ASHA Leadership has set a policy for vaccination and masking for all live events. Proof of full vaccination will be required for all able and eligible individuals to register for an in-person event. Full vaccination is defined as two doses of a two-dose vaccine series (e.g., Pfizer, Moderna) or one dose of a one-dose vaccine series (J&J). Unvaccinated individuals may register for live events, however, a negative PCR/molecular or antigen test administered onsite at the event will be required for participation. The destination may also apply additional conditions and requirements for unvaccinated individuals. We will follow the event destination’s masking requirements and will update our policy at least 30 days in advance of the event.
Our responsibility is to keep everyone as safe as possible at the ASHA Convention. This includes determining baseline health and safety requirements for participation, such as vaccination, early in our planning process based on the information we have at the time. The logistics needed to meet the established vaccination policy are already in place, and we will not be changing the policy.
Proof of full vaccination is required for all able and eligible individuals to register for the in-person ASHA Convention this year. (Go to the Vaccination Verification Instructions to read the instructions and 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. You may not provide a negative result from a test taken elsewhere in lieu of testing onsite. Badges will not be mailed in advance to unvaccinated individuals; they may only be picked up onsite at Registration after testing negative. The test required for individuals who decline to provide proof of vaccination is provided at no cost.
Accommodations will not be granted. You must either:
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. We encourage everyone to test themselves before, during and after the ASHA Convention.
As communicable diseases evolve, there may be limitations to vaccines and testing to reduce transmission. Masks continue to be a proven effective preventative measure for large gatherings that can be universally utilized by most participants. 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.
If you are unable to meet these requirements and recommendations, we encourage you to register for the ASHA Convention Virtual Library, which offers an extensive array of pre-recorded sessions, all eligible for continuing education credit.