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Political Action in the 2015 Federal Election
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Huw Williams, Impact Public Affairs
LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR
*NEW DATE AND TIME* September 10, 2015 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EDT)
Level: Introductory
This Lunch & Learn will provide an overview of government advocacy during an election season. SAC members and associates will learn how they can make an impact in the upcoming federal election and about SAC’s new online election advocacy tool. This is a great opportunity for communication health professionals to learn about advocating for the professions and ensuring that decision-makers are aware of the important services they provide. Click here to learn more.
This free Lunch & Learn is eligible for SAC CEEs and is available exclusively to SAC members and associates. A free webcast of this Lunch & Learn will also be available for members and associates to download the week after the webinar.
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Contemporary Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
Linda Hood, PhD
WORKSHOP: Winnipeg, Manitoba
September 25, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CDT)
REGISTER NOW (Space is limited!)
Level: Intermediate
Individuals with auditory neuropathy/dys‐synchrony (AN/AD, ANSD) have varied auditory and other characteristics, including speech understanding and reduced temporal processing ability. These factors combine differently for each patient, resulting in variable ability to use auditory information, impact on language development and success with different management approaches. This workshop supports a multi-disciplinary approach to identifying and monitoring physiologic changes over time. Click here to learn more.
This workshop is eligible for SAC CEEs.
Registration Fees:
$275 member | $175 communication health assistant associate | $135 student associate | $425 non-member
For a full list of registration options and fees, please visit our website.
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Children Who Struggle to Speak: Establishing Effective Vocal-Verbal Skills for Children With Apraxia of Speech and Other Speech Sound Disorders
Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP
WORKSHOP: Regina, Saskatchewan
October 30, 2015 | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (CST)
 REGISTER NOW (Space is limited!)
Level: Intermediate
This workshop will demonstrate the Kaufman Speech to Language Protocol evaluation and treatment approach in a practical manner. It will highlight elements of shaping word approximations and the use of natural phonological processes in therapy, as well as cueing and scripting systems. This workshop will provide clinicians with many tips and suggestions that they can use immediately. Click here to learn more.
This workshop is eligible for SAC CEEs.
Register on or before September 30, 2015 to save up to $50 with the early bird rate!
Early Bird Registration Fees:
$225 member | $125 communication health assistant associate | $110 student associate | $375 non-member
For a full list of registration options and fees, please visit our website.
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EHDI Toolkit: Developing a Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program
Bill Campbell,
M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
WEBINAR
*NEW DATE*
October 7, 2015
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER NOW
(Deadline: Oct. 6, 3:00 p.m. EDT)
Level: Introductory
There is a large variety of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) programs globally, many of which grew out of small-scale regional programs. However, too few of these programs are efficient and accountable. Evaluation of successful UNHS programs shows the need for key components as a basis for program development; we will discuss these components along with the dynamic process of program evaluation. Click here to learn more.
This webinar is eligible for SAC CEEs. A webcast of this webinar will be available for purchase at a later date.
Registration Fees:
$35 member/associate
$25 student associate
$100 member/associate group rate (3 or more)
$45 non-member
For a full list of registration options and fees, please visit our website.
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Getting Published in an Academic Journal
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
PhD, Aud(C)
LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR
September 17, 2015
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER NOW (it's free!)
Deadline: Sept. 16, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Level: Introductory
Publishing journal articles is one of the most important and efficient methods of sharing new knowledge, especially in the case of open-source journals. While dissemination of research is an expectation for academics and career scientists, clinicians also contribute new and valuable information to their professions through publications. This webinar will highlight the essential components of peer-reviewed journal writing and familiarize researchers with the peer-review process. Click here to learn more.
This free Lunch & Learn is eligible for SAC CEEs and is available exclusively to SAC members and associates. A free webcast of this Lunch & Learn will also be available for members and associates to download at a later date.
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Supporting Written Language in Children With Language Impairment
Jennifer Larsen,
PhD, CCC-SLP
WEBINAR
November 4, 2015
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EDT)
REGISTER NOW
Deadline: Nov. 3, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Level: Introductory
The majority of school-aged children with language impairment will struggle with written language. In this webinar, we will discuss evidence-based methods for supporting aspects of the writing process, including planning, drafting, editing and revising using an approach known as self-regulated strategy development. Click here to learn more.
