2026 Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders (ICCD)

Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls | Cedar Falls

University of Northern Iowa's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
Publisher/HostUniversity of Northern Iowa's Communication Sciences and Disorders Department
2026 Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders (ICCD)
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The Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders is a student-led conference for professionals taking place on April 9th-10th 2026
About this Event

The Iowa Conference on Communicative Disorders provides continuing education activities in speech-language pathology that are acceptable to the State of Iowa and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Areas of emphasis include adults and pediatrics. The course is offered for various levels up to 18 contact hours/1.80 ASHA CEUs.

The conference co-chairs are Lauren Kraemer BA, Megan Schulte, BA, and Emma Gannon, BA, and advising the conference is Mrs. Suzanne Dripps, MA, CCC-SLP.

In order for CEUs to be reported to ASHA CE, participants must attend the convention sessions they would like to receive credit for and complete an on-line evidence of learning form at the end of the convention. This form will have a few questions asking about what you learned and how you will apply it to your clinical practice. If for some reason we cannot confirm satisfactory completion of the CEUs, we will contact you in writing, by the email you provided at registration.


If you are planning to attend the conference, please complete the following form by 4/1.

https://forms.gle/2HuBLXeYHqqz55o36

Please fill out this form if you require any dietary accomodations by 4/1.

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ICCD 2026 Brochure - COMING SOON!


April 9th:

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords & Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse Ph.D., CCC-SLP, & Angie Glynn M.A., CCC-SLP: Q&A-style presentation, the pair will reflect on Giffords’ recovery from a traumatic brain injury, highlighting the role of speech-language therapy – and resilience – in reclaiming communication  

10:15-12:15

Shawnda Moore M.A., CCC-SLP

Getting to know PRC- Saltillo AAC Communication Solutions

Dr. Julie Stierwalt Ph.D., CCC-SLP  FASHA

Motor Speech Disorders: The Dysarthrias

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Sarah Oltrogge, M.A., CCC-SLP

Implementing Head, Hands, Heart Dementia Program from a Speech Therapy Perspective

1:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Dr. Scott Dailey  Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Cleft and Craniofacial Anomalies: Speech and Feeding

Dr. Veena Kallambettu Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCS-S

Clinical Best Practices in Head and Neck Cancer: Oncology, Dysphagia & Communication Care


April 10th

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Jessica Mwanza M.A., CCC-SLP

Seeing the Whole: Language Development in Low SES Settings

Dr. Lisa Battani, Au.D.

Utilizing Hearing Aid Technology


11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Graduate Poster Presentations & Vendor Networking

Graduate Student Poster Presentations

Visiting Vendors (CEUs offered for both)


12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Private Practice Panel 

  • Ashley Laudick M.A., CCC-SLP: Midwest Speech & Swallowing
  • Tom Wright M.A., CCC-SLP: Wright SLP Services
  • Alicia Pralle M.A., CCC-SLP
  • Andee Smit Boerigter M.A., CCC-SLP: The Speech Mom, LLC
  • Barb Nebel M.A., CCC-SLP: Central Rehabilitation


1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Liz Donnelly M.A., CCC-SLP & Jennifer Seward M.A., CCC-SLP

Language and Literacy - The SLP as the Vital Link 

Dr. Manaswita Dutta Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Assessment and Treatment of Cognition in Persons with Aphasia


3:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Dr. Ross Westemeyer Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Parenthood, Clinic, & Research Insights in Pediatric Feeding

Gina Weber M.A., CCC-SLP BCS -S

Navigating Adult Dysphagia: Clues & Insights via Case Study


Click below to access speaker/poster presentation forms, financial disclosures, and vendor disclosure forms for ICCD 2026.

Speaker Presentations Disclosure/Detail Form

Poster Presentations Disclosure/Detail Form

Vendor Disclosure/Detail Form


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls, 7213 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, United States

Tickets

USD 25.00 to USD 280.00

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