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Planning on attending the conference? Here is some information that will help with your planning…
July 7-11, 2010 ~ Cleveland...Here we come!
There will be numerous things to look forward to, such as inspiring interactive workshops, motivational speakers, and countless opportunities to network with fellow stutterers and speech language pathologists. Not to mention auction, and closing banquet where after dinner you get to show your moves on the dance floor!
A surefire way to know the conference is upon us is to reflect on those great late nights at the hotel bar…laughing, chatting, and enjoying good company.
We look forward to seeing you there ~
CONFERENCE ACTIVITES:
Wednesday- Continuing Education Seminar (0.4 CEU’s offered) Wednesday 1:00pm – 5:00pm “Topic will be: Real Life Fluency Tips from Real Life Clinicians. Presenters are Craig Coleman, Charlie Osborne, and Nina Reeves.
Wednesday– Ultimate Rock and Roll
Just like the music it pays homage to, inside and out, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exudes coolness. From the adventurously wide-open architecture and compellingly eye-popping displays to the sing-along soundtrack of continuously streaming rock and roll hits, this is one museum experience that really gets your heart pumping. Once done with the tour of the RRHOF head over to the Hard Rock Café and dine with your fellow NSA’er. Price includes transportation, admission to RRHOF and dinner at the Hard Rock Café - Adult ($42) Seniors ($38) Kids 9-18 ($34)
Friday
Bowling at The Corner Alley: Featuring 16 lanes of bowling, two sleek bars and the stylish 4th Street Bar & Grill restaurant, The Corner Alley is the only place in Cleveland where can you bowl and sip martinis while enjoying time out with friends or dine on classic comfort foods in a fun, upscale atmosphere. Price ($22) per person includes shoe rental, 2 hours of bowling and $5 meal voucher to Corner Alley.
Tall Ships®: returns to Cleveland for a sailing spectacle of historic proportions as they once again grace the shores of Lake Erie. This 4-day festival includes events for the entire family and features ship boardings, a wide variety of exhibits and displays, sail aways and much much more! These spectacular vessels represent maritime history from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, Great Lakes trading schooners, Baltimore Clippers and more. Price includes transportation and ticket ~ Adults ($17) Kids 6-14 ($13) Kids under 6 are free.
Lolly the Trolley: More than 20 miles of facts and fun are covered in the tour route. The comprehensive two hour narrated tour of Cleveland features the North Coast Harbor (home to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum), Downtown (mix of classic and modern architecture), The Warehouse District (loft apartments, fine restaurants, clubs & galleries in Cleveland's original downtown), The Flats (where the Cuyahoga River meets Lake Erie), Ohio City (restored Victorian homes, restaurants & West Side Market), the Gateway Sports Complex (site of both Indians Baseball & Cavs Basketball as well as vibrant E. 4th Street ), Playhouse Square (largest theater restoration project in the world), stories of Millionaire's Row, the Cleveland Play House, the massive Cleveland Clinic, and the totally unique Cleveland Cultural Gardens before our ride back along the Lake Erie Shoreline. Price of each ticket is $22 Adults ~ $14 Kids under 15
Grab a group of friends:(sign up sheet located at registration table) The Renaissance is located in downtown Cleveland and connected to the Tower City Center where you will find exclusive boutiques, six full-service restaurants (Hard Rock Café, Morton’s Steakhouse, Tower 230 Bar & Grill, etc.) movie theater, more than 75 specialty stores and a food court featuring Subway, Dunkin Donuts, KFC, McDonalds, etc. If you are in the mood for the bar scene Tower 230 is the local hot spot. Or you could head back to the hotel and mingle with your NSA friends. This is the perfect choice for anyone who doesn’t want a guided tour and it’s a great way to enjoy the local sights and sounds. FREE!
Other options for Friday evening:
House of Blues, within walking distance of hotel, check website to see who will be performing
Head down to Little Italy and check out some amazing food and shops, taxi ride
Great Lakes Brewing Company, free tours Fridays from 5:00pm— 9:00, cab it or take the train
West Side Market—2 miles from hotel, bus or cab
There will also be numerous things to look forward to at the conference itself, such as inspiring interactive workshops, motivational speakers, and countless opportunities to network with fellow stutterers and speech language pathologists. Not to mention Karaoke, auction, and closing banquet where after dinner you get to show your moves on the dance floor!
ADULT INFORMATION
With the size of our conference expanding each year we have decided to have adult workshops begin Wednesday afternoon, July 7. The first timer’s orientation at 1 p.m. Wednesday will help you learn what to expect and how to get the most out of the conference. We will offer another First Timer orientation on Thursday in case you miss the first one.
