The 2019 A Million Things I Need to Say Walk and Run for Stuttering Awareness took place in Toronto on September 22nd, and in St. John's September 29th, and brought out people who stutter, their friends and family and speech language pathologists to enjoy a day of exercise, music, fun and barbecue.
A graduate student from the department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Delaware has requested the CSA to share a link to a research study for men, aged 18-35, who stutter. It is a short, anonymous survey that can be completed online in 15-20 minutes. The link is here. Your participation is much appreciated. You can contact the student, Nicholas Chiasson, here.
Last April, David Stones, former CSA Board Member, current Advisory Board Member and seasoned Strategic Planner, with the help of his business associate Gail Tolley, led the CSA Board of Directors in an all day strategic planning session!
CSA sponsored support groups for people who stutter are starting up in cities across Canada. Sharing your experiences with other people can be a great way to ease the stress of coping with stuttering. The latest group is in Regina, Saskatchewan!
The British Stammering Association have rebranded themselves and launched brilliant new public messaging. Called "Stamma", it is a major campaign to reposition stammering as a serious issue and to challenge existing misconceptions of the condition. Check out the website here.
Please join supporters of the Speech and Stuttering Institute on Sunday, September 22nd for the annual 1K/5K Walk and Run fundraiser. The money raised goes towards a fund to ensure that speech therapy can be provided to everyone who needs it. We are looking forward to another great morning together with our community for some fun, acceptance and inspiration!