Saskatchewan Swallowing Diagnostics

03/24/2026

March 18th is Swallowing Awareness Day!

Eating, drinking and swallowing are essential parts of most people’s day and the ability to do so is often taken for granted, but for some people it is not that easy.

Speech-language pathologists (S-LPs) play a vital role in providing essential evaluation and intervention services for individuals with swallowing and feeding disorders across the lifespan.

Together, let’s shine a light on the incredible work of S-LPs and the impact they have on improving quality of life. 💙

To learn more about swallowing disorders and S-LPs role in treatment, access our Dysphagia Resource Collection: https://www.sac-oac.ca/practice-resources/resource-library/toolkits/dysphagia-resource-collection/

03/05/2026

💬 Canadian Dysphagia Support Group – March Meeting

If you or someone you care for is living with a swallowing disorder, connecting with others who understand can make a meaningful difference. The Aging Swallow Research Lab is hosting a free virtual Canadian Dysphagia Support Group for adults with dysphagia and their caregivers.

🗓 Date: March 26 at 4:00pm EST
💻 Format: Virtual (Zoom)
👥 Who can attend: Adults living with dysphagia and caregivers residing in Canada
🎟 Cost: Free
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/DysphagiasupportMarch2026

Support groups are not a substitute for medical care, but they can be a valuable way to build community and learn from others navigating similar experiences.

02/23/2026

It’s so important to include the patient perspectives and narratives. Well done and congratulations Aging Swallow Research Lab!

02/18/2026

This free webinar brings together regulators and professional bodies for occupational therapy, speech language pathology, and audiology along with legal counsel and insurance providers to discuss malpractice insurance requirements in Saskatchewan. The webinar will outline current professional req...

02/12/2026

You are invited to join the Canadian Dysphagia Support Group on February 25! Open to all Canadians with dysphagia and their loved ones.

More info:

https://tinyurl.com/DysphagiasupportFeb2026
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02/02/2026

On February 2nd, following our recent joint press conference with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy, SAC and CAOT met with Senator Brian Francis to discuss the urgent administrative barriers impacting First Nations children.

Representing thousands of communication and rehabilitation professionals across Canada, SAC and CAOT highlighted that the current issues with Jordan’s Principle is no longer just an administrative challenge, it prevents children from receiving the care they need.

SAC remains committed to holding the federal government accountable.

Read more about SAC’s advocacy work and press conference about Jordan’s Principle now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/caot-sac-call-for-action-delays-under-jordans-principle/

01/31/2026

As S-LPs and audiologists, you know that communication is a human right. Now, you have a direct seat at the table to ensure that right is protected at the national level. Accreditation Canada is currently updating its national standards (2025-2028), and for the first time, they are specifically inte...

01/25/2026

Soeech-language pathologists and audiologists are at minimum Master’s degree trained professionals who provide essential services to people across the lifespan. We need to encourage new professionals’ particularly those wishing to practice in rural and remote areas. Contact your MP today!

S-LPs and audiologists provide essential care, and it’s time to recognize their work.

The federal Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program is designed to help reduce workforce shortages in rural and remote communities by offering federal student loan forgiveness to eligible health and social service professionals, and S-LPs and audiologists are not included.

Failing to include our professions overlooks the serious and worsening shortages of S-LPs and audiologists in rural and remote areas.

Learn more now: https://www.sac-oac.ca/sac-continues-advocacy-for-inclusion-in-the-canada-student-loan-forgiveness-program/

01/19/2026

01/14/2026

Being an advocate with Speech-Language & Audiology Canada brings me so much professional joy. Advocacy helps us build sustainable change. Individual clinical excellence has limited impact if systems do not support it; advocacy is the mechanism by which professionals align structures, resources, and policies with best practice.

In late October 2025, SAC-Saskatchewan Provincial Advocacy Manager, Jennifer Cameron-Turley, spoke to Abby Zieverink, Morning News Reporter at CJME Radio in Regina. They discussed the current provincial shortage of speech-language pathologists and the effects of this shortage on clinicians and patie...

01/06/2026

🇨🇦 Kick off 2026 with connection, join our January Canadian Dysphagia Support Group!

Our next free, virtual meeting is happening later this month. This group offers a safe, welcoming space for anyone navigating life with dysphagia, including both patients and caregivers, to connect, share experiences, and receive support. We look forward to seeing you there!

🗓️ January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM EST
💻 The Zoom link will be shared via Eventbrite on the day of the meeting.
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

12/06/2025

🇨🇦 Join our December Canadian Dysphagia Support Group!
Our next free, virtual meeting is happening soon! This group offers a safe, welcoming space for anyone navigating life with dysphagia, including both patients and caregivers, to connect and share support. We look forward to seeing you there!

🗓️ December 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM EST
💻 The Zoom link will be shared via Eventbrite on the day of the meeting.
🔗 Register through the link in our bio!