2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Annual Conference

2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Annual Conference is organized by National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) and will be held from Mar 15 - 17, 2026 at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida, United States of America.

Description:
The goal of the annual EHDI Conference is to enhance the implementation of comprehensive state-based Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs. After participating in the conference, participants will be better able to:

Identify and promote knowledge and awareness of successful strategies for implementing comprehensive state-based EHDI programs that include screening, audiologic diagnostic evaluation, early intervention, medical home, reporting, tracking, surveillance, loss to follow-up issues, data integration, and other related surveillance components.

Interpret and describe current research and research methods related to EHDI.

Examine cultural competence of providers and assess their ability to work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, and communities.

Discuss the importance of enhancing and creating new and ongoing working relationships among federal agencies, non-profit organizations, state health departments and educational agencies, advocacy groups, families, and professionals.