Latest News and Articles

Wearing a Mask When You Stutter

Details: Category: News Items; Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2020 13:23; Written by CSA Admin

Wearing a mask literally adds an additional layer to the challenges of people who stutter. Recently CSA Board Member Alexandra D'Agostino spoke on a radio show about her experiences with mask-wearing. The American Speech and Language Association has addressed the problem in an article here with advice for stutterers when wearing masks. Disclosing one's stutter and opting for a clear mask are just some of the options.

CSA Board Member Interviewed on Radio Show

Details: Category: News Items; Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2020 12:13; Written by CSA Admin

Bright and early Tuesday morning, CSA board member Alexandra D'Agostino was interviewed on the Montreal radio station CJAD 800 during the Andrew Carter morning show. Andrew asked her about stuttering and how wearing a mask can further effect communication. Alexandra has to wear a mask in her job as a nurse in Toronto. Hear their conversation here.

Volunteer CSA Board Position: Event Planner and Program Coordinator

Details: Category: News Items; Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2020 14:59; Written by CSA Admin

Are you passionate about the CSA's mission of supporting Canadians who stutter and their families? Do you have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills and have project management experience? This is an opportunity for you to develop event planning, management, and leadership skills. You will help to raise awareness in stuttering by connecting others through meaningful events and developing much needed programs. Read the position posting here. Send your Resumé or CV and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CSA’s first Virtual Docuseries a Success

Details: Category: News Items; Published: Tuesday, 01 September 2020 22:03; Written by CSA Admin

On Thursday, August 27th, the CSA’s fundraising committee organized their first online virtual event to connect with Canadians who stutter and their supporters on Zoom. We had over sixty attendees sign up for this event where they watched a series of thought-provoking films and discussed key topics on stuttering related to self-acceptance, coping, speech therapy, and more.

Registration for CSA Conference Opens October 5

Details: Category: News Items; Published: Tuesday, 01 September 2020 21:58; Written by CSA Admin

We’re excited to announce registration for our “Branching Out” Virtual Conference will be open on Monday, October 5, 2020! This year’s conference will be delivered entirely via video conferencing platform Zoom. All of the features you expect from a CSA conference will be here: breakout sessions, networking, and keynotes including comedian and author Nina G!

The Story of Mary Dowell, Famous Stuttering Showgirl

Details: Category: Personal Commentary; Published: Wednesday, 02 September 2020 10:58; Written by Lisa Wilder

Diamond Horseshoe program In 1936, a statuesque 20-year-old named Mary Dowell was hired as a dancing girl for an extravagant Texas Centennial celebration in her home town of Fort Worth. Until then she had been, in her own words, “looked upon as a sort of freak” due to her height and pronounced stutter. “When I walked down the street people would look at me and grin, like I was the town idiot. I was the unhappiest girl in Texas.”