SAC is thrilled to announce a historic milestone for our professions in Alberta. Following extensive advocacy efforts and ongoing collaboration with the office of the Honourable Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services, the Government of Alberta has officially declared May as Speech & Hearing Month in perpetuity.
This achievement is the result of SAC’s dedicated work with Minister LaGrange’s office on various advocacy topics, which highlighted the fundamental importance of communication health and the vital need for early identification and intervention.
In a letter addressed to SAC’s CEO Luciana Nechita, Minister LaGrange commended the association’s efforts to champion the roles of speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and communication health assistants. She emphasized that the work of our members not only improves the quality of life for Albertans across their lifespan but also reduces the long-term need for more intensive health and social supports.
This “in perpetuity” status is a significant win for our members and the patients they serve. It ensures that every May, the essential contributions of communication health professionals will be recognized and celebrated across Alberta without the need for annual renewals.
SAC would like to thank Minister LaGrange for her support and recognition of the difference our members make in enhancing the lives of Canadians. We look forward to continuing our advocacy work to ensure that communication health remains a priority at the national and provincial levels.
