Convention

Convention 2026 Call for Papers

Please complete the following form by April 23, 2026

Number of Presenters(Required)

Presenter Category(Required)

Audiology

SLP Adults/Medical

SLP Pediatrics/Schools

Music Integration

Student/Faculty Posters

Primary Presenter

Name(Required)

First Last

Employer(Required)

Title(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

Bio (50 Words)(Required)

Co-Presenters (Including Titles)

Co-Presenter 1

Email Address

Bio (50 Words)

Co-Presenter 2

Email Address

Bio (50 Words)

Co-Presenter 3

Email Address

Bio (50 Words)

Names & Emails of Additional Presenters

Presentation Information

Title of Presentation(Required)

Track Speciality(Required)

Course Length Preference(Required)

Course Abstract (100 Words, information will be printed on the convention program)(Required)

Course Objectives

Provide three (3) clear, concise course objectives for your presentation.

a:(Required)

b:(Required)

c:(Required)

AV Needs

Conference rooms will be equipped with Computer Data Display. Presenters MUST provide their own laptop computers.

Please specify other AV Needs

Are you or someone you know interested in getting involved in your state association? We are looking to fill positions on the TAASLP Executive Committee for the 2025 Elections. Submit your nominations now!

VP of Membership: responsible for maintaining membership records, leading recruitment efforts, and maintaining knowledge about issues that are most important to members. Jan 2026-Jan 2028 term.

VP of Communications: responsible for working with our contract office to add to the website and communicate with the membership in email blasts; works with other officers to publish events and info on social media. Jan 2026-Jan 2028 term.

Member-at-Large: responsible for representing member concerns to the Executive Council and may also be considered for any role that a board member can’t fulfill for any reason. This Council member should be elected based on his/her expertise concerning issues that are of importance to the Association. This person is responsible for chairing the Committee on Awards and Honors. Jan 2026-Jan 2028 term.

Student Delegate: responsible for representing students statewide to the Executive Council. This Council member should be elected based on their ability to lead and effectively communicate with multiple student groups including NSSLHA groups across the state. This person is active in coordinating the student-centered portions of the annual conference including communicating with the VPs of Conference regarding student volunteers, knowledge bowl, & spirit competition. The student delegate may also be utilized by other members of the EC on an as needed basis. This may be an undergraduate or graduate student in CSD, AuD, or SLP. Jan 2026-Jan 2027 term.

The nomination form will be active through Sept. 30. Nominees will be announced at the fall conference, with voting beginning shortly thereafter.

We're sorry, but online nominations have ended for the 2026-2028 term.

2026 Exhibitor Form

Product Name

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR SUPPORT LEVEL:

Supporter ($400)

Bronze ($600)

Silver ($800)

Gold ($1,000)

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

Company Name(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

Phone(Required)

Fax

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Email(Required)

Person Manning Booth(Required)

NEED ELECTRICITY AT TABLE?(Required)

YES

Additional Interests:

Provide Silent Auction Item(s)

College Bowl Support

Other

Total

Credit Card

TAASLP 2026 Call for Student Posters

Please complete the following form by September 1, 2025

Student posters must be printed landscape in 3x5 format. Students are asked to hang their posters the morning of TAASLP before sessions begin and take down their posters by the end of the last session for the day.

Name(Required)

First Last

School(Required)

Doctoral, Graduate or Undergraduate?(Required)

Faculty Mentors:(Required)

Title(Required)

TAASLP Advertisement Form

Name/Organization(Required)

Email(Required)

Phone

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Website

Social Media Links

Survey Link

Are you a current corporate member of TAASLP?(Required)

Select from options below:(Required)

Corporate Sponsorship $500: Includes a monthly email blast and a monthly social media post

Job Posting $50: Includes email blast to membership and social media post

Job Posting $50: Includes email blast to membership, social media post, and website posting

CEU Event $50: Includes email blast to membership, social media post, and website post

Survey $50: includes email blast ONLY

Credit Card(Required)

TAASLP Corporate Membership Application/Renewal Form

Organization Name(Required)

Designated Representative Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Other Designated Representative Name

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone

Corporate Membership

Price:

Total

Credit Card

The three awards given annually are detailed below:

1. Honors of the Association: Awarded to a member for outstanding service to the Association, outstanding contributions towards the purposes of the Association, or outstanding service to persons with speech language or hearing disorders.

2. Distinguished Service Award: Awarded to a member or non-member individual(s) or group(s) residing in the state of Tennessee for significant contributions to speech, language, and hearing on a statewide or national basis.

3. Public School Incentive Award: Awarded to an individual TAASLP member in a public school system for providing innovation or exceptional communication services to school-aged children.

TAASLP Award Nomination Form 2026

Please complete the following form by May 31st The three awards given annually are detailed below: Honors of the Association: Awarded to a member for outstanding service to the Association, outstanding contributions towards the purposes of the Association, or outstanding service to persons with speech language or hearing disorders. Distinguished Service Award: Awarded to a member or non-member individual(s) or group(s) residing in the state of Tennessee for significant contributions to speech, language, and hearing on a statewide or national basis. Public School Incentive Award: Awarded to an individual TAASLP member in a public school system for providing innovation or exceptional communication services to school-aged children.

We are nominating the following person for the following TAASLP Honor: (Check one below)(Required)

Honors of the Association

Distinguished Service Award

Public School Incentive Award

Name of Nominee(Required)

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Phone

Email(Required)

Number of years nominee has been a TAASLP member (if unknown please indicate)(Required)

Primary Sponsor Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Secondary Sponsor Name(Required)

Email(Required)

Please list three areas of demonstrated performance that shows how this nominee provided outstanding performance or significant contributions to the field.

i.e. clinical service, teaching, research/publications, administrative service, innovations in treatment

#1(Required)

#2(Required)

#3(Required)

Please include two (2) written statements (not to exceed 100 words) [one statement from the primary sponsor and one statement from the secondary sponsor] on why the above person deserves to be nominated for the particular award

File(Required)

Max. file size: 300 MB.

