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🌟 NEW in Madison, Alabama! 🌟We’re excited to announce the launch of the Dysphagia Awareness and Support Alliance — a mon...
08/25/2025

🌟 NEW in Madison, Alabama! 🌟

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Dysphagia Awareness and Support Alliance — a monthly support group for individuals and families impacted by swallowing disorders. 💙

đź“Ť Location:
Alliance for Speech and Swallowing Rehabilitation, LLC
103 Spenryn Drive, Madison, AL 35758

đź—“ When: 3rd Monday of each month
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. CT

đź‘Ą Facilitators:

Shermetra D. Payton, MCD, CCC-SLP
Bambi Reynolds, MS, CCC-SLP

With support from Quamesha F. Hendricks, CCMA & Joan Freed, LMSW

📧 Contact: info@speechandswallowrehab.com

This group offers a safe space to connect, share experiences, and learn together. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or professional, you are welcome!

đź“Ł NFOSD is proud to be an in-kind sponsor of the Hard to Swallow: A Catalyst for Change in Dysphagia Management Conferen...
08/21/2025

đź“Ł NFOSD is proud to be an in-kind sponsor of the Hard to Swallow: A Catalyst for Change in Dysphagia Management Conference 2025!

🗓 September 26–27, 2025
đź’» Virtual (will NOT be recorded)
🎓 Earn up to 1.5 ASHA CEUs

Join SLPs and healthcare professionals from around the country for two days of learning, discussion, and innovation in dysphagia care.

👉 Register here: https://peaks.rm.edu/course/hard-to-swallow-dysphagia-management-conference-2025/

Stronger Together: Thriving Through ResilienceGet your calendars ready—the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance and the American ...
08/21/2025

Stronger Together: Thriving Through Resilience

Get your calendars ready—the Head & Neck Cancer Alliance and the American Head & Neck Society are excited to invite you to the 2025 Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Symposium in sunny Los Angeles!

On Saturday, October 4th, join fellow patients, survivors, caregivers, supporters, and clinicians for a full day of connection, learning, and support. This event is completely free to attend.

Register: https://www.headandneck.org/symposium/

🎉 FREE Webinar Alert! 🎉Restoring Communication with Speech Neuroengineering — brought to you by Dr. Lee M. Miller and th...
08/19/2025

🎉 FREE Webinar Alert! 🎉

Restoring Communication with Speech Neuroengineering — brought to you by Dr. Lee M. Miller and the NFOSD.

Swallowing and communication aren’t separate worlds—many conditions that impact swallowing also affect speech and language. At NFOSD, we're proud to broaden our educational horizons and dive into this vital overlap. This isn't just a webinar about swallowing—it’s about restoring voices and connection, too.

Earn ASHA CEUs—a great chance to expand your professional toolkit at no cost.

Register: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/speech-neuroengineering/

We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and fellow NFOSD member, Ron Patun, passed away last week.Ron bravely sh...
08/13/2025

We are deeply saddened to share that our friend and fellow NFOSD member, Ron Patun, passed away last week.

Ron bravely shared his journey with dysphagia, offering hope and encouragement to others navigating similar challenges. Ron's determination and passion for living life to its fullest left a lasting mark on our community and staff, and his words continue to inspire those who read them.

We are grateful for the time we had with Ron and for his willingness to share his story so that others would feel less alone.

You can read Ron’s story here: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/rons-journey-with-dysphagia/

đź’» Research Opportunity! This Family Caregiver Survey is a one-time, 30-minute, online survey for people living with and ...
08/12/2025

đź’» Research Opportunity!

This Family Caregiver Survey is a one-time, 30-minute, online survey for people living with and caring for a family member with dementia. The goal of this research is to explore the needs of family caregivers, specifically when it comes to managing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).

To participate: email eatinglab@uoregon.edu or call 543-346-7494

🔍 No Spit, Sherlock! Cracking the Case of Dry Mouth after Cancer🗓️ Monday, August 18 | 7 PM ET💻 Free Webinar | ASHA CEUs...
07/25/2025

🔍 No Spit, Sherlock! Cracking the Case of Dry Mouth after Cancer
🗓️ Monday, August 18 | 7 PM ET
đź’» Free Webinar | ASHA CEUs available via STEP Community

Get ready for an exciting session you won’t want to miss! Join Dr. Harry Quon and Dr. Mike Passineau as they uncover cutting-edge science behind radiation-induced xerostomia—and dive into the details of a clinical trial exploring gene therapy for dry mouth in head and neck cancer survivors.

Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or student, this talk will leave you with a deeper understanding of what's ahead in treatment options.

đź”— Register now: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/no-spit-sherlock/

đź“Ł Calling all SLPs, OTs, feeding therapists, nurses, physicians, and dietitians!Join us for our next Meet the Makers web...
07/17/2025

đź“Ł Calling all SLPs, OTs, feeding therapists, nurses, physicians, and dietitians!

Join us for our next Meet the Makers webinar featuring the team behind Gelmix® Infant Thickener and Purathick® Natural Thickener.

đź—“ Tuesday, August 12
đź’» Free! Will be recorded!
🧾 Certificate of Participation available (no ASHA CEUs)

Learn how these products are made, how they differ, and get your questions answered directly by the makers.

đź”— Register here: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/parapharma-tech-makers-of-gelmix-purathick/

📢 Cancer survivors: We want to hear from you!The Southwest ADA Center located in Houston, Texas is conducting a national...
07/14/2025

📢 Cancer survivors: We want to hear from you!

The Southwest ADA Center located in Houston, Texas is conducting a national survey to gain insights into cancer survivors' experiences within their community. Specifically, they are exploring how cancer survivorship and disability identity intersect. The study is anonymous, IRB-exempt, and takes just 5 minutes. Your voice can help improve support for survivors navigating life after diagnosis.

👉 Take the survey: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42ZbwFgws8u59qu

If you have any questions about this research study, you may contact: Lindsey Vongthavaravat at lrv2@rice.edu

đź“Ł Calling all Canadians impacted by dysphagia!Join the Canadian Dysphagia Support Group on July 29 at 3:45 pm EST, hoste...
07/14/2025

đź“Ł Calling all Canadians impacted by dysphagia!

Join the Canadian Dysphagia Support Group on July 29 at 3:45 pm EST, hosted by .mcmaster.

Whether you're living with dysphagia or caring for someone who is, you're not alone. This is a welcoming space to connect, share, and support one another. đź’¬ đź’™

đź”— Register here: https://tinyurl.com/DysphagiasupportJuly2025


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