Last spring I was sitting in front of an elementary school primary class reading the book “It’s okay to be different” by Todd Parr, trying to make sure I stuttered. Fluency, in this case, would have meant failure.
Perley-Rideau Veterans' Health Centre
Last year in 2015, the Ottawa Hospital closed the long-running Stuttering Treatment Clinic, along with other out-patient clinics, due to budgetary concerns. Fortunately, treatment for stuttering is still available.
The agenda for our conference this Saturday, coinciding with Stuttering Awareness Day on October 22, is now available! Download here
David Stones delivering his workshop
Two new developments have been added to the website and our Flickr page. Photographer Dylan Brown took photos at our conference, check them out here! A new downloadable resources section has been added to the CSA site, that will feature educational and promotional materials for download.
Conference organizers with Keynote Speaker Geoff Regan
The 2016 Canadian Stuttering Association conference successfully took place on October 22. Keynote speaker Geoff Regan, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada, spoke about his experiences in the world of politics and his personal life. We were pleased to have Mr. Regan at our third Toronto CSA conference!
Tangled Tongues is a Concordia CSU club that hosts spoken word nights that showcase individuals who stutter. Thursday, October 27 is Tangled Tongues’ first event! This is a great opportunity to share your experience, your interests…and your stutter.