Learn, build community, and explore music city!

Lipscomb University is the southern tip of University Row along the I-440 corridor with Tennessee State University 6 miles to the north, followed by Vanderbilt (2.5 mi) and Belmont (1.5 mi) going south. Lipscomb is located in the Green Hills neighborhood. You can find large eating, shopping and tourist destinations surrounding the area.

Explore Nashville Neighborhoods

https://www.visitmusiccity.com/

https://nashvillego.com/

Food Hubs Nearby

On campus: Grab coffee or a grain bowl at The Well Coffee House on Granny White; The Bennett Student Center (#32 on map) houses Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Local Eats, & The Bison Café Cafeteria Buffet (upstairs) in the center of campus.

Corner of Richard Jones/Hillsboro-0.7 mi (18 min walk/4 min drive; free parking at business lots) First Watch, Chipotle & some Nashville classics such as Green Hills Grille & Donut Den; don’t forget to stop at Ann Patchett’s Parnassus Books & peruse

Hill Center Green Hills-1.2 mi (26 min walk/7 min drive; free parking in garage) Shake Shack, Taco Bamba, Corner Pub and more

12 South-1.4 mi (30 min walk/8 min drive); free parking on side roads with no residential zone signs). One of Nashville’s hippest neighborhoods known for it’s murals! Enjoy Burger Up, The Henry, Edley’s BBQ, famed La La Land Coffee, Australian fare at Hearts, the oh so popular The Buttermilk Ranch, Five Daughters Bakery and so much more! We recommend making reservations or getting on waitlists early for these popular establishments. If walking, please proceed down Belmont Boulevard that has sidewalks and bike lanes.

Berry Hill/100 Oaks-2.2 mi (8 min drive; free parking at establishments but lots may fill up at smaller places); hit some old school classics with Baja Burrito, Vui’s Kitchen, The Pfunky Griddle, The Nashville Jam Co., Calypso Café, Rafferty’s and more.

Where to Stay?

Green Hills (5 min drive to campus)

Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville-Green Hills

Hilton Nashville Green Hills

Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Green Hills

Hyatt Place Nashville / Green Hills

12 South (10 min drive to campus)

The Gilmore

Brentwood (15 min drive to campus)

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nashville – Brentwood

Sheraton Nashville Brentwood

TAASLP Convention Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy

Policy Overview

The Tennessee Association of Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists (TAASLP) is committed to providing clear and fair cancellation and refund procedures for all event registrants. Please review this policy carefully before completing your registration.

In-Person Convention Registration

Full Refund Eligibility

Registrants who cancel their in-person convention registration 10 or more days prior to the first day of the convention will receive a full refund of their registration fee.

Partial Refund Eligibility

Registrants who cancel their in-person convention registration fewer than 10 days prior to the first day of the convention will receive a partial refund of their registration fee. The partial refund amount will be 50% of the original registration cost.

No Refund

Cancellations made on or after the first day of the convention are not eligible for refunds
No-shows (registrants who do not attend and do not submit a cancellation request) will forfeit their registration fee and are not eligible for refunds

Online Events and Virtual Programming

Registrants who cancel their registration for online events or virtual programming will receive a full refund, up until the day before the event.

How to Request a Refund

To request a cancellation and refund, please contact TAASLP at:

Email: info@taaslp.org

Required Information:

Full name as it appears on registration
Registration confirmation number
Reason for cancellation (optional but appreciated)

Refund Processing

All approved refunds will be processed and returned via the original payment method used at the time of registration
Please allow 7-10 business days for refund processing after your cancellation request has been approved
You will receive email confirmation once your refund has been processed

Substitutions and Transfers

If you are unable to attend but would like to transfer your registration to a colleague, please contact info@taaslp.org. Substitutions may be permitted at TAASLP’s discretion and must be requested in writing prior to the event.

Special Circumstances

TAASLP understands that unforeseen circumstances may arise. Requests for exceptions to this policy due to medical emergencies, family emergencies, or other extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please contact info@taaslp.org with documentation of your situation.

Questions

If you have questions about this cancellation and refund policy, please contact TAASLP at info@taaslp.org before completing your registration.

By completing your convention registration, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Cancellation and Refund Policy.

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Lipscomb University - Nashville Tennessee

Convention 2026 Call for Papers

Primary Presenter

Co-Presenters (Including Titles)

Presentation Information

Course Objectives

AV Needs

2026 Exhibitor Form

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

TAASLP 2026 Call for Student Posters

Student posters must be printed landscape in 3x5 format. Students are asked to hang their posters the morning of TAASLP before sessions begin and take down their posters by the end of the last session for the day.

TAASLP Advertisement Form

TAASLP Corporate Membership Application/Renewal Form

TAASLP Award Nomination Form 2026

Please list three areas of demonstrated performance that shows how this nominee provided outstanding performance or significant contributions to the field.

Please include two (2) written statements (not to exceed 100 words) [one statement from the primary sponsor and one statement from the secondary sponsor] on why the above person deserves to be nominated for the particular award

TAASLP Convention Registration Cancellation and Refund Policy

Policy Overview

In-Person Convention Registration

Full Refund Eligibility

Partial Refund Eligibility

No Refund

Online Events and Virtual Programming

How to Request a Refund

Refund Processing

Substitutions and Transfers

Special Circumstances

Questions

629-255-0870

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