Speech and Hearing BC
Official Statement from Speech and Hearing BC (SHBC) FDA Releases Final Rule for OTC Hearing Aids
On August 16, 2022, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final rule for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. This historic rule established a new regulatory category for OTC hearing aids by allowing direct purchases from stores and online retailers without needing an audiologist’s medical exam or audiological evaluation, prescription, or verification. While…
Read MoreEarly Bird Deadline September 19 for Virtual Conference
Don’t miss the early bird registration deadline of September 19th to register for the 2022 Speech and Hearing BC Virtual Conference. Click here for the registration link and conference information including sessions and presenters.
Read MoreRegister for the 2022 Virtual Speech and Hearing BC Conference October 21 & 22
Registration is now open for the 2022 Virtual Speech and Hearing BC Conference on October 21st and 22. The first 65 members to register will receive a $20 discount on the full 2 day ticket price at checkout! Register here: https://hopin.com/events/speechandhearingbc2022virtualconference/registration
Read MoreJoint World Congress on Stuttering and Cluttering comes to Montreal
The Joint World Congress on Stuttering and Cluttering (JWCSC) is taking place in Montreal (Canada) from May 27 to 30, 2022. The Congress provides a great opportunity for Canadian speech-language pathologists to share and acquire additional knowledge and insights about stuttering and cluttering, and to network with professionals and students from around the world. To…
Read MoreUNDRIP Declaration Action Plan
The Provincial Government has released the Declaration Act Action Plan today which outlines how BC will bring the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) into harmony with its work over the next five years. Click to read the Plan: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/government/ministries-organizations/ministries/indigenous-relations-reconciliation/declaration_act_action_plan.pdf The Declaration Act became law in B.C. on November 28, 2019 as…
Read MoreSAC’s Speech Language Pathology Conference in Vancouver April 28 – 30, 2022
The 2022 SAC Speech Language Pathology Conference has shifted to an all virtual event for April 28th – 30th. Don’t miss this opportunity to attend the SAC Conference virtually!
Read MoreSpeech and Hearing BC Response to MCFD Announcement
Read Speech and Hearing BC’s response to the October 27 MCFD Funding Announcement here.
Read More2021 Speech and Hearing BC Conference Registration – In-person Whistler
Important Notice: Our Provincial Health Officer has issued new health orders (August 23) which affect indoor gatherings in BC. In compliance with the orders relevant to our event, we require all participants (attendees, exhibitors, presenters etc.) at the conference to be doubly vaccinated at least 7 days prior to October 22, 2021. The Hilton Whistler…
Read MoreSpeech and Hearing Month
It’s Speech and Hearing Month! Check out our new resources for May 2021: https://speechandhearingbc.ca/advocacy/speech-and-hearing-month-2/
Read More2020 Virtual Conference Speech and Hearing BC
Looking for information on the 2020 Speech and Hearing BC Virtual Conference? Please visit the link here.
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