The Usher Syndrome Coalition is soliciting speaker abstracts for evidence-based presentations for the USH Connections Conference on Friday and Saturday, July 19-20, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Rochester, New York.

Potential topics for evidence-based, emerging, or best practices presentations include, but are not limited to:

Science and Research Updates
Assistive Technology
Social and Emotional Support
Advocacy
Other Resources

The USH Connections Conference is hosted by the Usher Syndrome Coalition and is the largest gathering of the Usher syndrome community. This event provides an invaluable opportunity to learn about Usher-specific research, developing treatments, and support resources from leaders in a variety of disciplines, while connecting with hundreds of affected individuals, their families, and professionals serving the deafblind community.

Presentation Abstract Submission Form and Guidelines
All abstracts must be completed and submitted no later than March 31, 2024.
Submission of an abstract does not guarantee an invitation to present.

Abstracts will be reviewed by the USH2024 organizing committee. Invitations to present will be emailed no later than April 15, 2024.

PRESENTER RESPONSIBILITIES (Please read carefully):

Presenters agree to present in English or ASL at a moderate pace to allow access to all audience members. Your presentation will be translated in real time via visual and tactile sign language interpreters and CART transcribers
Any slides included in a presentation must be described during the presentation for non-visual audience members.
Invited speakers will have their registration fees waived.
Up to two nights of hotel accommodations (July 19 and 20) will be provided at no cost to speakers by the Usher Syndrome Coalition at the conference venue.
Presenters are responsible for their own travel arrangements.
Presenters do not receive a stipend from the Usher Syndrome Coalition.
Presentations that market specific products and services are not acceptable for this forum. If you have a product or service to showcase, we welcome your inquiries about our Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities.
Send your PPT (MUST USE PPT template) to k.vasi@usher-syndrome.org by June 14, 2024 – it will be forwarded to the CART provider and interpreters so that they may familiarize themselves with names and terminology.

If you have questions, please email Krista at k.vasi@usher-syndrome.org or call 1-800-946-9203.

Thank you for your interest in presenting at the USH2024 Connections Conference. We look forward to reviewing your proposal.