07/05/2023 09:00 AM
07/08/2023 11:59 PM
America/New_York
2023 NSA Annual Conference
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2023 NSA® Annual Conference
Mark your calendars and plan to join us in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
We are thrilled to announce the 2023 NSA Annual Conference will take place in-person from July 5-July 8!
For the past 39 years, the National Stuttering Association has held an Annual Conference for children, teens, and adults who stutter, as well as their family members and speech professionals. An opportunity for people who stutter to meet one another and develop coping strategies, as well as for family members to learn more about their children and siblings who stutter, the NSA Annual Conference is a life-changing event for all who share stuttering as a common bond, in an environment that is all about support, empowerment, and fun!
In 2023 we’re excited to bring the stuttering community together from all corners of the nation for a weekend of celebration and fun under the Florida sun! During our days together, you will be inspired and informed on the contemporary issues facing stuttering today in an environment designed to bring comfort, joy and a deeper perspective on our resilient community. It’s going to be a blast!
Simply hearing from and being around others who stutter – others who really get it – can have a life-changing impact on you. The NSA Annual Conference captures that magic and truly unique experience of bringing people together during a time when we’ve needed it the most. Most importantly, you will leave this event knowing for certain that when you’re a part of the NSA, you will Never Stutter Alone.
This year we’re switching up the schedule a bit and opening check-in on Tuesday afternoon so we can hit the ground running first thing on Wednesday morning, then continuing the fun straight into the night on Saturday!
Join us this summer in sunny Florida and experience the NSA in a whole new way ☀️
07/05/2023 09:00 AM
07/08/2022 11:59 PM
America/New_York
2023 NSA Annual Conference
The NSA Annual Conference is something that can’t be described; whether online or in person, you have to experience this exhilarating and unforgettable event for yourself. With days full of workshops, sessions, speakers, and events tailored specifically to each age group, and evenings filled with laughter, fun, and connection, you’ll learn about stuttering, explore your attitudes toward living life as a person who stutters, make new friends, reconnect with old friends, be entertained, and feel a connection like you’ve never felt before.
Our Day at a Glance Calendar* is your quick reference guide to see exactly what’s going on and when, at just a glance. The full Conference Program is where you find detailed workshop descriptions, sessions leads, bios, and more. Want to start planning what your days will look like?
Check out our 2022 Day at a Glance Calendar and Conference Program below to get see our schedule and get a taste of what’s in store, then check back as we get closer to the event for this year’s full details!
*Information subject to change. Finalized copies will be available onsite.
First Timer?
It’s a difficult decision to attend for the first time, but we can ease your fears.
Marc Winski
You’re Faking It
Thursday June 30 9:30-10:30AM
After decades of “faking it” through life without living his truth, professional actor and singer Marc Winski was tired of conforming to the world’s stigmatized standards. WHAT HAPPENED? A continued journey of epic proportion. What ways have YOU been ‘faking it’?
Marc is a professional actor/singer/motivational speaker in NYC and a person who stutters. As an actor, he is currently striving to give a voice and be an advocate for people who stutter in theatre/film/media/television. Using a large TIKTOK/IG following as a bigger platform, he continues creating content and spreading stuttering awareness with wit and creativity for the stuttering community, a group people who often go (quite literally) unheard and unseen in our culture. He is helping to give many more opportunities to show truthful representation and inclusivity in our world.
Morgan Lott
Moments that Make Us
Saturday July 1 12:00-1:00PM
After completing his 30-minute documentary “thisistuttering” and premiering it at the NSA Conference in 2013, Morgan Lott had no idea that this project would lead him on a journey far deeper and more difficult than he ever could have imagined…but not in the way you might expect. 9 years later Morgan is here is share that story, the lessons he has learned, and what it looks like to be a person who stutters while navigating the film industry.
Morgan Lott is a creative at heart. Founding production company Mane Co in 2017, he has worked with and led teams working with brands such as Nike, Lululemon, Apple, and Verizon, as well as co-directing Emmy® Nominated documentary “Into the Spotlight.” Morgan’s films have explored many topics, most notably his own stutter in a documentary called “thisisstuttering.”
