About this Event
Parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing will come together with the Professionals who provide services for them to focus on a topic of great importance: Changing the Culture of Communication. Parents will gain resources to help them better navigate the journey and systems of services. Professionals will gain a deeper sensitivity of the emotional journey for a diverse population and how to change their own culture of communicating information to families.
Deadline to request accommodations: December 19, 2025
Certificates of Completion will be provided to all attendees who request one via email. ASHA CEU Appoval Pending- 10 hours
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 12:00 AM
8th Annual NC CARE Project Parent Professional Collaborative
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Friday 1/16 Registration Opens
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction Space with Exhibitors
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome/Introductions
Host: Dr. Johnnie Sexton, Au.D.
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote- Ivette Cejas & Chrisanda Sanchez, University of Miami
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NC Service Updates- Jason Guetgemann & Tony Davis
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom/Prefunction Space
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunburst Coaching & Counseling, Todd Houston
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Professional Breakout: Managing Burnout, Todd Houston
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Parent Breakout: Managing Burnout, Parent Leaders
Info: Tidewater Room (attached to Lumina Ballroom)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel: Educational & Clinical Audiology, Jennifer Woodard & Leslie Rhodes
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Parent Story, Thais & Ebiel Carrero
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
2026 CARE Project Awards
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception with Exhibitors
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 07:30 AM
Saturday 1/17 Breakfast Buffet Opens
Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Round Tables - Facilitated Discussion with UNC LEND Students
Info: Lumina Ballroom & Lumina Ballroom Prefunction
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel: What I Wish My Provider Knew- Cara Greene, David Armas & UNC Students
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parent Breakout Session: Application of Day 1, Chrisanda Sanchez
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Professional Breakout Session: Application of Day 1, Ivette Cejas
Info: Tidewater Room (attached to Lumina Ballroom)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Journey Story: Addie Wilharm
Info: Lumina Ballroom
🕑: 12:00 PM
Adjourn
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Holiday Inn Resort Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, an IHG Hotel, 1706 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 151.23
