2026 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 15-17, 2026 • Jacksonville, FL
“25 Years of Progress – Honoring the Legacy and Shaping the Future of EHDI” Facilitated/presented by Karl White
This special plenary session will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the EHDI Conference—a milestone that marks a quarter-century of commitment, collaboration, and progress in early hearing detection and intervention. This session will reflect on the transformative impact of EHDI programs nationwide, recognize the pioneers and partners who helped shape the field, and highlight stories of innovation, resilience, and community. Through a dynamic mix of reflections, multimedia, and forward-looking perspectives, we will honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to the future of EHDI—together.
Presenter: Karl White
Dr. White is a Professor of Psychology, the Emma Eccles Jones Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education, and the founding Director of the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management. He has been the PI or Co-PI for over $50 million of competitively awarded research. His work has been recognized with awards from such diverse organizations as the Deafness Research Foundation, the American Association for Speech Language and Hearing, The Swedish Society of Medicine, and the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf. He has hundreds of publications and presentations at scholarly meetings, and has been an invited speaker to more than 35 countries. He also serves on many national and international advisory groups for organizations such as the United States Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, the Institute of Medicine, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
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No relevant financial relationship exist.
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No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.