THE SWAN AND DOLPHIN RESORTORLANDO, FLJUNE 27 , 2014

Welcome to the AG Bell Convention

Convention Overview

Education ProgramChildren’s ProgramNetworking and Socializing Research SymposiumThe AG Bell appExhibit Hall and Knowledge CenterRegistration Desk and CEU Desk

Education Program

No additional fee or registration is required48 concurrent sessions, 90 minutes in lengthSix learning tracks during most time slotsUp to 24 instructional hours/CEUs are

availablePoster SessionTips on selecting sessionsParticipate. Learn. Ask questions.

Opening General Session

WelcomeAG Bell awardsPresident’s addressKeynote presentation

from Rosalind Wiseman

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. (Swan Ballroom)

Continuing Education Units

Forms and information in the program bookQuestions? Visit the CEU desk near

registrationAll sessions are approved by the AG Bell

Academy, AAA and ASHACertificates of Learning also availableAll completed forms must be submitted by

6:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29

Which Sessions Should I Attend?

Panel sessions with families, teens or adults with hearing loss are a great opportunity to hear from others who “have been in your shoes.”

Sessions to help children develop language, listening and reading skills are appropriate for anyone

Adults with hearing loss report great value in sessions about communication technologies; advocacy strategies; how to impact their communities; and effective communication.

The Learning Labs sessions are presented by our manufacturing and program partners to describe their products in services in more depth than within the Exhibit Hall.

Children’s Program

Check in/Check out ON TIMEOnly registered parents/guardians may pick-

upParents are not encouraged to “drop by” Please - No random pick-ups

(you may arrange for alternate pick-up times when you check in that a.m.)

Don’t forget to take them back!!!

Networking and Socializing

Membership/Knowledge Center in the exhibit hall

Opening reception Dena Goldstein MixerSocial eventsHospitality RoomMealsHallway conversations-They have buttons!PoolsideExploring Orlando

More Socializing

Look for people wearing buttons that identify who they are and their willingness to answer questions (for example: “I’m a Parent”) Get your own buttons at registration so you can make it known that you want to Meet, Greet and Share!

Visit the Hospitality Room across from the registration desk – make arrangements to meet new and old friends or colleagues in a quiet setting.

Organize your own meet-up on #AGBell2014 Don’t miss the Opening Reception when the Exhibit Hall

opens on Friday evening, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – all registrants and your children are welcome!*

* Other scheduled social events require a ticket or RSVP. See your program book or app for descriptions.

Social Events

Bring the Kids (family friendly) Not for the kids

Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall (Friday night)

Happy Hour (Saturday evening)

Breakfast With Friends (Sunday morning)

Dena Goldstein Mixer (Friday afternoon - for teens and adults)

LOFT Reunion Lunch (Saturday afternoon)

Club Volta (Saturday night)

QR codes! Apps! Tweeting!

Download the AG Bell event app! Push notifications to keep you informed Session information, schedules, maps, news,

resourcesSession handouts-available online and via the

appPush notifications through the app will keep

you up-to-date with convention happenings.Follow us on Twitter #AGBell2014 Please complete your session evaluations via

the app.

Meals

Coffee is served Sat. and Sun. mornings.Lunch on your own –various hotel

restaurants.

Research Symposium

Sunday morning, 8 – 11:30Cutting edge research by leaders in the field of

auditory brain development, including topics related to music appreciation and language development for individuals who use hearing aids and/or cochlear implants.

Designed for the “non-scientist”Unique opportunity to hear world-renowned

researchersModified number of learning tracks offered as

alternatives

Exhibit Hall

Over 70 Exhibitors from technology, educational centers, learning materials, etc.

AG Bell membership center LSL Knowledge CenterPoster SessionRaffle

Scheduling your day(please turn to the grid in the center of your program book)

Write yourself notes on the grid, or make your own schedule in the app

Pace yourself – work in teams if possible.Ask for help from AG Bell staff

and Convention Patrons.Always wear your badge

(don’t lose precious time replacing it at the registration desk!)

Remember – you can’t do it all!

Some closing items

You must wear your badge to gain admittance to ANY convention event.

AG Bell staff members are here to help – please ask us!

Don’t forget to complete your session evaluations through the app.

Please – no filming or photography in any sessions.Save the Date: 2016 Convention in Denver, CO.

(June 30 – July 3)

HAVE FUN!