Westin Kierland Resort: Scottsdale, Arizona

The largest gathering of families, professionals and adults with hearing loss dedicated to a listening and spoken language outcome.

AG Bell thanks its Sponsors and Exhibitors at the 2012 Convention! For more information about sponsorship, download the exhibitor prospectus (PDF).

AG Bell recognizes that families who have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing may have additional financial pressures. To provide funding for a family in need, please donate online. 

Convention Highlights:

• Keynote address by Dr. Dale Atkins, a psychologist, former teacher of the deaf, author and frequent contributor to NBC-TV’s “Today Show” whose focus is on living a balanced life
• 80+ education sessions for professionals, families and adults with hearing loss
• Parent programs and networking opportunities
• Children’s program
• NIH-funded Research Symposium
• Exhibit hall with the latest technology and education information
• Exciting social events for all ages
• CEU opportunities

Who Should Attend:

• Families raising children with hearing loss
• Adults who are deaf and hard of hearing
• Listening and Spoken Language Specialists
• Teachers of the deaf
• Speech-language pathologists
• Audiologists
• Students in speech-language pathology, audiology and deaf education

“The AG Bell Convention literally changed our lives. When we learned our son was born deaf, we ventured to the convention to learn about listening and speaking. When we returned for our second convention, we couldn’t have been more proud of how far he’s come. Thank you AG Bell!”