Member Benefits
As a membership-driven organization, SAC strives to serve our members and associates.
Advocacy
SAC works hard to promote the important role S-LPs, audiologists and communication health assistants play in the Canadian healthcare and education systems. Each year, we produce various resources and tools to empower our members and associates to help spread the word about their professions. We have also embarked on numerous advertisement campaigns and regularly represent communication health issues on Parliament Hill.
Professional Development
SAC’s Professional Development Program provides quality professional development opportunities for audiologists, speech-language pathologists and communication health assistants. In addition to SAC Conferences and The SAC Audiology Event, we offer a number of in-person workshops and web-learning opportunities throughout the year. All online SAC PD is FREE for members and associates. We also publish the Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA).
Professional Liability Insurance
SAC members and associates have access to a comprehensive and cost-effective Professional Liability Insurance policy for as low as $57 per year through our partnership through BMS. This coverage can cost up to $700 a year for non-SAC members and associates!
Insurance Programs
The Personal has partnered with SAC to offer our members and associates discounts on home, auto, travel and pet insurance.Â
Practice Resources
SAC is the leading provider of professional development, resources and current research for speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communication health assistants in Canada.
Continuing Education Discounts
SAC provides discounts from various partners, including A.T. Still University and ASHA, to help you with your continuing education needs.
Discount Program
There are many exclusive programs and discounts available to SAC members and associates.
Free Access to Journals and Publications
SAC members and associates receive free access to several subscription-based journals.
Mentorship Program
The SAC Mentorship Program connects students and new graduates with experienced speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
Scholarships
Every year, SAC awards scholarships to student associates pursuing careers in communication health through the SAC Scholarship Program.
Clinical Research Grants
SAC’s Clinical Research Grants aim to increase the clinical evidence base in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology in Canada. Each year, SAC may award up to two grants of $5,000 each.
Awards & Recognition
The professions of speech-language pathology and audiology are constantly evolving and advancing, and this would not be possible without the tireless work of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants.
SAC recognizes the immense contribution our members and associates make to their professions and communities, and wants to celebrate this dedication and determination.
Find a Professional Directory
The directory is available for potential clients to connect with S-LPs and audiologists in their area. Members in the Find a Professional Directory can now add the cities and provinces where they practice – a complimentary benefit included with membership.Â