Last year Greg O'Grady founded the Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association, a group to support people who stutter and their families in Eastern Canada. On March 5 he was interviewed on a morning radio show, VOCM mornings, about the association and stuttering in general. Listen to the interview here.
We are pleased to announce Kid's Corner, a space on our site for kids who stutter 12 years of age and under to submit artwork, stories, photos, videos, anything they wish! Our first submission is a comic from Matthew, age 9. Check it out here!
Sometimes the challenges we face can make life feel like a big scary leap into the void. Getting together with other people can help.That's why the CSA's 2019 initiative is to develop a network of regional support groups for those looking to connect with other members of the stuttering community.
The 2019 Canadian Stuttering Association Conference will be titled "Words Out Spoken." It will take place October 19. We are pleased to announce our Keynote speaker will be David Stones.
The American organization the National Stuttering Association (NSA) has launched a new website featuring webinars, interviews, and other resources aimed at improving the employment prospects of people who stutter. Employers often overlook the true potential of people who stutter because of false stereotypes and misperceptions. Check out the website here.
