Convergence will be held from March 13-16 at the Pasadena Convention Center!



CSHA is looking for dynamic presentations that offer participants everything from useful information and how-to demonstrations to explorations of key issues and evidence-based resources. We’re looking for creative, engaging, and thought-provoking speakers who represent the breadth and depth of our profession, our work, and our community.

CSHA Convergence is excited to announce that our theme this year is “Embrace.” We ask that you align your presentation with our theme. Please take a moment to reflect upon how you may incorporate the theme into your presentation:

Embrace Communication Diversity: Highlighting the importance of embracing different communication styles, methods, and challenges faced by individuals with speech and language disorders.

Embrace Inclusivity: Focusing on creating inclusive environments and practices that accommodate diverse communication needs and abilities.

Embrace Empowerment through Communication: Exploring how effective communication empowers individuals to express themselves and participate fully in social, academic, and professional settings.

Embrace Innovation in Therapy: Encouraging the adoption of innovative approaches, technologies, and research findings to enhance speech and language therapy outcomes.

Embrace Collaboration: Emphasizing the collaborative nature of speech-language pathology, involving interdisciplinary teamwork, partnership with clients and families, and cooperation with other healthcare professionals.

Embrace Advocacy: Promoting advocacy efforts to raise awareness about communication disorders, advocate for individuals’ rights to communication access, and promote policies that support speech-language pathology services.

Embrace Lifelong Learning: Encouraging continuous professional development and education to stay updated with advancements in the field and improve clinical practice.

Call for Proposals Deadline

All proposals must be submitted by Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

To submit your proposal, visit the following link here.

To review the updated proposal guidelines, please click here.