To receive Registration Information for

Annual CSA Conferences

Contact the CSA National Office Staff toll-free by calling 877-CSA-4-CSA or email CSA at celiacs@csaceliacs.org.

Q. What is the "Annual CSA Conference"?

A. The Annual CSA Conference is a major event in CSA's yearly calendar. In recognition of October as Celiac Disease Awareness Month, CSA invites experts from a broad spectrum of disciplines relating to celiac disease and the required gluten-free diet to share current information. Researchers, healthcare professionals, dietitians, authors, chefs, restaurant owners, and gluten-free food vendors from across the United States participate in this annual educational event.

Q. Are there also Regional and State CSA Conferences ?

A. The national CSA staff and officers assist local CSA leadership in development of Regional and State Conferences. With the Annual CSA Conference scheduled each year during October which is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, the state and regional conferences are encouraged to be scheduled in the spring of the year.

Q . For whom is the Annual CSA Conference designed?

A. The CSA Conference is designed for individuals and their families who are interested in health and diet issues relating to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. The CSA Conference offers continuing education units for physicians, nurses, dietitians and other health-care professionals.

Q. What is the purpose of the Annual CSA Conference?

A. The Annual Conference serves at least three principal purposes for CSA:

•  It is an annual educational update for the membership on the status of celiac disease including research, diet, products and issues.

•  It includes an annual membership meeting for any required organizational business such as election of officers and regional representatives.

•  It includes an annual Governing Board meeting to conduct the necessary governance of the organization.

Q. What does the Annual CSA Conference program emphasize?

A. The CSA Conference programming emphasizes:

•  The most current research and information on celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, and

•  Treatment approaches that encourage a balanced health-supporting lifestyle

Q. What can I expect to gain from my Conference participation?

A. Attending a CSA Conference should enable a participant to:

•  Appreciate patient-centered education

•  Promote self-management of celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis

•  Develop and enhance life-long coping skills for healthy living

•  Gain new knowledge of the increase of incidence, and the complexities of symptoms, diagnoses, research and treatment of celiac disease

•  Understand the role of human and plant genetics, biotechnology, the environment, and exposure to triggering proteins as they relate to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.

•  Learn successful diet management techniques and tips from other individuals living with celiac disease

•  Learn about the various ways information and support is available through local, state and national CSA groups

•  Sample, purchase and learn more about new gluten-free products provided through exhibitor displays and/or product donations

Q. Why should I reserve rooms at the CSA Conference-designated hotel if less expensive rooms can be reserved elsewhere?

A. For a detailed explanation