, including how accommodations are requested and provided. Families will learn about the disability services and accessibility resources commonly available at colleges\, such as captioning\, interpreting\, assistive technology\, and academic coaching. The session will also discuss important skills students should develop during high school\, including self-advocacy\, communication\, time management\, and understanding their accommodation needs. Parents will leave with practical strategies to support their teen’s successful transition while encouraging confidence and independence. \nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this Parent Chat\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the differences between high school and college disability support services for students with hearing loss.\nDescribe common accommodations and accessibility resources available through college disability services offices.\nRecognize the self-advocacy\, organizational\, and communication skills students should develop before graduating from high school.\nDevelop a plan to support their child’s transition to college while fostering increasing independence and self-determination.\n\n* \nParent Chats are designed and intended for parents/family members; we kindly ask that only parents/family members attend. \nFeatured Guest Speaker\n \nAlexandria Mestres holds degrees in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Elementary Education as well as a master’s degree in Applied Learning Sciences. Alex has worked as an administrator\, professional development trainer\, and consultant in the fields of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education and Early Childhood. She is currently working for the University of Miami Children’s Hearing Program as the educational specialist. She leads a team of 3 D/HH Specialist who work across multiple counties in the state of Florida as a Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist for Charter Schools and 2 rural districts.
URL:https://agbell.org/event/preparing-for-college-helping-your-teen-with-hearing-loss-transition-successfully/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T143000
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SUMMARY:Gene Therapy for Pediatric Hearing Loss
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us for the 2026 AG Bell Fall Forum: Gene Therapy for Pediatric Hearing Loss on October 15\, where leading experts will explore the latest evidence\, early patient outcomes\, and the opportunities and challenges shaping this rapidly evolving field. \nWhen: October 15\, 2026\, from 2:30 – 6:00 p.m. ET \nWhere: Virtually\, from wherever you are. \nCost: Free for students and attendees to the 2026 Global LSL Symposium; $99 for members; $199 for non-members \n2026 Fall Forum Keynote Speaker\nEliot Shearer\, M.D.\, Ph.D. \nDr. Eliot Shearer is a pediatric otolaryngologist and cochlear implant/gene therapy surgeon at Boston Children’s Hospital. He leads the Translational Hearing Genomics Lab and serves as site principal investigator for three hearing loss clinical trials. \nDr. Shearer will speak on the intersection of gene therapy and pediatric hearing loss. Gene therapy for hearing loss has moved from scientific promise to clinical reality\, and the pace of progress is accelerating. With the first FDA-approved gene therapy for hearing loss now available and multiple clinical trials underway\, clinicians\, researchers\, and families are beginning to see how these innovations may transform the future of care. \nFall Forum Overview\nDuring this interactive forum\, participants will: \n\nReview early efficacy and safety findings from current pediatric gene therapy trials\nLearn about surgical delivery approaches and how they compare with established interventions such as cochlear implantation\nDiscuss candidacy\, timing\, and the role of genetic testing in identifying and counselling families\nWork through real-world case studies in small group discussions\nEngage directly with an expert panel on key questions facing the field today\n\n. \nTogether\, we will explore important topics including: \n\nHow durable are treatment effects over time?\nWhich genetic causes of hearing loss are best suited to current therapies?\nHow should gene therapy be sequenced or combined with cochlear implants and other interventions?\nWhat systems and infrastructure are needed to support broader access as additional therapies move toward approval?\n\n. \nThe Fall Forum is designed for clinicians\, researchers\, and families seeking a practical\, evidence-based understanding of where gene therapy stands today and where the field is headed over the next several years. Plus\, CEUs will be available for professionals who need them.
URL:https://agbell.org/event/gene-therapy-for-pediatric-hearing-loss/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open to all
ORGANIZER;CN="AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing":MAILTO:2024symposium@agbell.org
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