It’s impossible to describe how powerful it is to spend three days with hundreds of people who “get it” – who understand what it is like to live with a stutter every day and still succeed. It’s something you have to experience for yourself. You can learn about stuttering from experts, explore your attitudes toward speaking and try out new techniques in dozens of workshops… be inspired by keynote speakers and NSA award winners…socialize on tours and at the Saturday night dinner dance and auction.
We have to warn you that the NSA conference is life-changing and habit-forming: Attendees often say that once you come to your first conference you will never miss one again. If you want to do something about your stuttering or help your child who stutters, take the risk and join us this year in Cleveland. You’ll be glad you did.
TWENTY SOMETHINGS making the transition from teen to adult involved all sorts of new challenges. Making it’s debut in Cleveland, the NSA is proud to announce our newest program, Twenty Something’s. This new program is designed specifically for 20- 29 year olds. We understand that you Twenty-Something’s feel too old for the teen scene and too young for the Adults. We had that in mind as we planned your conference program.
This program will offer workshops that deal with those issues that plague most Twenty-Something’s; long-term relationships, job interviews, career choices, advertising your stuttering and many others.
We have planned workshop, social time, a meet and greet and other age specific activities.
Don’t feel like you don’t belong at a conference again! We heard want you wanted and we planned it for you. Be there - you will be glad that you were. Come hang out with people your age and that understand what you are going through.
3-DAY FAMILY/YOUTH PROGRAM
The NSA conference will rock your world! Invest time with your family to explore, learn, network and share stuttering with leading experts who specialize in working with children and adolescents who stutter, as well as with other families. Bring the whole family! Parents, children who stutter (ages 8 and older) and their siblings can participate in activities and workshops which will enrich the whole family.
Families who have experienced the NSA conference have said they wish they had known about us years before. This is a rare chance for you to take a break from life’s busy days to focus on your child’s stuttering and what you can do to help. Meet with some of the world’s outstanding stuttering specialists while sharing stories with others families. Children and teens could be reluctant to come for the first time but chances are, they’ll want to come back. The simple act of meeting other people who stutter can be liberating!
In private parent sessions, questions will be answered by meeting teens and adults who stutter. At the same time, children will explore their stuttering in a fun and safe environment. The NSA’s family program staff has designed all sorts of new activities around a “rock n roll” theme to help everyone find their inner rock star!
SUPPORT GROUP LEADER TRAINING
Chapter leader training begins Thursday morning, July 8th with the Adult Chapter leader workshop. There will also be scheduled a Leadership Workshop for TWST and NSAKids leaders. If you are a chapter leader or want to be a chapter leader for an adult, TWST or NSA Kids chapter this workshop is a must. Leadership development, chapter growth, leader support, and more will be addressed.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS
Stuttering is a complex disorder, and there is so much to learn and understand. Who better to learn from than professionals who specialize in fluency disorders and individuals who stutter themselves?
This conference will be attended by more than 600 people who stutter, their families, and the professionals who help them. Not only is this is an invaluable experience for all those interested in stuttering, but it is a valuable insight for all speech-language pathologist who want to see how individuals with a communicative disorder can interact in an “ideal” social and learning setting. This is what self-help and support is all about! See it and experience it yourself!!
As an added bonus, we will also be offering up to 16 hours of ASHA-approved continuing education units (1.6 CEUs). CEU begins on Wednesday afternoon, July 7, from 1:00–5:00 pm.
There will be a variety of opportunities for SLPs to attend workshops designed with their needs in mind. Roundtable discussions with teens and adults who stutter as well as the parents of children who stutter will allow the SLP to hear the personal stories of individuals who stutter and their families in a setting that encourages SLPs to ask questions. Many workshops led by leading SLPs will be offered throughout the conference. There will be a number of not to be missed adult workshops offered including “Covert Stuttering” and other informative, educational, and enlightening seminars.
**There are some opportunities to help with the youth program (please contact the national office if you are interested in helping; e-mail info@WeStutter.org), or you can submit a workshop proposal to facilitate your own workshop.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Need help getting to the conference this year? Due to the generosity of corporate sponsors and many of our members, we are pleased to announce that scholarships are available to provide financial assistance for people who stutter who would like to attend our annual conference.
Our goal is that families/adults who cannot afford to join us will now be able to attend. If you would like more information regarding scholarships please tell us by emailing Tammy at tflores@WeStutter.org.
Speech therapists are also asked to email us to help identify families who would benefit from this assistance.
NSA is very grateful to the generosity of many individuals and companies, which allows us to offer this financial help. If you or your company would like to make a donation, please email us at tflores@WeStutter.org for more information.
Celebrating over 30 years of changing the lives of people who stutter!!
Written by Tammy Flores, 02/2010
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