Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)
May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month is an annual event through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), that raises awareness about communication disorders and the professionals who can help.
[ Learn more about BHSM on the ASHA Website ]
[ View Communications Disorders Events on the OCALI Event Calendar ]
BHSM News and Events:
Walks/ Rallies:
TALK WALK RUN
On May 10th, 2008, in honor of Better Speech and Hearing Month, HEAR INDIANA will host its 5th Annual TALK.WALK.RUN at Fort Harrison Sate Park in Indianapolis. HEAR INDIANA is the non-profit Indiana chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This year's event will include individual and team entries for a 5K or 2.3 mile distance. After the race, participants will enjoy food, games, and live music. For more information visit our website at http://www.HEARINDIANA.org.
Conferences/ Continuing Education Credits and Trainings:
May 8, 2008
Topic: Response to Intervention, Literacy and Language: Optimizing Outcomes in Classrooms, Therapy, and Special Education Settings
Place: Double Tree Columbus Worthington, Columbus OH
Contact: http://www.nss-nrs.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/NSS.woa/wa/Seminars/detail?id=1000821
June 5, 2008
Topic: Introduction to Vantage and Vanguard-Place: COSERRC, Columbus OH
Contact: http://www.prentrom.com; 800.848.8008
July 24-26, 2008
Topic: 3-Day Hanen Certification Training for SLPs: It Takes Two to Talk(R): Family Focused Early Intervention in Natural Environments-Place: Habilitation Services, Columbus OH
Contact: http://www.hanen.org
July 28-30, 2008
Topic: 3-Day Hanen Certification Training for SLPs: It Takes Two to Talk(R): Family Focused Early Intervention in Natural Environments-Place: Gold Therapy Services, Inc. / SST in Niles, OH (Near Youngstown)
Contact: http://www.hanen.org/ITTTworkshops or call toll-free 1.877.Hanen55 (1.877.426.3655) x 225 (Tom Khan)
October 19-21, 2008
OSSPEAC State Conference - Columbus: A Capital Idea - Hotel Renaissance, Columbus
November 19-21, 2008
2008 NATTAP Conference - Greater Columbus Convention Center - Columbus, OH
The premier international autism conference in training and technical assistance.
[ http://www.nattapconference.org/ ]
For more continuing education opportunities, visit:
http://www.speechpathology.com
Last Updated: May 7, 2008 - 8:58 am
