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Co-Chairs' Welcome
Welcome to the 2019 ASHA Convention! We are so happy
you decided to "Imagine More" with us! Be prepared-we
have planned 3 full days of imaginative programming and
networking. This year, we also celebrate 50 years of the Office
of Multicultural Affairs-and the diversity that exists within
our professions. Our hope is that when the 2019 Convention
concludes, you, too, can imagine wonderful possibilities for the
professions, your patients/clients, and yourself.
First and foremost, we thank ASHA President Shari Robertson
for her unwavering support. Our heartfelt gratitude is given to
this year's 45 topic chairs and their respective committees,
plus our two local hosts. Since last fall, they have "imagined
more"-and in doing so have created more than 1,676 hours
of innovative and informative professional education
programming. This year, we accepted more than 2,900
sessions. Even more exciting, we have more than 1,000 people
who are presenting at the ASHA Convention for the first time!
We developed our special Co-Chairs' "Imagination" series of
sessions (use the mobile app to find more information about
sessions 1052, 1145, 1745, and 1842) focusing on mindfulness to
better equip you to take care of your patients/clients, students,
and yourselves.
And, speaking of taking care, you'll want to check out these
inspiring activities, as well:

* The Imaginarium, located in the Exhibit Hall (CC, Hall B4),

is designed to spark your imagination in various ways. Stop
by to try out some activities, and see what you imagine for
yourself, your job, or the future of the professions. Please
share your thoughts-we want to know! The Imaginarium
also has some fun features that will make it a prime location
for that iconic ASHA Convention photo.

Here are some other highlights
you won't want to miss:
Thursday, November 21, 8:30AM - 10:00AM,
Opening General Session
Our keynote speaker, Steve Pemberton, author of A Chance in
the World, is the personification of our theme, "Imagine More."
He is certain to inspire everyone and will set the tone for our
time in Orlando.

Friday, November 22, 6:30PM - 8:00PM,
Awards Ceremony
Join us as we honor ASHA members who have "Imagined More"
over the span of their notable careers. This year's Annie Glenn
Award goes to Taro Alexander, founder of SAY: The Stuttering
Association for the Young, who imagined a supportive space
where young people who stutter could thrive.

Saturday, November 23, 7:00PM - 10:30PM,
Closing Party
Everyone knows that the best way to express imagination is
through play! Come celebrate the end of the ASHA Convention
at Universal Studios Florida, where we'll eat, drink, and have
fun at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Diagon Alley™,
Springfield, U.S.A.™ (featuring The Simpsons Ride™), and World
Expo (featuring MEN IN BLACK™ Alien Attack™).
We are so excited you are here at the ASHA Convention-we
encourage you to ignite your imagination during your time in
Orlando. We hope you are inspired to imagine a brighter future
for audiology and speech-language pathology.

* Teams from Canine Companions (CC, Hall C Lobby) will

be onsite to answer questions about how they train their
service dogs, how we can best work with individuals who
have service dogs, or how to apply for a service dog for your
facility. Plus, when off-duty, the dogs are available to meet
attendees who may be missing their own pets at home!

* The ASHA Convention can feel like a jungle. The Mild

Kingdom lounge (CC, 224E) is designed for introverts or
anyone who needs to grab a peaceful moment away from
all the ASHA Convention energy. This softly lit quiet space
is available so you can unplug and recharge between
sessions-think of it like the quiet car on the ASHA
Convention Express.

Laurie Sterling, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Texas Children's Hospital
Co-Chair for Speech-Language Pathology

Jessica Sullivan, PhD
Hampton University
Co-Chair for Audiology

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IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! IMAGINE MORE!
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