Are you a young adult living with hearing loss, mental health challenges or learning disabilities? The Government of Canada is working on a Federal legislation that aims to create a more inclusive and accessible society for all Canadians. You can have your say in legislation by helping CHHA and its 19 partner organizations identify barriers and social… View More
Les jeunes, les anciens combattants et les aînés doivent surmonter des obstacles pendant les périodes de changement OTTAWA (ONTARIO), le 15 décembre 2016 — Malgré le nombre croissant de Canadiens ayant une déficience invisible, qu’il s’agisse d’une déficience auditive, d’un trouble de santé mentale ou d’un trouble d’apprentissage, peu d’endroits ou de ressources sont mis… View More
Youth, Veterans and Seniors facing barriers in times of change OTTAWA, ON (December 16, 2016) — Despite the growing number of Canadians challenged with an invisible disability, whether that be with hearing loss, mental health or a learning disability, they have few places or resources to turn to when faced with their new life experiences… View More
This bulletin is to confirm that in accordance with the IFHP Policy, the IFHP is a payer of last resort, meaning that it provides benefits to those who lack public health insurance and comprehensive private health insurance. Read More Ce bulletin vise à préciser qu'aux termes de la Politique sur le Programme fédéral de santé… View More
October is National Audiology Awareness Month! To help you promote audiology in your community we have posted the submissions to the 2016 annual Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) University Cup Challenge. Students graduating from audiology programs across Canada were asked to develop methods to promote audiology to the public. Université de Montréal - CAA University Cup… View More
Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Health Professions introduces Dr. Alice Aiken. Dr. Aiken joined the Faculty as Dean on August 1st 2016. Dr. Aiken comes to Dalhousie from Queens, where she had been Associate Director of the School of Rehabilitation Therapy since July 2013. Dr. Aiken also served as Scientific Director of the Canadian Institute for… View More
Vestibular Assessment & Management for Canadian Audiologists: A Scoping Review is a document prepared by a joint committee of Audiologists representing both the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) and Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC). The purpose of this scoping review is to create a framework for Audiologists who perform vestibular diagnostic assessment and management in Canada.… View More
Today Ontario is announcing next steps to strengthen supports for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, blind or have low vision, deafblind, or have severe learning disabilities. Based on consultations held in spring 2016 with students, families and education and community partners about how Ontario's provincial and demonstration schools can best support students'… View More
Canada Post - As you may be aware, Canada Post is notifying customers of a possible labour disruption that could impact mail delivery. We are working to help minimize the impact the potential postal strike has on your payments. It’s easy to get reimbursed for your services without using Canada Post. Read More Postes Canada -… View More
If you want to attend WCA2016, sign up now and don't miss out! The congress is likely to sell out — and soon. CAA Members receive preferential rates. View More