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A 24-HOUR CELEBRATION OF THE
WORLD STUTTERING COMMUNITY!
May 6, 2023
starting at 4am EDT on Zoom
StutterFEST 2023 is a FREE virtual 24-hour celebration of the world stuttering community. The World Stuttering Network (WSN) brings together support group organizations, researchers, professionals and people who stutter onto one virtual stage to share ideas, questions, and best practices.
For English, Chinese, Japanese & Spanish sessions
SLPs can earn 0.4 ASHA CEUs during the
Research Symposium
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COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To ensure credit, professionals interested in obtaining ASHA CEUs must:
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complete the "Research Symposium Registration Form,"
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pay the required fee of $90 (this will cover administrative costs required for reporting to ASHA Continuing Education and is separate from the annual ASHA registry fee),
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attend the symposium for all 8 sessions (monitored by the WSN CE committee; no partial credit given),
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complete the SLP Quiz (informal learning assessment consisting of 2 short answer questions) and the Program Evaluation by May 9, 2023 4pm EDT.
Click here for the Research Symposium presenters & times
(registration & $90 payment required ONLY for SLPs seeking ASHA CEUs)
Instructions
Find what is important to you!
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Check out this StutterFEST Schedule of Events. Decide which presentations you would like to attend. Click the star next to it!
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Click on the Zoom link provided to you via email after you have registered.
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You will be admitted to the StutterFEST Lobby where you will meet Tom Scharstein. He will guide you through the process and answer questions.
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When prompted to select a room, click on the breakout room you prefer.
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When ready to switch rooms, click "Leave Room." You may then join another room.
What if I am a speaker?
You will be made a co-host upon entrance to the StutterFEST Lobby. You will then be able to share your screen with your audience. This is NOT A ZOOM WEBINAR. You will be able to fully interact with the crowd. Watch the clock. When you are finished, please introduce the next speaker.
Can I send private messages during the conference?
ABSOLUTELY! Sometimes the best part of conferences is catching up with people you have not seen for a while.
Will there be rooms available to chat with others if I am not interested in attending a presentation?
YES! Lounge Rooms are always available for all 24 hours. Go to Breakout Rooms #5-50 at anytime to catch up with friends, further discuss a topic, or get to know someone. No need to ask! Also, look for other events that provide more conversational freedom or opportunities to talk... a lot.
Is StutterFEST eligible for ASHA CEUs?
The Research Symposium (10am-2pm EDT) is eligible for 0.4 ASHA CEUs.
Scroll up to review course completion requirements.
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Don't just listen... TALK!
Talking is the best part.
The BEST part about conferences is running into old friends, meeting new people and building relationships. Sometimes that happens in hallways, restaurants, lobbies or while having a side conversation during a presentation. WSN wants you to meet up with others... AND TALK!!! Throughout StutterFEST, you will have access to:
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The Lounge- breakout rooms #5-50 where you can plan to meet up with friends.
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Focus Groups- Sports Talk, Book Club, and Bingeworthy TV Talk to meet others with similar interests
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World Friending- Like speed dating... but without the romance. Meet other people who stutter from around the world for short 1:1 conversations. 5-6 minute intervals keep the pressure low
Multiple languages available.
All individuals who have registered will receive a link in their email. When you click on the Zoom link, you will come to the WSN LOBBY with Tom & Marvin. They are there to help!
We will have sessions in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese. When you enter the lobby, simply tell (or type in the chat box) which language you are seeking. For example, say or type "Español" to be moved to the Spanish session.
Easy time zone converter
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Click on the link below to easily convert EDT (New York) to your local time zone.
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Enter an EDT(New York) time zone into the blue box that says "Add a city or time zone." Hit Enter.
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Enter your local time zone into the next blue box that appears. Hit Enter.
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Change the time zones in either box to make appropriate adjustments throughout the conference.
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If desired, you can add other time zones to your list.
The Research Symposium
Presenters
The Research Symposium is eligible for 0.4 ASHA CEUs. Speech Language Pathologists must register by clicking the yellow link at the top of this page or clicking below.
Moderator: Tricia Hedinger, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F
Vice Chair, World Stuttering Network
Associate Professor, University of Tennessee
Board Certified Specialist- Fluency Disorders
Research Symposium
WSN Policies
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Refund Policy
Registered parties will receive a full refund should the continuing education event be canceled.
Registered parties will receive a full refund if they cancel their registration at least 24 hours prior to CE event start time. If a registrant cancels less than 24-hours prior to the start of the Research Symposium, no refund will be issued.
Refunds will be issued within 30 days via check mailed through USPS.
Accommodation Requests
If you need accommodations for this online event, there is a space on the registration form to describe your needs. Please provide at least 14 days notice; the CE Director will make every effort to address and meet the necessary accommodations.
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Complaint Policy
WSN is fully committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based continuing education opportunities to speech-language pathologists (SLPs). If you are not fully satisfied with the content, format or quality of WSN programming, please provide written feedback regarding your concerns. The Director of Continuing Education will assess concerns and pass them along to the speaker to assure your confidentiality. The Director will also mediate the grievance and pose as the final arbitrator.
If the participant requests action, the Director will make every effort to either:
1) provide credit for a subsequent workshop or event or
2) provide a partial or full refund.
Participants have 7 days to make a complaint via email.
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Non-Discrimination Policy
World Stuttering Network (WSN) does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.
Individuals shall not engage in any form of conduct that adversely reflects on the professions or on the individual’s fitness to serve persons in the stuttering community. Individuals shall not engage in dishonesty, negligence, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
Coming soon...
MORE StutterFEST content!!
In a few days, you will see the entire program of events for the full 24-hour StutterFEST.
We know you will love what you hear!