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Members can view the Provincial Council Reported presented by Sherri Zelazny at the 2019 AGM on October 26 here.

Catch up with SAC by clicking on their latest update to the 2019 Speech and Hearing BC Conference.

Registration is now live for the 2019 Speech and Hearing BC Conference. Visit our conference platform for all your information needs.

Finance Committee Budget Report and Recommendations Support Speech and Hearing BC Testimony This week, the B.C. Standing Committee on Finance issued its Report on the Budget 2020 Consultation, which included a list of recommendations to the government of British Columbia as it develops its forthcoming budget. The committee heard from hundreds of stakeholders across the…

The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction recently announced $9.3 Million in funding for CAYA. Adults in BC with severe communication disabilities will be supported in living with independence and as full participants in their communities through funding for augmentative communication technology and professional support. Congratulations to CAYA and thank you to the Ministry…

Dear Speech and Hearing BC members, By now you are all aware that WorkSafe BC has increased their reimbursement rate for speech-language pathology services to $160.00/hour effective July 1, 2019. This came about due to the dedicated work and perseverance of Speech and Hearing BC members Wendy Duke and Shari Linde. Wendy and Shari independently…