Speech-Language & Audiology Canada

Speech-Language & Audiology Canada SAC is the only national organization passionately supporting and representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel inclusively.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supplements or compensates for challenges in speech-language production...
10/13/2026

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) supplements or compensates for challenges in speech-language production and/or comprehension, including spoken and written modes of communication. This may include gestures, picture boards, and speech-generating devices.

Speech-language pathologists assess and support AAC use, often working with communication health assistants to help put those strategies into everyday practice.

This AAC Awareness Month, here are 3 simple ways to support someone who communicates using AAC in everyday moments.

Learn more about AAC in SAC's info sheet:https://www.sac-oac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SAC-SHM-Poster-ACC-EN-poster.pdf

The SAC Mentorship Program is now open! The program connects graduating students, new practitioners and mid-career me...
10/01/2026

The SAC Mentorship Program is now open!

The program connects graduating students, new practitioners and mid-career members seeking a new professional focus with established or recently retired mentors.

Open to speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communication health assistants as both mentees and mentors.

🌱 Mentees gain insight into the professional world, expand their network and identify areas for personal and professional growth.

🤝 Mentors will have the opportunity to earn CEE credits, give back to their profession, make new contacts, and learn about new trends while enhancing their leadership, communication and management skills.

Deadline is October 20, 2026.

Learn more and apply now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/joining-the-profession/mentorship-program/
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Le Programme de mentorat d'OAC est désormais ouvert !
Le Programme de mentorat d’OAC met en relation des finissants, des praticiens débutants et des membres en milieu de carrière à la recherche de nouveaux horizons professionnels avec des orthophonistes, des audiologistes, et des aides en santé de la communication établis ou récemment retraités.

🌱 Les stagiaires acquerront une meilleure compréhension du monde professionnel, élargiront leur réseau et détermineront les aspects à améliorer sur les plans personnel et professionnel.
🤝 Les mentors et stagiaires auront la possibilité de mériter des crédits d’ÉFC, de redonner à leur profession, d’établir des nouveaux liens, d’en apprendre sur les nouvelles tendances et d’améliorer leurs compétences en leadership, en communication et en gestion.

La date limite est fixée au 20 octobre 2026.
Pour en savoir plus et postuler dès maintenant : https://www.sac-oac.ca/fr/admission-une-des-professions/programme-de-mentorat/

Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et de la Journée du chandail oran...
09/30/2026

Aujourd’hui, à l’occasion de la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation et de la Journée du chandail orange, OAC rend hommage aux survivants des pensionnats et se souvient des enfants qui ne sont jamais rentrés chez eux ainsi que de leurs familles et de leurs communautés. Nous reconnaissons les répercussions persistantes des politiques coloniales sur les Premières Nations, les Inuit et les Métis.

En tant qu’association nationale représentant les professionnels de la santé en communication, nous reconnaissons que la langue, la culture, l’identité et le sentiment d’appartenance sont étroitement liés. Nous reconnaissons également l’importance des efforts menés par les Autochtones pour préserver et revitaliser les langues autochtones.

Pour OAC, la réconciliation ne se résume pas à des paroles : elle exige des gestes concrets. Dans le cadre de nos activités de défense des intérêts, notamment en ce qui concerne le principe de Jordan, nous nous efforçons d’assurer aux enfants autochtones un accès équitable aux services d’orthophonie et d’audiologie. Nous sommes conscients que des obstacles subsistent, mais nous demeurons déterminés à faire progresser la réconciliation en améliorant l’accès à des soins équitables.

Une véritable réconciliation exige de continuer à apprendre, à écouter et à réfléchir. Aujourd’hui, nous encourageons notre communauté à prendre le temps d’écouter les voix autochtones, de découvrir les récits autochtones et de consulter les ressources éducatives autochtones.

🧡 Chaque enfant compte.

