UBC School of Audiology and Speech Sciences

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The School of Audiology & Speech Sciences provides the only educational programs for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in British Columbia. It currently offers the only audiology program and one of only two SLP programs west of Ontario.

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The Child Language & Cognition Lab at @ubc-sass.bsky.social is holding an event to recognize the International Developmental Language Disorder (DLD awareness) day.

They have activities in Vancouver and Victoria. Everyone is invited!

Vancouver:
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 (10-4pm)
Neville Scarfe lobby

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🍂 The fall @ubc-sass.bsky.social Clinical Educators' newsletter is here!

✨ Don't miss:
🗨 Message from the Director's Office
👩‍⚕️ Planning for 2027 Externships
📝 BC Ministry Preceptor Project Survey
...and so much more.

Read the full issue here: bit.ly/46HCxLS

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👀 Participants Needed for a Research Study 👀 How does difficulty hearing affect social interactions? The UBC Amplification Lab and UBC Adult Language Processing & Disorders Lab are looking for adults aged 65+ who meet the eligibility criteria listed below. Contact Dr. Julie Beadle for more info!

Participants Needed for a Research Study: How does difficulty hearing affect social interactions? We invite adults aged 65+ who fit ONE of these three groups: • You have noticed hearing difficulties but have not had a hearing test. • You have noticed hearing difficulties, and you have had a hearing test, but you do not currently use hearing devices. • You have used hearing devices (e.g., hearing aids, cochlear implants) for about 1-6 years. Additional eligibility criteria: Can communicate in English, do not have diagnosed cognitive impairment or blindness, do not have a significant mobility impairment, live in Canada. What is involved: Complete a background information survey, an online hearing screening, and a 1 hour interview (online, or in person at SFU Harbour Centre or UBC). $50 gift card award for participation. For more information or to participate please contact Julie Beadle at julie_beadle@sfu.ca or (604) 212 1571. Ethics ID: H25-04016, Principle Investigator: Andrew Wister, SFU Gerontology
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📞Calling all hearing healthcare providers!📞

The UBC Amplification Lab is inviting Canadian providers to participate in a 20-minute survey as part of a doctoral project investigating the advocacy participation of Canadian HHPs.

To learn more or request the survey, please visit: bit.ly/4cia2HN