ArSHA Members!
2012 Child of the Year Contest
ArSHA is once again looking for a Child of the Year to represent those with speech, language and/or hearing disorders within our state. The role of the Arizona Child of the Year is to heighten Arizona's awareness of communication disorders and the work that is being done to improve the lives of those who live with these challenges. Please consider submitting a nomination for that special child whose remarkable speech/language/hearing journey has been an inspiration to all.
The Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, 2012 at the Desert Willow Conference Center in Phoenix, Arizona. At that time, the Child of the Year recipient will be announced.
Guidelines for selection of the 2012 Child of the Year are listed below. The entry form can be found on the ArSHA website by clicking on the Convention link. Please consider the children you know and submit a nomination for this award. Your input is very important to ArSHA's efforts to promote public awareness.
Guidelines:
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Child must be sponsored by ArSHA member(s).
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Child must be between 3 and 18 years of age.
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Child must have a speech, language and/or hearing impairment and have received treatment for such impairment.
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Child must be agreeable to public appearances and to having his/her photo taken.
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Parent or guardian must agree to accompany the child to public appearances.
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All entries become the property of the Child of the Year Committee, and all decisions of the Committee are final.
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ArSHA cannot guarantee that any specific prizes will be awarded to the Child of the Year or his/her family.
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Nominations should be received no later than March 20, 2012.
Click here to download the official entry form.
All nominations must be sent to:
Email:
public.relations@arsha.org (preferred)or
ArSHA 2012 Arizona Child of the Year
C/O Lori Taniguchi
P.O. Box 12334
Tempe, AZ 85284
It is that time of year to begin the nomination process for ArSHA Honors and Awards to be presented at the 2012 ArSHA Convention on April 20-21, 2012. We have so many outstanding audiologists and speech-language pathologists in the state that make significant contributions to our profession through their work and support of the Arizona Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. Please take time to look the awards over and think of your co-workers who most qualify.
- HONORS OF THE ASSOCIATION: The highest honor given by ArSHA to a current, active ArSHA member, in recognition of Meritorious service to ArSHA and the profession.
- MARILYN QUINTANA MOLINE MENTORSHIP AWARD: This award recognizes a current, active ArSHA member, who best exemplifies the qualities of a mentor.
- AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: Awarded to those who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to the profession of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, but who are not members or part of the profession.
PLEASE CONSIDER NOMINATING SOMEONE TODAY!!
The Convention plans are shaping up! Events include Poster Sessions, Exhibitors, the Praxis Bowl, and the Silent Auction (don’t forget your checkbook!)
Take a peek at some of the topics and presenters:
- IHD and Growing in Beauty; Team-Based Early Intervention on the Navajo Nation
- Laura Tompkins - Communication and Sensory Integration: A Collaborative Approach
- Cynthia Fangman-Farrell and Sara Fleishman - How to Build a Toolkit For Evaluating and Managing Auditory Processing Disorders
- Dr. Linda Norrix, Dr. Nicole Marrone and Cass Faux - \What Just APPened!?\:iPad and Android Apps for AAC
- Mary Keeney and Janis Doneski-Nicol - Vestibular Research in Aerospace Medicine
- Dr. Michael Cevette - Ethics in our Professions
- ASHA presenter - AAC for Students with Visual and Multiple Disabilities: How to Plan and Implement a Successful AAC System
- Deanna Wagner and Faye Gonzalez - Advocacy for Our Professions
- Dr. Barbara Moore from ASHA - One Dysarthria, Two Communication Disorders: Rhythm Deficits in Bilingual Patients
-Dr. Julie Liss - Health Care Issues in our Professions
-ASHA Presenter - Are we improving the ALS patient’s quality of life?
- Cass Faux and Keegan Gallagher - Multidisciplinary Dysphagia Management in the Long-Term Care Setting
- Pat Leahy - Profiles of Language Performance in Bilinguals: Implications for Assessment and Intervention
- Dr. Elizabeth Peña - It Takes a Team to Treat a TBI
- Rebecca Brinkerhoff and Jillian Golder.