Apprenez-en davantage : https://linktr.ee/sacoac_EveryChildMatters

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, SAC honours residential school Survivors, ...
09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, SAC honours residential school Survivors, remembers the children who never returned home, as well as their families and communities. We acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonial policies on First Nations, Indigenous, Inuit, and MĂ©tis Peoples.

As a national association representing communication health professionals, we recognize that language, culture, identity, and connection are deeply linked. We also recognize the importance of Indigenous-led efforts to preserve and revitalize Indigenous languages.

At SAC, reconciliation is not just about words – it's about action. Through our advocacy, especially around Jordan’s Principle, we strive to ensure Indigenous children have equitable access to speech, language, and hearing services. While we know that barriers persist, we remain committed to advancing reconciliation by improving access to equitable care.

Meaningful reconciliation requires ongoing learning, listening, and reflection. We encourage our community to take time today to engage with Indigenous voices, stories, and educational resources.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

Learn more now: https://linktr.ee/sacoac_EveryChildMatters

Starting September 30, applications open for the SAC Scholarship Program. Over 25 scholarships and awards valued betwe...
09/29/2026

Starting September 30, applications open for the SAC Scholarship Program.

Over 25 scholarships and awards valued between $500–$2,500 are available!

Deadlines:

➡️ Cycle One: December 10
➡️ Cycle Two: February 15

Apply now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/joining-the-profession/scholarships/

🎓 Exclusively for SAC Student Associates in speech-language pathology, audiology, or communicative disorders programs.

Les demandes de bourses d’études d’OAC seront ouvertes à compter du 30 septembre.

Ce sont plus de 25 bourses et prix d’une valeur de 500 $ à 2 500 $ qui sont offerts!

Dates limites :
➡️ Cycle 1 : 10 décembre
➡️ Cycle 2 : 15 février

Présentez votre demande : https://www.sac-oac.ca/fr/admission-une-des-professions/bourses-detudes/
🎓 Programme réservé exclusivement aux étudiants associés d’OAC inscrits à un programme d’orthophonie, d’audiologie ou d’aide en troubles de la communication.

Dr Lisa Archibald speaks with speech-language pathologist Chelsea Van Tol and speech-language pathology assistant Kara W...
09/29/2026

Dr Lisa Archibald speaks with speech-language pathologist Chelsea Van Tol and speech-language pathology assistant Kara Willie (Karajan Aleka) about their collaborative work at a First Nations school in British Columbia. They discuss how culturally responsive practice, relationship-building, and community partnership shape speech-language services for students, with Kara sharing her perspective as a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw community. Chelsea and Kara also highlight their efforts to incorporate Kwak'wala into their work, supporting both children's communication development and Indigenous language revitalization.
Listen now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/practice-resources/speech-language-pathology-hub/sac-shining-lights/ #46

09/25/2026

Come and learn the latest about DLD as well as raise funds for RADLD.

Register now for the 2026 Dorothy Bishop Lecture with Professor Chantal Desmarais.

Tuesday 6th October from 12:00pm - 1:00pm Canada (EST) time | Online via Zoom (options for Live or post-recorded access).

https://events.humanitix.com/the-2026-dorothy-bishop-lecture-with-professor-chantal-desmarais

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects learning, relationships, and wellbeing across the lifespan. At adolescence, cognitive and social demands increase, an aspect of development that must be integrated in planning intervention. This presentation explores how language abilities relate to adolescents’ development of self-knowledge, a foundation for self-determination. It focusses on school-based interventions that treat language as a target of intervention while adding the notion of language as a tool for self-understanding. Working with school personnel, adolescents engage in activities that build communication and reflection skills. Supporting language in everyday settings and with familiar partners offers a promising pathway to strengthen self-knowledge, participation, and autonomy in young people with DLD.

SAC enjoyed connecting with Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, and fellow HEAL members at yest...
09/24/2026

SAC enjoyed connecting with Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, and fellow HEAL members at yesterday’s reception in Ottawa.