Special Guest – Kathryn Paprocki
Kathryn Paprocki is a professional fighter, with experience in Boxing, Kickboxing and MMA. She was most recently on The Ultimate Fighter. She owns a Gym in Denver, Colorado, where she and her husband enjoy providing in their community a platform for confidence and health through combat sports. Kathryn’s favorite role that she plays in the Gym is running multiple youth classes and teams for both the school year and summer because she believes that combat sports help kids explore triumph, pressure, defeat, self-accountability, and persistence. Kathryn continues to grow her career through hard work and consistency and loves what she does every day. Kathryn lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband Steven, two daughters Sara and Layla, and two dogs Goose and Poppy. Kathryn has been stuttering since she was very young and has a lot of pride in who she is, a person who stutters. She is very excited to be a part of such an amazing community and to gain stories and experiences with all of you.
Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa invites guests to embrace beachfront living in style. Nestled along a quarter-mile stretch of pristine private beach, our hotel effortlessly blends laid-back tropical tranquility with signature Marriott service. Enjoy our perfect location near the shops, dining and nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard.
Conference Registration
- Adult/SLP – $249.00
- Kids (12 and Under) – $123.00
- Teens (Ages 13-17) – $223.00
- College/Grad Student – $223.00
- Chapter Leader – $228.00
- 1-Day Admission – $103.00
- ASHA CEU Add-On – $35.00
Registration Includes:
- Full access to all workshops, general sessions, and all associated workshop materials
- Coffee and refreshment breaks
- Saturday Night Banquet meal (not included in 1-Day Admission price. 1-Day attendees will have the option add on a banquet meal at event check in)
Saturday Night Banquet
Regular registration includes the Saturday Night Banquet. You may make your meal selection during checkout.
All meals come with fresh market salad, dinner rolls, coffee, tea, and dessert. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
- Chicken Roulade with Caramelized Fennel, Baby Spinach with Roasted Peppers & Garlic, Parmesan & Herb Polenta Cake, Sundried Tomato Broth
- Braised Beef Short Rib, Baby Spinach with Roasted Peppers & Garlic, Parmesan & Herb Polenta Cake, Sundried Tomato Broth
- Vegetarian/Vegan: Curried Black Lentils with Grilled Tofu and Roasted Vegetables
- Kids meal: Chicken Tenders, Mac & Cheese, Salad
Notes:
No refunds will be given. Special circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
*Thanks to the generosity of the Liben Family Scholarship Fund, we are honored to be able to offer a discounted rate to our college/graduate student attendees.
We have lined up a few local activities you can check out while visiting Austin. You can reserve/book your space during registration.
The Escape Game
Thursday, July 8th from 7:30pm – 8:30pm
- Cost per person $36
- 60 minutes per game, 1 game per person
At The Escape Game, each adventure has been built in-house from scratch by expert engineers, and so to keep it interesting, things don’t always play out quite like you’d expect! Each adventure is filled with curveballs and revelations that keep you guessing until the last second. Wondering if The Escape Game is for you? Escape games are as accessible as they are immersive, and everyone can contribute to the action. Your experience will be challenging, fun, even funny!
NOTE: The Escape Game is doing everything possible to give guests the safest possible experience, including disinfecting between every game, offering contactless check-in, hosting all-private experiences capped at 5 rooms/41 people.
Lone Star Riverboat Cruise
Thursday, July 8th from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
- Price: $35
- BYOB
- Evening cruise, 2.5 hours
All aboard one of Lone Star Riverboats’ environmentally-friendly vessels! Experience the exhilaration of the outdoors, the abundant waterfowl, and the ever-changing Austin city skyline.
BYOB: Unlimited non-alcoholic drinks (bottled water, sodas, juices, an assortment of mixers), plus all your ice, extra ice chests, and all supplies (plastic cups, napkins, TABC certified bartender will be provided. You just bring your own alcohol (no glass bottles or food of any kind will be permitted).
NOTE: Lone Star Riverboats are taking all the necessary COVID precautions, including disinfecting the boats between cruises, wearing face masks, taking temperatures before each cruise, and using hand sanitizer to ensure the safety of our guests. Lone Star Riverboats request that guests wear face masks and observe social distancing. All tours have a maximum capacity of 80 people.
Haunted History Walking Tour
Friday, July 9th from 8:00pm – 9:30pm
- Tour is 1.5 hours
- Cost will be $28.00 per person
For a not-so-typical take on Austin history, tour guests will experience the ghastly tales of this historic city on this storyteller-led haunted walking tour! Get ready for a good scare as you head out for your nighttime adventure to uncover tales of ghosts, murderers, and the spooky stories in between. Stop at haunted attractions, including the Driskill Hotel, and hear about how Austin has developed over the decades.
NOTE: The majority of the tour is outside, however, masks are encouraged for all customers. Masks are required when entering any historic buildings including the Driskill hotel. Tours are capped at 40 participants.
