This year, both the City of Saskatoon and the City of Regina have issued official proclamations recognizing May as Speech & Hearing Month!

The following was submitted to be read at City Council meetings:

“Each year, Speech-Language & Audiology Canada (SAC) dedicates the month of May to raising public awareness about communication health. We work to highlight the importance of early detection and intervention of communication and swallowing disorders and the role that our members and associates play in assessing and treating them.

Communication and swallowing disorders are among the most common conditions across the lifespan and are not readily visible from the outside. Left untreated, these disorders can negatively impact a person’s academic, social, and career success—as well as their overall health and quality of life.

With early intervention and treatment, communication and swallowing disorders can be reversed or even prevented. However, treatment at any age or any stage can make a positive impact.

Therefore, I am pleased to join with the citizens of Saskatoon/Regina in recognizing May as Speech and Hearing Month. I salute the audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and communication health assistants in our community who dedicate themselves every day to improving the lives of their clients, patients, and students.”