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The New Voice Society of Greater Vancouver is a support group for people that have lost, or will lose, their natural voice due to surgery because of cancer and or other causes. To most of us this experience is traumatic and we are left with a feeling of helplessness because we are unable to speak. After a time we realize that life goes on and we can achieve oral communication through alternative methods. The New Voice Society of Greater Vancouver is here to assist you. Our members and associate members pool their knowledge and experience to help others achieve the best alternative speech (a new voice) possible. We keep abreast of the new technology that is constantly evolving for speech improvement. In conjunction with the International Association of Laryngectomees and the Canadian Cancer Society, we maintain an exchange of the medical and technological advances for providing help and services to all people that share a new voice. We distribute helpful information to people in our area who have undergone a laryngectomy. The New Voice Society of Greater Vancouver cordially invites you to attend our meetings which are normally held on the first Sunday of each month (July and August excepted) at the B.C. Cancer Agency, 600 W. 10th Ave., Vancouver at 2.00 p.m. We believe you will find the “caring and sharing” of knowledge and experience at these meetings to be stimulating and informative. All are welcome; caregivers, family and friends included. For additional information you may contact:
Murray Allan For those with computers, http://www.webwhispers.org for the BEST information. The New Voice Society of Greater Vancouver is looking forward to seeing you in person at our next meeting. Our goal is “TOTAL LARYNGECTOMEE REHABILITATION”. Vice President - Bob Diggon Treasurer - Mary Falkenholt Secretary- Carol Henderson Director - Wendall Ratcliffe Newsletter Editor - Mary Falkenholt Note: Visitations at home or hospital for new laryngectomees may be made by calling Murray Allan at 604-275-1070 Loan Closet - Caroline Chow, SLP, Vancouver General Hospital - 604- 875-4922 |
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