2026 | CHICAGO

Workshop Proposals

29th Annual Convention

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago O’Hare Rosemont
5500 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018

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Thu. July 23rd @ 1:00 PM to Sat. July 25th @ 11:00 PM

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Submit your proposal by: March 30, 2026
You will hear back from us in May

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If you have any questions
Please reach out to us at workshops@friendswhostutter.org

Friends Workshop Proposal Form

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Welcome Friends!

Thank you for your interest in facilitating a workshop at our 29th Annual Friends Convention in Chicago this summer. We welcome your creativity, so please don't hesitate to share your ideas with us below.

If you're interested in facilitating more than one workshop, please submit one proposal form per workshop. This helps us stay organized. Thank you!

Headshot & Bio

Your Bio*

Please share a brief bio (75 words max) to introduce yourself to workshop participants. Feel free to highlight your background, passion, and any relevant experiences.

Your Headshot*

Please upload a photo below

Max. file size: 10 MB.

About You

Name*

First Last

Age & Pronouns

Age (if under 18) Pronouns

Email Address*

(Our follow up emails will be sent to this address.)

Phone*

What's your occupation?

Please tell us what you do for work or study. We're hoping to learn about the wide variety of interests, experiences, talents, and careers represented in our stuttering community.

I am a...*

(Please select all that apply)

Parent/caregiver of someone who stutters

Adult who stutters

Teen who stutters (age 14 or older)

Sibling of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Significant other to someone who stutters

Friend/relative of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Speech-language pathologist

SLP Grad/Undergrad Student

Other

Which Friends programs have you attended before?*

(Please select all that apply)

One-Day Events

Annual Summer Convention

Virtual Groups

It's my first time attending any Friends program

Have you facilitated a workshop with Friends before?*

Yes, at a one-day event

Yes, at the annual convention

Yes, at both a one-day and the annual convention

No, this will be my first time

How would you like to facilitate this workshop?*

I plan to facilitate this workshop solo

I will facilitate with co-facilitators

I would like or am open to being assigned co-facilitator(s)

# of co-facilitators*

About the workshop

Workshop Title*

Audience / Participants*

(Please select all that apply)

Public Workshop Description (100 words max)*

Write a brief description that will be visible to attendees. Include what participants can expect.

Workshop Format and Planning Details*

Please share a bit more about the format of the session and what participants will be doing during this workshop. What will the session include (formal presentation, small group discussions, panel, movement activities, drawing/writing/art, etc.)? Include any space, material, or accessibility requests. This information is for planning purposes and will not be made public.

What do you hope participants would take away from the workshop?*

What benefit or impact do you hope this workshop will offer the Friends community? What feelings would you like them to leave with (e.g., confidence, understanding, less isolation, etc.)

AV needs:*

We will do our best to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee AV.

No AV needed

AV preferred (I can facilitate without it)

AV required (I cannot facilitate without it)

What would you like?*

Microphone

Slides/projector (computer not included)

Audio playback (speakers)

(Once again, we will do our best to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee AV.)

Room layout preference:*

We will do our best to accommodate room layout requests, but we cannot guarantee a specific setup.

Chairs in a circle

Open space / movement-friendly

Classroom or lecture style seating

No preference

Materials and supplies needed*

Please list any materials or supplies you would like for your workshop (for example: paper, markers, flip chart, etc.). We will do our best to accommodate requests, but we cannot guarantee all supplies.

Co-facilitator

Brief Bio (75 words max)*

Headshot / Photo*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Name*

First Name* Last Name*

Age & Pronouns

Age (if under 18) Pronouns

Occupation

Occupation (if applicable)

Email (if applicable)

Phone (if applicable)

They are a...*

(Please select all that apply)

Parent/caregiver of someone who stutters

Adult who stutters

Teen who stutters (age 14 or older)

Sibling of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Significant other to someone who stutters

Friend/relative of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Speech-language pathologist

SLP Grad/Undergrad Student

Other

Have they facilitated a workshop with Friends before?*

Yes, at a one-day event

Yes, at the annual convention

Yes, at both a one-day and the annual convention

No, this will be their first time

Co-facilitator #2

Brief Bio (75 words max)*

Headshot / Photo*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Name*

First Name* Last Name*

Age & Pronouns

Age (if under 18) Pronouns

Occupation (if applicable)

Email (if applicable)

Phone (if applicable)

They are a...*

(Please select all that apply)

Parent/caregiver of someone who stutters

Adult who stutters

Teen who stutters (age 14 or older)

Sibling of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Significant other to someone who stutters

Friend/Relative of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Speech-language pathologist

SLP Grad/Undergrad Student

Other

Have they facilitated a workshop with Friends before?*

Yes, at a one-day event

Yes, at the annual convention

Yes, at both a one-day and the annual convention

No, this will be their first time

Co-facilitator #3

Brief Bio (75 words max)*

Headshot / Photo*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Name*

First Name* Last Name*

Age & Pronouns

Age (if under 18) Pronouns

Occupation (if applicable)

Email (if applicable)

Phone (if applicable)

Thye are a...*

(Please select all that apply)

Parent/caregiver of someone who stutters

Adult who stutters

Teen who stutters (age 14 or older)

Sibling of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Significant other to someone who stutters

Friend/Relative of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Speech-language pathologist

SLP Grad/Undergrad Student

Other

Have they facilitated a workshop with Friends before?*

Yes, at a one-day event

Yes, at the annual convention

Yes, at both a one-day and the annual convention

No, this will be their first time

Co-facilitator #4

Brief Bio (75 words max)*

Headshot / Photo*

Max. file size: 10 MB.

Name*

First Name* Last Name*

Age & Pronouns

Age (if under 18) Pronouns

Occupation (if applicable)

Email (if applicable)

Phone (if applicable)

Thye are a...*

(Please select all that apply)

Parent/caregiver of someone who stutters

Adult who stutters

Teen who stutters (age 14 or older)

Sibling of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Significant other to someone who stutters

Friend/Relative of someone who stutters (age 14 or older)

Speech-language pathologist

SLP Grad/Undergrad Student

Other

Have they facilitated a workshop with Friends before?*

Yes, at a one-day event

Yes, at the annual convention

Yes, at both a one-day and the annual convention

No, this will be their first time

Schedule & Availability

Which days of the convention will you be attending?*

(Please select all that apply)

Thu. 7/23

Fri. 7/24

Sat. 7/25

Which days are you available to facilitate your workshop?*

(Please select all that apply)

Thu. 7/23

Fri. 7/24

Sat. 7/25

Is there anything else you'd like us to know?

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