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WHO: The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), the
national professional credentialing association for more than 115,000
audiologists and speech-language pathologists – the professionals who
assess and treat speech, language, hearing, and related disorders.
WHAT: 2004 ASHA Convention “United in Science and Service”
WHEN: November 18 - November 20, 2004
WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS:
The 2004 ASHA Convention, the most comprehensive professional development
conference for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech,
language and hearing scientists, will feature more than 1,500 educational
sessions highlighting the latest developments in research and clinical
practices for professionals who provide services in schools, hospitals,
health care centers, rehab clinics, and other practice settings.
Nearly 300 exhibitors, including hearing aid manufacturers and other
companies in the speech and hearing industries, will be showcasing
innovative products and services in the Convention Center’s exhibit hall.
Also scheduled are technology presentations on products, such as computer
software programs as well as alternative and augmentative communication
and assistive listening devices.
Jane Seymour, award-winning television and movie actress, will receive the
Annie Glenn Award during ASHA’s annual awards ceremony on Friday, November
19, in Exhibit Hall C of the convention center. A dedicated activist for
children’s welfare around the world, Seymour will be presented with the
award by Senator and Mrs. John Glenn.
The press room will be located in Room 304 of the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. Members of the media who wish to register for the convention or
would like more information regarding specific sessions may contact Mona
Thomas at 301/897-0156 or
mthomas@asha.org.
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing
association for more than 114,000 audiologists, speech-language
pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists
specialize in preventing and assessing hearing disorders as well as
providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language
pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems
including swallowing disorders.
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