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Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA)
Contact 1: Angie D'Aoust, Communications Manager
Phone (Bus): (613)567-9968, Ext. 241
(Cell): (613) 355-8261
(Fax): (613)567-2859
E-mail: pubs@caslpa.ca and angie@caslpa.caContact2: Judith Gallant, Publications Coordinator
Phone (Bus): (613)567-9968, Ext. 242
E-mail: judy@caslpa.caContact3: Toni Knox, Communications Assistant
Phone (Bus): (613)567-9968, Ext: 243
E-mail: toni@caslpa.caAddress: #920 - 1 rue Nicholas Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7
Web Site: www.caslpa.ca
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-259-8519
Other Locations:
Provincial Board Director contacts can be provided when requested but change on a regular basis.
Keys: Speech; Language; Voice; Speech-language; Speech-language pathology; Speech-language pathologists; Hearing; Audiologists; Stuttering; Swallowing; Communication; Noise; Health; Literacy.
Anything releated to speech, language, hearing issues and communication disorders.
Expertise:
Year Established: 1964
Number of Employees: 12Mandate:
CASLPA is the single national body that supports the needs, interests and development of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel across Canada. Speech-language pathologists and audiologists are professionals who evaluate and treat people who have speech, language, or hearing disorders. Working with educators, medical and rehabilitation personnel, psychologists, and social workers, these professionals are usually part of a comprehensive team of rehabilitation specialists.The CASLPA vision statement is: Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists working collaboratively to maximize the communication potential of all Canadians.
CASLPA's mission statement is: To champion and support the professional needs of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, to facilitate the growth and development of our members thereby maximizing the communication potential of Canadians.
Features:
· have in-house training programs
· have formed strategic alliances/partnerships
· are involved in e-commerce
· can speak about change management
· can speak about government policies
Story Ideas:
December 17, 2007: CASLPA Comments on Consumer Safety Action Plan
Calls on Prime Minister for Action on Noisy Toys
Updated: January 3, 2008