2024 National RiteCare Conference

Honestly, it's for Everyone

September 25-27, 2024   |   Omaha, Nebraska

Hello.

Thanks for dropping by! We are ready to welcome you to Omaha and hope you will join us at the 2024 National RiteCare Conference, poster session, or Golf Benefit - or maybe all three!

You are invited.

Bring your friends. This conference is for everyone and does not require an invitation, professional credentials or formal attire. Simply register through the link on this page.

Honestly, its for everyone.

Come see for yourself. Omaha is consistently ranked a “best value” city, known for offering accessibility, affordability and fun. Omaha continually earns top honors and ranks on national lists for music, food and more! There really is something here for everyone. Those unfamiliar with our city may want to visit Omaha online and seek out a few things in advance of the conference.

 

Hello! From Omaha, Nebraska.

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Conference Registration

Register for the Conference

• Early Bird pricing good through 8/8.
  • Conference registrations accepted through 9/9/2024 at 11:59 p.m.
• Scholarships Available
  • The Scottish Rite Omaha Foundation is offering 10 ($200 each) Nebraska student scholarships
    
    • Email John Maxell by 7/19/24 to apply.
    • Include the following: Name, Program, Graduation Date, and Your Interest in the Field (200 words or less, please!)
  • The National Scottish Rite offering scholarships for clinicians – first come first serve!
    • Apply here!

Register for the Golf Outing

• Golf registrations close on 9/18/24 or at 120 golfers.

Program Schedule

• Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
  • Afternoon golf benefit at Willow Lakes Golf Course and meal.
  • Evening conference check-in.
  • Poster session and tours of MMI and RiteCare Clinic.
• Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024
  • Morning conference check-in
  • All day conference (includes breakfast and lunch).
• Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
  • Morning conference (includes breakfast and lunch). 

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Presentation Details

CALL FOR POSTERS IS CLOSED as of June 1, 2024.

POSTER FORMAT

• Poster session will take place in the evening on Wednesday, September 25.
• Posterboard size: 36 W x 48 H inches.
• Presenters must be present with their poster.
• Submission Guidelines:
  • Complete the Call for Presentations 2024 Conference form; save form.
  • Email form on or before the deadline of March 15 (extended to June 1, 2024).

Presenters will be notified of a Conference Committee decision via email by April 15 (extended to June 15, 2024.)

Poster Presentation Topics

• Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication.
• Literacy and Dyslexia.
• Professional Development, Leadership, Strategic Planning.
• Mental Health & Well-Being.
• Telehealth.
• Interprofessional Collaboration.
• Supervision.
• Ethics.
• Inclusion and Belonging.

CALL FOR PAPERS IS CLOSED.

Look for presentations on these topics!

• Telepractice.
• Ethics.
• Supervision.
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse services.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration.
• Adapted books.
• Spelling and writing.
• Literacy and dyslexia.
• Brand development.
• Fundraising.
• Leadership.

Meet our friends.

The Scottish Rite Masons have been a supporting force in Nebraska since 1867.

By providing funds and creating a partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute and University of Nebraska Kearney, they have developed RiteCare to the successful program it is today.

RiteCare of Nebraska prides itself on providing exceptional, specialized, safe, inclusive and diverse intervention through a variety of locations, in Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings and Kearney, treating children with a wide variety of speech, language and swallowing needs, and ensuring that all services are provided regardless of a family’s ability to pay.

• Four clinics
• serving more than 600 children
• across 29 counties
• providing more than 10 distinct services
• over 6,200 visits (in 2021)

Conference Information

Accessibility

The 2024 National RiteCare Conference is committed to making the conference accessible and working to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Attendees who need specific accommodations should send an email in advance of the event to help us provide you the best possible experience.

Registration Information

• Conference Dates: September 25-27, 2024
• Check In: Sept. 25, 5:30 p.m.
• Conference Begins: Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m.
• Conference Registration Includes:

Professional: $200 Early Bird*  |  $300 Standard
Conference materials, poster session, continuing education credits, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday & Friday.

Student | Guest: $150 Early Bird*  |  $200 Standard
Conference materials, poster session, and breakfast and lunch on Thursday & Friday.

Poster Presentation Only: $25 Masons
Entry to only the poster session on Wednesday evening.

*Early Bird pricing good through 8/8.

• REGISTER: Registrations accepted through 9/9/2024 at 11:59 p.m.
• Refunds: A 50% refund will be provided if you need to cancel after 9/9/2024.
• Conference Contact:
  UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
  Speech-Language Pathology Department
  402-559-6460  |  Send Email

Conference Venue

Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68106

Hotel 

Book your group rate for the conference. Hotel room blocks at a reduced conference rate are available at the following Marriott hotels:

• Courtyard, Omaha Aksarben Village
  1625 S 67th St Omaha, NE 68106
  402-951-4300
• Residence Inn, Omaha Aksarben Village
  1717 S 67th St Omaha, NE 68106
  402-551-8000

RiteCare Classic Golf Outing

Wednesday morning kicks off the conference with the RiteCare Classic Golf Outing and Benefit, which supports the RiteCare Speech and Language Clinics and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Omaha.

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024
• 10 am - 5 pm
• REGISTER and learn more on their website.

Poster Session and MMI Tours

You won't want to miss the evening of Wednesday, September 25, 2024!

Check-in begins at the Munroe-Meyer Institute as attendees present their posters and MMI speech-language pathologists give tours of Omaha's RiteCare Clinic | MMI.

Social Media

Like, follow and share 2024 National RiteCare Conference details on social media and use the conference hashtag: #2024RiteCareOmaha

• Children's Language & Literacy Conference Facebook
• Munroe-Meyer Institute Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Conference Hosts

• Department of Speech-Language Pathology at UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute
• RiteCare of Nebraska
• Scottish Rite Foundation of Nebraska

Contact Us

To learn more about this conference or to ask questions, please send us an email or call 402-559-6460.