PHPA 3687: Conference Planning for an Annual Maryland Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Stakeholders Conference

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking a contractor to provide conference planning and implementation services for an annual virtual statewide conference. The conference aims to promote knowledge and awareness of successful strategies and increase attendees' ability to provide culturally competent services to children engaged in the screening/diagnostic process, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their families. The contractor will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the conference, including securing a virtual platform, managing logistics, and applying for American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) continuing education units. Some key requirements for the contractor include: • Providing proof of at least two years of experience planning conferences for a minimum of 75 attendees • Providing proof of experience engaging and collaborating with deaf or hard of hearing individuals in Maryland • Securing American Sign Language interpreters for meeting participants accessing presentations virtually • Managing logistics leading up to and on the day of the conference • Applying for ASHA continuing education units for conference attendees • Providing a final report, including evaluations and attendance numbers, to the Maryland Department of Health.