8th Annual CARE Project NC Parent Professional Collaborative

Friday, January 16th, 2026 8:30am-6:00pm (Receptions from 6:00-7:00pm) & Saturday, January 17th, 2026 7:30am-12:00pm

About this Event

Parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing will come together with the Professionals who provide services for them to focus on a topic of great importance: Changing the Culture of Communication. Parents will gain resources to help them better navigate the journey and systems of services. Professionals will gain a deeper sensitivity of the emotional journey for a diverse population and how to change their own culture of communicating information to families.

Deadline to request accommodations: December 19, 2025

Certificates of Completion will be provided to all attendees who request one via email. ASHA CEU Appoval Pending- 10 hours

Agenda


🕑: 08:30 AM - 12:00 AM
8th Annual NC CARE Project Parent Professional Collaborative

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Friday 1/16 Registration Opens

Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction Space with Exhibitors

🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome/Introductions
Host: Dr. Johnnie Sexton, Au.D.

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote- Ivette Cejas & Chrisanda Sanchez, University of Miami

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NC Service Updates- Jason Guetgemann & Tony Davis

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch with Exhibitors

Info: Lumina Ballroom/Prefunction Space

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Sunburst Coaching & Counseling, Todd Houston

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Professional Breakout: Managing Burnout, Todd Houston

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Parent Breakout: Managing Burnout, Parent Leaders

Info: Tidewater Room (attached to Lumina Ballroom)

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Break with Exhibitors

Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Panel: Educational & Clinical Audiology, Jennifer Woodard & Leslie Rhodes

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Parent Story, Thais & Ebiel Carrero

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
2026 CARE Project Awards

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception with Exhibitors

Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction

🕑: 07:30 AM
Saturday 1/17 Breakfast Buffet Opens

Info: Lumina Ballroom Prefunction

🕑: 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast Round Tables - Facilitated Discussion with UNC LEND Students

Info: Lumina Ballroom & Lumina Ballroom Prefunction

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Panel: What I Wish My Provider Knew- Cara Greene, David Armas & UNC Students

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Parent Breakout Session: Application of Day 1, Chrisanda Sanchez

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Professional Breakout Session: Application of Day 1, Ivette Cejas

Info: Tidewater Room (attached to Lumina Ballroom)

🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Personal Journey Story: Addie Wilharm

Info: Lumina Ballroom

🕑: 12:00 PM
Adjourn