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
5 miles from hotel
Long Beach Airport
25 miles from hotel
Los Angeles Airport
44 miles from hotel
VEA Newport Beach also offers Hertz Rental Car on site and a complimentary local shuttle.
Pre-order your Annual Conference T-shirt now!
Sport these trendy tees and let everyone know that with the NSA, you Never Stutter Alone! Order your t-shirt when you register and we’ll have it waiting for you upon check-in.
Donate A Silent Auction Item
Our Silent Auction is one of the most talked-about happenings at the Conference. Attendees check out the autographed sports memorabilia and scheme on how much to bid to win the gourmet chocolate and coffee gift basket and other fantastic auction items.
Have a Silent Auction item to donate? Email us and tell us about it!
Consider the following donation ideas when thinking of items to donate for our Silent Auction. Keep in mind that all money raised through the auction helps fuel the NSA to continue to change lives!
- Apple iPad Mini or AirPods
- Envelope full of scratch-off lottery tickets from your state
- Gaming System
- Autographed sports memorabilia
- Stay at a vacation rental or resort
- Tickets/parking passes to a professional sporting event
Donate A Gift Card
Donating a gift card is easy! Simply purchase a gift card from a well-known nationwide store or restaurant at any dollar amount ($5, $10, $20, etc.) and bring it with you to the conference. We’ll collect the cards when you check-in to the conference. All donated gift cards will be grouped randomly and raffled off during the Annual Conference. And who knows…you might be a lucky grand prize winner!
Need ideas for gift cards? Think outside the box…store! Consider gift cards to places and services such as:
- Exxon/Mobil/Shell/WaWa/Sheetz
- Hello Fresh/Blue Apron
- Disney+/HBOMax/Amazon Prime/ Kindle Unlimited/Audible
- Etsy/Michaels/AC Moore
- National grocery chains
- Hilton/Hyatt/Marriott/IHG/Wyndham Hotels
Amazon Wishlist
Not able to attend this year, or want to simplify your donation? Purchase a gift card or item from our NSA Conference Amazon Wishlist and have it sent directly to us. Donation done!
Thanks to the generosity of the Liben Family Fund, special donors, and many of our supporters, we are determined that financial difficulties will not prevent anyone from attending our Conference. However, funds are not unlimited, and due to the increasing number of applications each year, we aren’t able to award as much as we’d like.
We encourage those with financial hardships to apply, but please keep in mind that we do not offer 100% scholarships for anyone and that funds are limited. In addition, yearly scholarship funding may run out before the deadline.
Thank you to all who applied for scholarship funding during this cycle. All scholarship funding for 2023 has been awarded and all recipients have been notified.
The 2021 NSA Annual Conference will be here sooner than you think, and we can’t wait to see everyone in Austin, TX in early July!
The NSA is always looking for fresh, fun, and informative workshop ideas to help attendees learn more about stuttering, its impact and how to live one’s best life.
Interactive small group discussions on provocative topics make for great workshops. Cutting-edge research sessions are also well-received. Workshops about careers, relationships, advice for parents, covert stuttering, overcoming stigma, and self-acceptance are always favorites. And, don’t forget about fun and helpful sessions for kids, ‘tweens, and teens!
Together, let’s make the 2021 NSA Annual Conference the best one — it all starts with your workshop proposal.
Scholarships
We don’t want financial difficulties to prevent anyone from attending our conference.
It’s impossible to describe how powerful it is to spend four days where the majority of people you talk with, stutter. They understand what it is like to live with a stutter every day and achieve success in life.
The NSA Annual Conference is something that can’t be described; whether online or in person, you have to experience it for yourself. In numerous workshops, sessions, and events you’ll learn about stuttering from experts, explore your attitudes toward living life as a person who stutters, make new friends, reconnect with old friends, be entertained, and feel a togetherness that you’ve never felt before.
But don’t take our word for it. Read these testimonials from recent Conference attendees.
NSA 2020 Virtual Conference
While this year’s Conference didn’t look quite the same as in years past, we were able to deliver an experience that won’t soon be forgotten! This online event offered connection, support, and education to people who stutter of all ages through interactive Zoom sessions, keynote conversations, roundtable discussions, games, and fun activities, all surrounding the theme of: Changing Lives Together.
COVID-19 / Event Safety Protocols
Read about our safety protocol.
Cancellations received prior to June 1, 2023 will receive a full refund minus $100 processing fee per attendee.
Cancellations received after June 1, 2023 are non-refundable.
The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa accepts reservation cancellations with no penalty if received 72 hours prior to scheduled check in.