Click here to download the early registration form.Early Bird Registration 2 Days:
$225 Association Member
$350 Non-Member
3 or more ArSHA members, same agency $200 each
$100 Student Member
$100 Parent (cannot be licensed as SLP/Aud)
Early Bird Registration
1 Day:
$175 Association Member
$225 Non-Member
3 or more ArSHA members, same agency $160 each
$50 Student Member
$50 Parent (cannot be licensed as SLP/Aud)
Audiology Registration 1 Day:
$95 Audiology 1 Day Friday Only
After March 30, 2012
$50 2 Day Late Fee
$25 1 Day Late Fee
Out of town attendees?? 
The 52nd annual Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ArSHA) convention will be held at the Desert Willow Conference Center 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd. Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Homewood Suites by Hilton- Phoenix Airport South is the closest hotel to the Desert Willow Conference Center and is within walking distance to this convention site. Free shuttle to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Homewood Suites is available at selected times. Need a ride to Desert Willow? The Homewood Suite shuttle will transport you.
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• 24-hour Business Center
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• 24-hour Executive Fitness Center
• Shuttle Service within a 5 mile radius of hotel including Desert Willow Conference Center, Tempe, and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
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This information is provided by Homewood Suites Hilton. ArSHA is not responsible for its content.
Thank you to all the Exhibitors who have already registered for ArSHA’s 52nd Annual Convention!
NOT REGISTERED AS AN EXHIBITOR YET? IT’S NOT TOO LATE…
We still have a limited number of tables available (Click to download a map: Main Hallway, Dining Room)!!!
YOU NEED TO FAX YOUR EXHIBITOR CONTRACT AND APPLICATION TODAY WITH CREDIT CARD PAYMENT. IF PAYING BY CHECK, FAX YOUR EXHIBITOR CONTRACT TODAY AND MAIL CHECK POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2012 (Click to download: Exhibitor Contract and Application)!!!
Dear Exhibitors,
Please
find below the ArSHA 2012 Exhibitor Packet containing detailed
information about the ArSHA 52nd Annual Convention: “Promoting
Partnership in Practice” on April 20th and April 21st the Desert Willows
Conference Center, Phoenix AZ. On behalf of ArSHA, I
would like to invite you to register as soon as possible. Space is
limited. Exhibitor registration deadline is March 1, 2012. Advertising
and sponsorship deadline is March 1, 2012.
Exhibitor Prospectus, Exhibitor Contract and Application, and Exhibitor Registration:
1. Please Review the Exhibitor Prospectus carefully as it contains important information about the Convention.
(Click to download: Exhibitor Prospectus)
2. Refer to the Desert Willow Exhibitor Map to select your space from the available
tables. You must select your top four (4) choices. (Click to
download a map: Main Hallway, Dining Room)
3. Complete the Exhibitor Contract and Application. (Click to download: Exhibitor Contract and Application)
Please be sure to indicate:
a. Number of Tables ($550 for 6’ table/2days- includes tablecloth, 2
chairs, food and beverages 2 days; limit 2 persons per table for 2 day)
b. Electrical Needs ($30.00 per day)
c. Internet Needs ($50.00 per day)
4. Complete one Exhibitor Registration for each exhibitor (limit two per table). (Click to download Exhibitor Registration)
5. Fax completed Exhibitor Contract and Application, and Exhibitor Registration forms to (815) 550-2337. PLEASE DO NOT FAX THEM TO THE DESERT WILLOW CONFERENCE CENTER.
6. Please mail payment by March 1,2012 to:
ArSHA 2012 Convention
Attn: ArSHA Exhibitor
P.O. Box 12334,
Tempe, Arizona 85284
Advertising – Sponsorship Opportunities:
1. Please
review the Advertising Sponsorship form as it contains important
information about the advertising, sponsorship, and silent auction
opportunities that can help you showcase your organization. (Click to
download: Advertising Sponsorship Form)
2. If you have questions or would like to advertise, sponsor and/or provide silent auction items, please call (602) 354-8062.
3. Please return completed Advertising Sponsorship form with payment by March 1, 2012 to:
ArSHA 2012 Convention
Attn: Valorie Andrews, Registration Chair
57 E. Camino Rancho Felice
Sahuarita, Arizona 85629-8955
Accommodations: Click here to download hotel/accommodation information.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you in advance for your support of ArSHA’s 52nd Annual Convention!
Cystal Brooks
ArSHA Exhibits Coordinator
P.O. Box 12334
Tempe, Arizona 85284
Phone: (602) 354-8062
Fax: (815) 550-2337
Email: exhibits@arsha.org