This webinar is eligible for SAC CEEs. A webcast of this webinar will be available for purchase at a later date.
Registration Fees:
$35 member/associate
$25 student associate
$100 member/associate group rate (3 or more)
$45 non-member
For a full list of registration options and fees, please visit our website.
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For the most up-to-date information about all of our upcoming PD opportunities, visit the Professional Development section of our website. For questions about SAC's PD program, please contact Michelle Jackson, Manager of Professional Development, at michelle@sac-oac.ca.
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COMING EVENTS
Items marked with * are eligible for CEEs.
September 10, 2015: Lunch & Learn
Political Action in the 2015 Federal Election*
Huw Williams, Impact Public Affairs
Free (only available to SAC members and associates)
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
September 11, 2015: Workshop
London, ON
Aphasia Treatment Across
the Modalities*
Leora Cherney, PhD, CCC-SLP,
BC-ANCDS
$275 member
$175 communication health assistant associate
$135 student associate
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
September 17, 2015: Lunch & Learn
Getting Published in an Academic Journal*
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, PhD, Aud(C)
Free (only available to SAC members and associates)
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
September 25, 2015: Workshop
Winnipeg, MB
Contemporary Issues in the Evaluation and Management of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder*
Linda Hood, PhD
$275 member
$175 communication health assistant associate
$135 student associate
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
October 4 – 6, 2015: Workshop
Toronto, ON
Charting New Ground: Interprofessional Approaches to Dysphagia Management*
Various presenters
SOLD OUT
October 7, 2015: Webinar
EHDI Toolkit: Developing a Universal Hearing Screening Program*
Bill Campbell, M.Cl.Sc., Reg. CASLPO
$35 member/associate
$25 student associate
$100 group rate (3 or more)
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
October 30, 2015: Workshop
Regina, SK
Children Who Struggle to Speak: Establishing Effective Vocal-Verbal Skills for Children with Apraxia of Speech and Other Speech Sound Disorders*
Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP
$225 member
$125 communication health assistant associate
$110 student associate
REGISTER by September 30 and save!
November 4, 2015: Webinar
Supporting Written Language in Children with Language Impairment*
Jennifer Larsen, PhD, CCC-SLP
$35 member/associate
$25 student associate
$100 group rate (3 or more)
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
November 18, 2015:
Lunch & Learn
Disability Tax Credit*
Lucie Thibault-Beaulne, RN
Free (only available to SAC members and associates)
REGISTER NOW (space is limited!)
April 27 – 30, 2016: Conference
Halifax, NS
SAC Conference 2016*
Various presenters
Registration opens December 2015
September 18 – 22, 2016: Conference
Vancouver, BC
33rd World Congress of Audiology*
Various presenters
Registration opens spring 2016
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Save the Date!
SAC Conference:
April 27 – 30, 2016
Halifax, NS
Photo credit: Alan Deveau/Nova Scotia Tourism.
SAC's next conference will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia from April 27 – 30, 2016. The conference will feature exciting content for speech-language pathologists, students and S-LP assistants. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months!
(SAC's conference will not feature content for audiologists because we are co-hosting the World Congress of Audiology next September.)
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Last Chance to Submit a Paper for SAC's 2016 Conference!
 SAC is accepting contributed papers for our upcoming conference in Halifax. This is an excellent opportunity to present your research to your peers and engage with leaders in the professions!
Visit our website to learn more or to submit your paper. Submission deadline is September 30, 2015.
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Save the Date!
33rd World Congress of Audiology: September 18 – 22, 2016
SAC is proud to be co-hosting the 33rd World Congress of Audiology (WCA) in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 2016. The conference will include exciting content for audiologists, students and audiology assistants.
Visit the WCA 2016 website to learn more. You can also follow @WCA2016Canada on Twitter.
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SAC's Webcast Library
We add new recordings to our webcast library on a regular basis to ensure that members and associates have access to a range of on-demand learning opportunities. Please visit our website for a full list.
Our most recent webcasts include:
Dysarthria in Progressive Neurologic Disease: Differential Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Heather M. Clark, PhD
PURCHASE NOW
Approaches to Voice Therapy
Linda Rammage, PhD, RSLP,
S-LP(C)
PURCHASE NOW
Professional Liability Insurance – What Is It and Why Do I Need It?
Brian Gomes and Maggie Green, BMS Canada Risk Services
DOWNLOAD NOW
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