CASLPA Resources

NEW PUBLICATIONS
The following newly developed publications and brochures are available from the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association.

Hard of Hearing Youth Speak Out
What do young hard of hearing people think? This publication provides the views of 290 hard of hearing Canadian youth who completed a national survey; topics covered include education, access, self-identification and personal issues. Reports from two workshops involving hard of hearing youth are also presented. Editor: Ruth Warick. Cost: $7.

Equal Access to the Canadian Justice System for Persons who are Hard of Hearing or Deafened
This policy paper by the Human Rights/Legal Committee of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association addresses access for persons who are hard of hearing or deafened to the Canadian justice system. The document is intended to set policy directions for addressing the court-related needs of persons who are hard of hearing, including persons who are oral deaf and deafened adults. Cost: $7.

Information Brochures

Noise Annoys! Provides a chart of noise level and advises and how to fight noise pollution.

Living with a Hearing Loss. Describes a hearing loss, signs of deteriorating hearing and what can you can do.

Communicating with a Hard of Hearing Person. Explains how a hard of hearing person hears and how to improve communication.

Making the Invisible Visible. Provides suggestions for self-advocacy and self-identification of one's hearing loss.

Consumer Advice for Buying Hearing Aids. Provides advice on who to see to obtain a hearing aid and what to beware of, as well as how to ensure your rights when you make a purchase.

A Chance to Hear, A Chance to be Heard. A general information brochure about what CHHA does, how it operates and who can join.

Cost is 25 cents for each brochure; bulk orders include a postal and handling charge. Cost for reports is $7 each for Hard of Hearing Youth Speak Out & Equal Access to the Canadian Justice System.

Forward requests to the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association, 2435 Holly Lane, Suite 205 Ottawa ON Canada K1V 7P2.

Fax: 613 516-4718.
E-mail: chhanational@chha.ca
Web site: www.chha.ca

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LATEST CASLPA NEWS



Caseload Management Planning Tool
The Caseload Management Planning Tool (available in the members-only section of the CASLPA website) is an innovative approach to caseload/workload management that can be applied to both individual provider and service perspectives.

New CASLPA Workshop
CASLPA is pleased to present Edythe Strand: Differentiating Oral-Motor Speech Disorders and Management of Childhood Apraxia of Speech, February 10, 2012 in Vancouver and September 14, 2012 in Ottawa.

CASLPA Conference 2012
Online Registration Now Open! Save up to $100 on the full conference registration fee by registering early.

Membership Survey
2011 CASLPA Membership Survey Results are now posted on members only area.

New Webcast Available
Through the Leadership Lens! Pathways to Excellence in Speech, Language and Literacy with Wayne Secord.

Clinical Research Grants
Applications are now available for the CASLPA and Saint Elizabeth Rehab clinical research grants. Completed applications are due by May 31, 2012.

FOCUS Topics
2012 Communiqué FOCUS topics announced.

Mental Health Table Forum:
Which Doors Lead to Where? How to Enhance Access to Mental Health Service: Barriers, Facilitators and Opportunities for Canadians' Mental Health

New CASLPA Survey Reports Available
Based on two surveys completed by CASLPA members earlier this year, the Private Practice Fee Survey Report and the Working in Educational Settings Survey Report are available in the members-only section of the CASLPA website.

CASLPA Project on Speech, Language and Hearing Services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit

With funding from Health Canada, CASLPA completed a project on speech, language and hearing services for First Nations, Metis and Inuit Children. Read the literature review, survey report and project summary.

Advocating for the Professions
Early ID, UNHS, disability tax credit. Read the latest update.

Poll Results
Archive of CASLPA Poll Results

Student Chat Forum

Join the Student Forum chat room sponsored by the Elks and Royal Purple of Canada. Students can interact with each other and professionals who will monitor the site. Ask questions, post thoughts, share tips on studying and even seek career or other advice.

CASLPA Publications Online
Read the latest issues of Communiqué or our monthly e-news CommunE-cate (Members Only) Access CJSLPA from the new portal www.cjslpa.ca

Read Featured Articles from CJSLPA and Communiqué (available to public)

Contact Us
Contact information for National Office, Board of Directors and President, Provincial Associations, University Programs and anyone else you may want to reach.


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