SERVICES TO MEMBERS

With the intent of assisting in the total rehabilitation of laryngectomees, the IAL, its Regional Associations and Member Clubs provide the following general services:

• Maintain a system of world-wide clubs providing individualized or group support for pre- and post-op laryngectomees and their families.
  

• Train laryngectomee volunteers as "patient visitors" for new or newly diagnosed laryngeal cancer patients.
  

• Coordinate "patient visits" through medical facilities, local clubs and other organizations, such as the American Cancer Society.
  

• Many clubs maintain "loaner closets" of speech aids and various other laryngectomee needs that can be borrowed for limited periods of time.
  

• Publish and distribute numerous laryngeal cancer and laryngectomy-related educational materials ... books, pamphlets, videos, etc.
  

• Publish and distribute the "IAL News" newsletter three times per year.
  

• Plan and conduct a professional and comprehensive Annual Meeting and Voice Institute for the purpose of educating laryngectomees, physicians, speech-language pathologists and therapists, families, significant others, and friends. The meeting site rotates to a different city each year.
  

• Free speech rehabilitation is provided, not only at the Voice Institute, but also at many local club meetings and at regional conferences as well.
  

• Provide scholarships/grants to those in need to attend the annual Voice Institute.
  

• Maintain and expand contacts with the other laryngectomee clubs and organizations world-wide.
  

• Through this web site, establish a strong international presence and a central source to which individuals can turn to find reliable information about laryngeal cancer, laryngectomee issues and problems, and post-op speech rehabilitation options.

Questions? Comments?
ialhq@larynxlink.com

As a charitable organization, as described in IRS § 501(c)(3),

the IAL is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions in accordance with IRS § 170.