Canada Lights up in ‘seafoam green’ for International Stuttering Awareness Day, October 22 (ISAD)!

Author
Eeva Stierwalt

Each year, the CSA honours and celebrates International Stuttering Awareness Day and this year we not only celebrated in person by hosting our Conference over the October 22 weekend, but we also lit up Canada in sea foam green! Some of the venues that lit up for us were: Halifax City Hall, Nova Scotia Province House, Moncton NB Downing Street, Frederickton City Hall NB, the Regina, Saskatchewan City Hall AND the beautiful Niagara Falls that we conference goers were lucky enough to see in person at 10 pm at the Falls.

Family and Youth Programming Conference Report!

Author
Alexandra D'Agostino

That is a wrap on THE FIRST Family and Youth Programming at our in person 2022 CSA Conference in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario! Our Family and Youth Programming was an absolute success with several families in attendance, generating support, bonding, and awareness of stuttering. Over the course of 2 days, we helped the youth of the CSA become more confident in communicating with their stutter through various fun activities and creative workshops geared towards boosting self confidence and acceptance of their stutter.

My Volunteer Experience at the CSA

Author
Ferron Chen

There is nothing better than lending a helping hand to your community by becoming involved. Whether it is providing aid to a local soup kitchen, or helping a non-profit, knowing that your actions are contributing in a positive way can be truly fulfilling.

One of the best decisions I made this year was volunteering for the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA) where I found an incredible community of resilient and positive individuals determined to spread awareness and understanding about stuttering, and fight stigma.

Conference Wrap-up

Author
Lisa Wilder

The event started on Friday evening, with a welcoming get-together and lots of great food and conversation at the Hard Rock Club next to the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The next morning, attendees enjoyed the opening ceremonies which were kicked off by a wonderful surprise from our generous sponsor, Harmonize for Speech.