Call for Workshop Proposals

Our package for submitting workshop proposals is available
for download in Adobe PDF format.

The CHHA 2011 Planning Committee is designing a program that will build on the success of previous CHHA conferences and respond to the suggestions received from meeting participants. We invite you to share your work, ideas, and challenges by submitting a proposal for a workshop. The theme for the 2011 Conference is “Drums of Hearing – North of 60°.” A full line-up of educational workshops has been scheduled for June 17 and June 18, 2011. Some of the topics to be discussed include Audiology in the North, Living with Tinnitus, Storytelling, Rights of Hard of Hearing, etc. Many of the speakers are long time northerners.

Workshop spaces are still available. Submit your proposals today! Suggested topic areas include, but not limited to:

Eligibility to Submit Abstracts

• The content of each abstract you develop is unique
• You (first person listed on abstract) verify that all co-presenter(s) (if applicable) consent to be included on the abstract
• You and your co-presenters (if applicable) are able and willing to present on any day during the conference
• You and your co-presenters (if applicable) plan to register for, attend, and present at the conference
• You and your co-presenters (if applicable) are able to pay all expenses to present at and attend the conference (i.e. preparing, copying, and shipping of presentation material, registration fee, travel, hotel, and subsistence)
• Following the Conference, each presentation may be published on the website of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. The electronic word file of your presentation must be submitted to the CHHA National Office by May 15, 2011. The submission is necessary for the provision of captioning services. Exceptions to this policy may be made on a case-by-case basis.

Guidelines for Submissions

1. Workshops are 60 minutes long, including, if required, interactive formats, group discussions, and question and answer period.
2. Prepare your abstract according to the following guidelines. Accepted abstracts will be printed as submitted in the conference program.
   • Full Title (Max. 25 words) – The full title of your abstract.
   • Abbreviated Title (Max. 10 words) - A short version of the full title, which can be used in your submission.
   • Presenter Information – Including name(s) of all presenters, contact information for primary presenter, brief biography of all participants and photo.
   • Workshop Objectives (Max. 80 words) – List up to 3 objectives your workshop wishes to achieve. Please be descriptive and identify what delegates will learn from workshop.
   • Body of Abstract (Max. 200 words) – A lengthy write up on your presentation include such information as background information, workshop content, key issues to be addressed, target audience, etc.
   • Synopsis (Max. 30 words) – A brief summary of workshop to be used in conference program.
3. Audio/Visual Requirements must be identified prior to conference. Each room will be equipped with a podium and microphone. List all additional equipment required for your presentation. Requests for equipment after May 15, 2010 or on-site will be charged to the primary presenter.
4. A completed Workshop Proposal Form and Abstract can be sent to:
   CHHA National Office, CHHA Conference 2011
   2415 Holly Lane, Suite 205
   Ottawa, ON, K1V 7P2
   Phone: 800-263-8068 or 613-526-1584
   Fax: 613-526-4718
   Email: conference@chha.ca

   Deadline for submissions must be submitted prior to December 17, 2010 (electronic or postmark date).

   If you have any questions about advertising, please contact Karla Wilson at 1-800-263-8068 (in Canada) or 613-526-1584 or through e-mail at conference@chha.ca