9th Annual CARE Project NC Parent Professional Collaborative
About this Event
Parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing will come together with the Professionals who provide services for them to focus on a topic of great importance: Changing the Culture of Communication. Parents will gain resources to help them better navigate the journey and systems of services. Professionals will gain a deeper sensitivity of the emotional journey for a diverse population and how to change their own culture of communicating information to families.
Deadline to request accommodations: December 18, 2026
Certificates of Completion will be provided to all attendees who request one via email. ASHA CEU Appoval Pending- 11 hours
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
9th Annual NC CARE Project Parent Professional Collaborative
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Friday 1/15 Registration Opens
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction Space with Exhibitors
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome/Introductions
Host: Dr. Johnnie Sexton, Au.D.
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote- Margaret Stargell
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
NC Service Update Panel EHDI, Beginnings, NCDSDHH and Early Intervention
Host: Tony Davis, Jason Guetgemann, Diane Doak
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom/Prefunction Space
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
Parent Rights/Disability Rights in NC
Host: Host to be announced
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Changing the Culture of Communication
Host: Dr. Johnnie Sexton
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Break with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Topic to be Announced
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:45 PM
Personal Story/Journey
Host: Jeff Campagna
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
Reception with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 07:30 AM
Saturday 1/16 Breakfast Buffet Opens
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Listening Fatigue- Roundtable Breakfast
Host: Julia Drouin
Info: Lumina Ballroom & Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Community Conversations NC DSDHH Project Outcomes
Host: Tony Davis
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Accessible Audiology Care
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A Personal Journey
Host: Meredith Kaplan
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 12:00 PM
Adjourn
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 151.23
