CASLPA To Hold Briefing On Access To Universal Newborn Hearing Screening
(UNHS)

OTTAWA, Oct. 27 /CNW/ - The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) will hold a media teleconference to highlight regional disparities in access to a critical test that can detect hearing loss in newborns. This need is greatest in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Newfoundland and Labrador, where no provincial program is in place.

What:	CASLPA to hold media teleconference on the need for a universal newborn hearing screening program.
Who:	Dr. Chantal Kealey, Director of Audiology, Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists
	Susan Rafaat, R.SLP, Director of Professional Practice, Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Patricia Muir, Audiologist from Alberta Dr. Sean Kinden, Audiologist from Newfoundland and Labrador André Lafargue, Audiologist from New Brunswick Jodi Haberstock, Audiologist from Saskatchewan
When:	Thursday, October 28^th at 1:00 PM Eastern
Where:	By phone. [phone]; Conference ID 20915197

With over 5,500 members, CASLPA is the only national body that supports and represents the professional needs of speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive personnel inclusively within one organization. Through this support, CASLPA champions the needs of people with communication disorders. Visit CASLPA at www.caslpa.ca or learn more at www.speechandhearing.ca

For further information:

Angie D'Aoust, CASLPA director of communications
1-800-259-8519, or by email[email protected]