Minister Michel emphasized the importance of government and health organizations working together, and how investing in prevention and early detection not only improves health outcomes but also delivers economic benefits.
Learn more about SAC Advocacy: https://www.sac-oac.ca/advocacy/

OAC a eu le plaisir d’échanger avec la ministre de la Santé du Canada, l’honorable Marjorie Michel, ainsi qu’avec d’autres membres de HEAL lors de la réception qui s’est tenue hier à Ottawa.

La ministre Michel a souligné l’importance de la collaboration entre le gouvernement et les organismes de santé et a rappelé qu’investir dans la prévention et le dépistage précoce permet non seulement d’améliorer les résultats en matière de santé, mais aussi de générer des retombées économiques.

Apprenez-en plus sur le travail de défense des intérêts d’OAC : https://www.sac-oac.ca/fr/defense-interets/

Communication access is a human right. This Deaf Awareness Month and during the International Week of Deaf People, SAC ...
09/22/2026

Communication access is a human right.

This Deaf Awareness Month and during the International Week of Deaf People, SAC recognizes the importance of accessible communication, sign language access, and inclusive environments that support full participation in society.

We also acknowledge that Deaf and hard of hearing individuals have diverse experiences, identities, and communication preferences, including sign languages, spoken languages, captioning, listening technologies, and other communication supports.

Learn more about The Canadian Association of the Deaf (CAD-ASC) : https://cad-asc.ca/

đź’™ We encourage our members and partners to engage with Deaf-led resources, organizations, and learning opportunities throughout the month.

This year, on September 23rd, there will also be a Deaf Flag Raising, led by CAD-ASC: https://cad-asc.ca/deaf-flag-raising/
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L’accès à la communication est un droit de la personne.

En ce Mois de sensibilisation à la surdité et à l’occasion de la Semaine internationale des personnes sourdes, OAC souligne l’importance des communications accessibles, de l’accès aux langues des signes et de milieux inclusifs qui favorisent la pleine participation de chaque personne à la société.

Nous reconnaissons également la diversité des expériences, des identités et des préférences de communication des personnes sourdes et malentendantes, notamment en ce qui concerne les langues des signes, les langues parlées, le sous-titrage, les dispositifs d’aide à l’écoute et d’autres aides à la communication.

Apprenez-en davantage sur l’Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) : https://cad-asc.ca/

💙 Nous encourageons nos membres et nos partenaires à consulter les ressources d’organismes dirigés par des personnes sourdes et à participer aux occasions d’apprentissage qu’ils proposent tout au long du mois.

Cette année, le 23 septembre, l’Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC) tiendra également un lever du drapeau des personnes sourdes : https://cad-asc.ca/fr/levee-du-drapeau-des-sourds/

Congratulations to our Cycle 2 2026-2026 Scholarship Recipient: Kamryn Philippe from Western University 🎉 Kamryn is rec...
09/21/2026

Congratulations to our Cycle 2 2026-2026 Scholarship Recipient: Kamryn Philippe from Western University 🎉

Kamryn is receiving the Beach Family Graduate Scholarship sponsored by the Beach family.

THANK YOU to The Beach Family for making this scholarship possible. Your generosity is changing lives.

Applications for the Cycle 1 2026-27 Scholarships open September 30th!

See the full list of recipients and learn more now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/joining-the-profession/scholarships/?utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=scholarships #

Félicitations à notre lauréat(-e) de la bourse du cycle 2 2025-2026 : Kamryn Philippe de l'Université Western 🎉

Kamryn Philippe reçoit la Bourses d'études supérieures de The Beach Family, commanditée par la famille Beach.

MERCI à la famille Beach de rendre cette bourse possible. Votre générosité change des vies.

Les candidatures aux bourses du 2026-27 ouvrent le 30 septembre!

Voir la liste complète des lauréats et en savoir plus : https://www.sac-oac.ca/fr/admission-une-des-professions/bourses-detudes/

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