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The 11th
annual convention of the Florida Academy of Audiology (FLAA) will be
held at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club in St. Petersburg, FL
on August 30- September 1, 2007. This year’s theme “Hear the Future”
highlights the diverse dimensions of audiology. Scholars from
different academic backgrounds and scientists from manufacturing
companies will offer high quality lectures that will provide updates
on the most contemporary knowledge in hearing-related sciences. Topics
will range from amplification and rehabilitation to
electrophysiological recordings, tinnitus, and practice management.
In addition, there will be a large exhibit hall with representatives
from many major companies providing time to learn about the most
recent technological advancements. A highlight of the Exhibit Hall
will be the silent auction where participants can bid on many superior
products and services. Participants will also have time to network
and share at meals and numerous breaks.
Thursday August
30, 2007
Overview
The convention will
begin with a Golf Tournament at 8am at the Renaissance Vinoy Golf Club
designed by renowned golf course architect, Ron Garl. The golf course
is a beautiful 72 par course that winds through palms, mangroves and
wetlands and features two double greens, an island green, and ten
spacious lakes. In the afternoon, four speakers will present their
lectures. These will include: an exciting lecture by Dr. Jack Katz on
Auditory Processing Disorders, a presentation from a research group at
the University of South Florida introducing a new clinical test of
temporal resolution, a lecture on hearing aid fitting optimization,
and a hearing aid repair workshop. Many of our attendees are
interested in providing in-office repair and this presentation will
focus on making repairs as easy as possible. The Exhibit Hall will
open at 1:30pm and will serve as the venue for all of our breaks. This
will give participants an opportunity to learn about the new
innovations in the hearing industry and to network. Participants will
be able to start bidding on silent auction items at the opening until
the close of the Exhibit Hall on Saturday morning. The lectures will
be followed by FLAA President Lisa Almond's Welcome Reception.
Afterwards, everyone is invited to attend the annual FLAA Dinner.
Friday August 31,
2007
Overview
Start the day off
right with breakfast at 7:30am in the Exhibit Hall. Friday features
seminars throughout the day by world class speakers on a variety of
topics that will include presentations focusing on: tinnitus, auditory
processing, amplification, auditory evoked potentials, auditory
neuropathy, and cochlear implants. Dr. Katz will continue his APD
lectures in the morning and in the afternoon and Dr. Martin from
Oregon Health Sciences University will have extensive lectures on
tinnitus. Dr. Martin also will present a lecture on auditory evoked
potentials. Additionally, he will offer a workshop on noise induced
hearing loss in children. Dr. Berlin will lecture on the recent high
interest topic of Auditory Neuropathy/Dys-synchrony and Dr. Hall will
provide a lecture on current advances in tinnitus management.
Make sure to attend
our academy luncheon to receive the latest updates by FLAA president
Lisa Almond, AuD., and AAA president Alison Grimes, AuD. Friday
afternoon will also feature our student research forum under the
guidance of Dr. Richard Roberts. This will be followed by a
recognition of the profession’s future at the White Coat Ceremony
where our most recent graduates are acknowledged for their
accomplishments. The White Coat Ceremony is followed by a reception.
Attending this Ceremony and reception will prove to be an excellent
opportunity to meet and to hear our keynote speaker Dr. Alison Grimes,
AuD., president of the American Academy of Audiology.
Saturday September
1, 2007
Overview
Breakfast will be
served at 7:30am and Saturday features seminars by experts in
diagnosis and management of hearing loss. Dr. Berlin will offer an
additional lecture on auditory neuroscience and Drs. Hall, Fifer, and
Anderson will offer a half-day workshop on the early identification of
hearing loss. Dr. Hawkins will discuss the rehabilitation of hearing
loss and a variety of lectures will describe recent technological
advances in the hearing industry. Additionally, we will have lectures
on professionalism and practice management. A medical errors workshop
will also be presented in the afternoon session. Our luncheon will
focus on fun and education with FLAA’s second Trivia Bowl presented by
Drs. Hall and Rahe.
In closing, I would
like to thank you very much for your continuous support of the
academy. We encourage every member to get involved and to volunteer to
serve on the Board or a committee. Our new executive directors,
Margie Walden and Rosie Small at 1-866 353-FLAA will be pleased to
share all the information with you about joining our efforts. Your
involvement is valued, and the academy appreciates your contribution.
I hope that you will enjoy our 11th annual convention and
we look forward to seeing you at our 12th annual convention
scheduled for August 21-23, 2008 at the Grosvenor Resort in the Walt
Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL.
Warmest Regards,
Ali A. Danesh, Ph.D.
Chair, 11th Convention, 2007|
V.P. of Education Florida Academy of Audiology |
