ASHA and the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center have implemented many practices and protocols to ensure that we have created a comfortable, safety-conscious environment for everyone. Our goal is to help you feel confident about participating at the in-person ASHA Convention in New Orleans.
Proof of full vaccination is required for all able and eligible individuals to register for the in-person ASHA Convention this year. We anticipate that the CDC may update its vaccination guidelines to include booster doses, therefore, we strongly encourage proof of a booster as well. (Verify your vaccination through CrowdPass.)
Unvaccinated individuals may register, however, a negative PCR/molecular or antigen test administered onsite at the ASHA Convention will be required for participation. Registrant badges will not be mailed in advance to unvaccinated individuals; badges may only be picked up onsite after testing negative.
We strongly recommend that everyone who is able and eligible, regardless of their vaccination status, wear a mask while participating in all ASHA Convention activities. This policy is subject to change as we approach the event date and the pandemic continues to evolve, so please be prepared to wear a mask if required.
Read the full Vaccination and Masking Policy.
Tuesday, November 15
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 16
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 17
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 18
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
7:00 a.m. – noon
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, First Floor, Hall E Foyer
We will have a designated room where COVID-19 rapid tests will be administered onsite by health professionals. Unvaccinated attendees must check-in and test negative at the testing room before they can proceed to Registration to pick up their badge. The initial test required for people who declined to provide proof of vaccination is provided at no cost.
Reduced-cost COVID-19 tests will be available to all attendees in our onsite testing room for anyone who wishes to take a test during the ASHA Convention. Anyone who is experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms should go immediately to the testing room. We encourage everyone to test themselves before, during and after the ASHA Convention.
The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has earned the Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s® GBAC STAR™ facility accreditation, which defines international standards for sanitation, disinfection, and hygiene. They are using cutting-edge cleaning techniques to prevent infection. Regular environmental testing will be performed by sampling high-touch surfaces throughout the building using a Hygiena SystemSURE Plus Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) that ensures a safe environment for all of our guests, clients and employees.
Additional preventative measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of all guests:
Learn more about the Convention Center’s health and safety guidelines and initiatives.
Read more about CDC mask recommendations and guidelines.