Credit: James Cook University
Researchers from James Cook University in Queensland, Australia are conducting a research project to look at the attidues and experiences of speech-language pathologists regarding the use of Melodic Intonation Therapy with children who have speech and language disorders.
They have created a survey to look into these attitudes and experiences and are seeking participation from S-LPs internationally.
Credit: Brock University
The Applied Linguistics Department at Brock University is hosting an online Applied Linguistics Speaker Series. On Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 1 p.m., the series will feature a public lecture on Aphasia Friendly Canada Business Campaign.
The Aphasia Friendly Canada Business Campaign is a non-profit organization founded the speaker of this lecture, Dr. Lori Buchanan. Their goal is to eliminate the societal roadblocks that contribute to the loneliness and isolation that many people with communication disorders face. In this presentation, Dr. Buchanan will tell you the story about how they started this campaign, what they are currently doing and what they ultimately hope to achieve.
Register for the Applied Linguistics Speaker Series now!
Credit: The National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
This moderated and live webinar includes a presentation and discussion on the Recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) on Extended Dose Intervals and Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccines, with live Q&A to inform health care and vaccine providers. This webinar is hosted by the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID), in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC).
Presentation highlights:
English Session:
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Moderator: April Killikelly, PhD, PHAC
Participants: Dr. Robyn Harrison, NACI; Dr. Jesse Papenburg, NACI; Dr. Bryna Warshawsky, PHAC; Austin Nam, PhD, PHAC; and Beate Sander, PhD, NACI
Register: Click here
French Session:
Friday, May 7, 2021
1:00pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Moderator: Lindsay Colas, PHAC
Participants: Dr. Jesse Papenburg, NACI; Dr. Robyn Harrison, NACI; Dr. Philippe De Wals, NACI
Register : Click here
Please note, due to time limitations, not all questions can be answered.
The same presentation will be delivered in English and in French.
The webinars will be recorded and available on the NCCID website immediately following each event.
For any registration difficulties, please contact NCCID: nccid@umanitoba.ca
Credit: Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is conducting an assessment on autism which will be used by policy makers to inform the development of a National Autism Strategy. An important part of the assessment process is gathering input from organizations that serve Autistic people, families or other supporters such as service providers and educators.
These community conversations will take place in Ontario via Zoom on:
There are also a number of community conversations listed for other specific audiences that may be of interest to you or the people you serve. The conversations will explore two key questions:
Registration is now open and we encourage you and others in your network to consider joining. Please register as soon as possible!
The CAHS is also seeking direct input from Autistic adults, family members and other supporters including service providers, educators and volunteers. They have created an online engagement hub that allows individuals to share their views by taking a survey or participating in discussion forums. The engagement hub is open until June 14, 2021.
Register for the community conversations now!
World Hearing Day is an annual global advocacy event and the most extensive awareness campaign calling for action to address hearing loss and related issues. By celebrating this day, we bring additional awareness about hearing loss and the importance of ear and hearing care and enable communities worldwide to promote this important health issue as a national agenda item. This year also marks the release of the first ever World Report on Hearing.
Every year, this day addresses a specific theme. The theme of World Hearing Day 2021 is:
Hearing care for ALL!
Screen. Rehabilitate. Communicate
World Hearing Day aims to address the following:
Learn more about World Hearing Day and the World Report on Hearing.
• Organizations and providers that deliver home care services or personal support services to seniors and persons with disabilities
• Regulated health professionals
• Professionals or organizations that provide in-person counselling services
• Organizations that provide health care including retirement homes, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, independent health facilities and
mental health and addictions counselling supports
• Laboratories and specimen collection centres
• Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, including medications, medical isotopes,
vaccines and antivirals, medical devices and medical supplies
• Manufacturers, distributors and businesses that provide logistical support of or for products and/or services that support the delivery of health care
in all locations
• Organizations that provide critical personal support services in home or residential services for individuals with physical disabilities
• Organizations that support the provision of food, shelter, safety or protection, and/or social services and other necessities of life to economically
disadvantaged and other vulnerable individuals
• Businesses that are primarily engaged in the provision of health and safety training with conditions
An educational audiologist who is also a late-deafened adult with bilateral cochlear implants has compiled a list of apps for children and adults with hearing loss.
Click here for more information
The Ear Foundation celebrated its 30th birthday in 2019 providing a wonderful opportunity to reflect on this fantastic organisation and all that it has achieved since 1989. During this time the opportunities for people with hearing loss have been transformed by technology, research, family-centred care and education; The Ear Foundation is proud to have been a driving force in many of these changes.
However, rising costs and overheads, increased competition for charitable grants and cuts to training budgets in health and education have had a substantial impact on our charity finances. Staff and trustees have worked hard to address these issues, making changes to staffing, services, increasing grant applications and selling the residential building, Marjorie Sherman House. Unfortunately, this has not resolved our financial challenges and we have had to take the difficult decision to sell the remaining Ear Foundation property and cease trading in a positive, solvent and ethical manner, enabling the charity to leave a financial legacy.
We are therefore very sad to tell you that The Ear Foundation will close on 6th March 2020. We understand that this will come as a shock to many people and particularly those who have worked so hard and contributed to its success.
Much has changed since The Ear Foundation opened its doors. Yet even with the latest technology and all that it offers to children and adults with hearing loss, there continues to be a need for person-centred, family-friendly and practical support and training. It is for this reason that a number of current staff are setting up a new charity to provide services which will continue to make a difference to the everyday lives of deaf children, adults and their families. We hope to bring you further news about this later in March and very much hope that you will continue to be involved with our work.
Finally, a huge thank you to you for supporting The Ear Foundation and being a part of making it such a special organisation. We hope you will stay in touch.
With our best wishes,
The Ear Foundation team
The current website will remain live throughout March with information and updates www.earfoundation.org.uk
Keep an eye out on our social media platforms for more information and updates:
Facebook – The Ear Foundation
Instagram – @theearfoundation
Twitter – @EarFoundation
If you have any queries, please contact info@earfoundation.org.uk
