Stanford University Voice and Swallowing Center, in collaboration with the Foundation for Voice Restoration, is sponsoring a continuing education program for Speech-Language Pathologists on April 25-26, 2008 at the Department of Otolaryngology in Stanford (Palo Alto), CA. Now would be a great time to encourage your Speech-Language Pathologist to attend. The program will feature Dr. Eric Blom, Indiana University, Dr. Dale Rice, MD USC, and Dr. Mark Singer MD CPMC and speech pathologists Carla Gress, ScD and Jeff Searl, PhD KU. An impressive group of SLP's will also be lecturing and assisting with the hands-on clinical aspects of the program, including Patricia Woo Cavanaugh, and Minnie Graham, PhD. Laryngectomees and their spouses are invited to participate free of charge, as an added incentive for attending. ATOS Medical and InHealth Technologies will also provide support for this program.

For further information, including registration forms, please download the conference brochure or you may contact the conference co-coordinator, Ann Kearney, MA, CCC-SLP, at 650/736-0469 or by email at akearney@ohns.stanford.edu

You may also contact:
John E. Ready
Director, Outreach Services
Foundation For Voice Restoration
415 810-1109, Cell
650 249-0413, Fax
www.getvoicing.org

For further information, including registration forms, please visit IAL Annual Meeting Page

The Florida Laryngectomee Association (FLA) Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 12-14, 2008 at the Four Points by Sheraton Studio City Hotel, 5905 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.
Web link www.fourpoints.com/studiocity

Rates are extremely reasonable at $80 plus 12.5% tax for up to quad occupancy. For reservations call 1-800-327-1366. Detailed information including registration form may be found in our July Newsletter posted on our website; www.flavoice.org . Sorry no online registration is possible at this time but the registration form may be printed, completed and mailed to the Meeting Contact below;

This is a strong agenda and faculty and for the first time offers the opportunity to monitor a portion of the concurrent Vic Baird Graduate Student Program. It should be of great benefit to laryngectomees and caregivers particularly those with recent or little experience. Free speech therapy continues to be offered. A limited number of financial aid grants are available to Florida residents.

Meeting Contact;
Charles E. Blair, President
Florida Laryngectomee Association
8745 Maplewood Road
Seminole, FL 33777
Phfax 727-391-3473
Email; cblair2@tampabay.RR.com

You and your significant other are invited to the fourth annual Connecticut Laryngectomee Luncheon
September 20, 2008, Noon to 3. in the Ballroom, Adanti student center Southern Connecticut State university

Lunch includes chicken, rice, pasta, salad, dessert and beverages:
$7.50 per person

Sponsored by the Communication Disorders Department Southern Connecticut State University and supported by a grant from The American cancer society

Questions? Mary Bellandese, PH.d. 203 392-6401 or bellandesem1@southernct.edu

Mary H. Bellandese, Ph.D.,CCC-SLP
Southern Connecticut State University
Department of Communication Disorders
501 Crescent St.
New Haven, CT 06515-1355
(203)392-6401
bellandesem1@southernct.edu