Published on March 2nd, 2022
Written by Jan L. Mayes, MSc. The theme of World Hearing Day 2022 is, “To hear for life, listen with care.” In our modern world, harmfully loud recreational sound exposures have become commonplace. My co-author Daniel [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2021
Written By: M. Kathleen Pichora-Fuller Recent Funding Announcement and Background In 2021, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $9.6M for the infrastructure needed to renew and extend the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA). Planning [&hellip... Read More →
Published on November 17th, 2020
Many speech-language pathologists often have to schedule their time serving patients across a variety of facilities, including clinics, hospitals, community health centres, schools and nursing care facilities. These mobile healthcare professionals need solutions that help streamline [&hellip... Read More →
Published on September 10th, 2020
Please join SAC in congratulating Dr. Aura Kagan, S-LP(C) for winning the 2020 Robin Tavistock Award for the immense contribution she has made to the aphasia world. This award, named after Robin Tavistock who founded the Tavistock Trust [&hellip... Read More →
Published on June 25th, 2020
By: Martha Vowles The community of Canadian speech-language pathologists and audiologists has lost a shining light, a wise mentor, a spirited advocate and a dear friend. André Gustave Joël Lafargue, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 25th, 2020
By: Virginia Martin In 1970, The Canadian Speech and Hearing Association, the founding name of SAC, was six years old and there had been significant progress. Membership had gone from the original 12 in 1964 to [&hellip... Read More →
Published on May 20th, 2020
To highlight the work of our members and associates, we are launching our Professional Insights Communiqué Interview Series. We have invited a number of SAC members and associates to share their unique professional experiences, promoting the importance [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 27th, 2020
By: Virginia Martin SAC Charter member, Marian Neild, died in Winnipeg on March 20, 2020 at 97 years old. Marian had earlier careers before she returned to school. She worked in England as a nurse’s aid [&hellip... Read More →
Published on April 16th, 2020
By: Rodney Taylor, Doctor of Audiology, Advanced Studies in Tinnitus and Hyperacusis, Certified by the American Institute of Balance for Concussion and Vestibular Rehabilitation What is Covid-19? Coronaviruses are a relatively large family of viruses that [&hellip... Read More →
Published on March 4th, 2020
By Virginia Martin Since almost all the early pioneers in our professions in Canada were women, the culture surrounding women in the workplace had an influence on the professions. One concrete and obvious influence was a [&hellip... Read More →
Multilingual Caseloads:
On the Same Page Using Universal Design for Learning
June 21st
Protecting Hearing For Life
March 2nd
Research on Hearing and Aging in the Canadian Longitudinal Study of Aging
May 20th
Tribute to Margaret Chown Morse
May 11th
Building One Reading Brain at a Time: The Journey to Aligning Classroom Practices to the Science of Reading
April 27th
Reflections of a Speech-Language Pathologist: Perceptions of our Profession and Unique Opportunities
April 26th
Tribute to Elaine (Heaton) Siemens
April 8th
Gender Affirming Voice Training: A Snapshot from Canada
March 30th
Obituary of SAC Member Sue Christensen Wright
January 20th
In the clinic or on the road. Electronic direct billing at your fingertips.
November 17th
SAC Member Dr. Aura Kagan Wins the 2020 Robin Tavistock Award
September 10th
Guidelines and Recommendations for Telesupervision of Telepractice Placements in Speech-Language Pathology – An Alternate Model of Clinical Education in Pandemic Times
July 20th
Social Communication and ADHD in Schools
July 16th
Tribute to André Gustave Joël Lafargue
June 25th
