Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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06/18/2026

Welcome to our Advocacy in Action series!

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of what it looks like to be a DHH advocate.

My colleague Gabby Morreale joined me Johns Hopkins University to present to students in the STEMM-HEAR program and share about AG Bell, our resources, & community.

Less than 5% of STEM professionals are deaf or hard of hearing. It was amazing to connect with students truly passionate about makingring their mark in STEM 🧬🧪🧫🔭

Follow along to learn more about our advocacy efforts and explore free resources at link in bio 🔗

06/07/2026

The 2026 Global LSL Symposium has come to a close, and what a week it was! 🎉🎉

Thank you to every attendee, presenter, sponsor, and volunteer who made this gathering possible. Your commitment to our mission keeps us moving forward. Safe travels, and see you next year.

Stay tuned this week as we share captured moments and memories from the Symposium.

The 2026 Global LSL Symposium is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and Friends of the Symposium. Thank you...
06/06/2026

The 2026 Global LSL Symposium is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and Friends of the Symposium. Thank you for supporting the largest Listening and Spoken Language event of the year!

2026 Sponsors:

• Lilly — Innovations in Hearing
• Children's Hearing Foundation
• CapTel
• ASHA
• Auditory Verbal Center
• Baker Institute for Children
• Central Institute for the Deaf
• InnoCaption
• MED-EL Corporation
• Plural Publishing
• Rare Patient Voice, LLC
• Rochester Institute of Technology-National Technical Institute for the Deaf
• Sunshine Cottage - A Listening and Spoken Language School for Deaf Children
• Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF)/Blue Tree Publishing
• The Moog Center for Deaf Education

Friends of the Symposium:

• Dr. Lilian Flores-Beltrán
• Dr. Marsha Haines

Another incredible day at the 2026 Global LSL Symposium! This morning's keynote with Dr. Chrisanda Sanchez took a deep d...
06/06/2026

Another incredible day at the 2026 Global LSL Symposium! This morning's keynote with Dr. Chrisanda Sanchez took a deep dive into a whole-child approach to pediatric hearing healthcare, emphasizing early intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care. Dr. Viral Tejani then closed the day with a look at how advances in cochlear implant technology are improving patient outcomes.

Between concurrent sessions and poster presentations, today was a powerful reminder of the innovation and dedication driving the Listening and Spoken Language community forward. The excitement continues tomorrow for Day 3!

As a reminder, CEUs are available through ASHA, AAA, and the AG Bell Academy. Most sessions will also be recorded and available through the on-demand Virtual Symposium starting in July.

Full schedule at agbell.org/2026-symposium-schedule

The exhibit hall is packed with resources for every professional and family at the 2026 Global LSL Symposium! Take a mom...
06/05/2026

The exhibit hall is packed with resources for every professional and family at the 2026 Global LSL Symposium! Take a moment to visit our exhibitors and explore everything they have to share.

Thank you to our exhibitors:

• Rare Patient Voice, LLC
• Rochester Institute of Technology – National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT-NTID)
• Plural Publishing
• MED-EL Corporation
• The Moog Center for Deaf Education
• AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language & CEU Desk

Thank you to our incredible exhibitors for being part of the 2026 Global LSL Symposium! Stop by their booths, connect, a...
06/05/2026

Thank you to our incredible exhibitors for being part of the 2026 Global LSL Symposium!

Stop by their booths, connect, and explore the resources available for families and professionals alike.

• Lilly Genetic Medicine
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• InnoCaption
• Baker Institute for Children With Hearing Loss
• American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Central Institute for the Deaf (CID)
• Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF) – Blue Tree Publishing

Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global LSL Symposium is officially a wrap! This afternoon featured four concurrent sessions an...
06/05/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global LSL Symposium is officially a wrap!

This afternoon featured four concurrent sessions and a keynote presentation with Dr. Erin Ingvalson, Ph.D., on literacy development in preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

We closed out the day with our Welcome Reception, where attendees reconnected with colleagues, forged new connections, and reflected on the day’s highlights.

Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global LSL Symposium is officially underway in Arlington, VA. This morning, CEO Emilio Alonso ...
06/04/2026

Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global LSL Symposium is officially underway in Arlington, VA. This morning, CEO Emilio Alonso Mendoza and Senior Operations Specialist Joni Alberg opened the program with a welcome that set a powerful and meaningful tone for the days ahead.

The next three days are dedicated to connection, collaboration, and advancing listening and spoken language for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. We are so glad to be here with all of you.

Stay with us all weekend for highlights from the program!

📣 We are LIVE!Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium is officially here. Under this ye...
06/04/2026

📣 We are LIVE!

Day 1 of the 2026 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Symposium is officially here. Under this year's theme, Together Again: Making Every Sound Count, we are back in person for the first time since 2019.

In the room today: audiologists, speech-language pathologists, educators, researchers, and families from around the world, all united by one shared mission.

Today's program kicks off with a keynote from Dr. Valerie Sung, followed by concurrent sessions and an evening Welcome Reception.

Registration is open until 9:00 AM in the Arlington Foyer. For questions, visit the AG Bell registration desk or stop by the CEU table for assistance with the AG Bell Learning Portal.

Follow along on our social media all week for live updates!

We can’t wait to welcome you! Registration is open tonight from 7–9 PM in the Arlington Foyer. Pick up your badge early,...
06/03/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you! Registration is open tonight from 7–9 PM in the Arlington Foyer. Pick up your badge early, skip the morning rush, and stop by to say hi.

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