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THANK YOU LETTERS FROM SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS “I want to thank you for the scholarship and express how encouraging it is. How is it encouraging? It is recognition of my work not only in school but also outside of school. I engage in volunteer activity so I can serve my community and improve my interpersonal skills. I actively prepare for and engage in my practica so I can make the most of my learning opportunities. It gives me great pleasure to do so and I will always make it a priority. Another way this scholarship is encouraging is in terms of my future direction. I have clear goals to pursue and this recognition of my future direction makes me even more certain and motivated. I am not the only one who benefits from this scholarship. This scholarship is also encouraging for the first year students; knowing that they will be candidates for this scholarship next year has a positive impact. Thank you to CASLPA and the Elks and Royal Purple members for helping me to remain highly active in the pursuit of my goals. I very much appreciate the support you have given – both financial and emotional. It also has a significant impact on the people around me including my references and family. Thank you very much.” Sincerely, Osamu Takai 34 “Thank you Elks & Royal Purple and CASLPA for your scholarship program. I was very excited and honoured to be selected as one of this year’s scholarship recipients. I am currently a third-year student in the Audiology Program at Dalhousie University. I am completing a clinical placement at Hotel Dieu Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, where I am learning a great deal about how to detect and treat hearing loss in children. I am also working on a thesis project to investigate the binaural listening abilities of children with two cochlear implants. The financial assistance that you have provided me is very much appreciated as it will allow me to spend more time focusing on my studies and research. Thank you again for your generous scholarship. I will continue to strive for excellence and I hope that I can help improve the lives of many children over the course of my career.” Sincerely, Nicole Jackson MESSAGE FROM CASLPA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Speech, language and hearing difficulties can affect people of all ages. Approximately 1 in 10 Canadians is affected by some form of communication impairment. Children with communication difficulties are at higher risk for academic and social problems. In turn, poor communication skills can lead to difficult interactions with peers, including peer rejection, which can lead to increased behaviour problems. It is estimated that 4% of preschoolers have a significant speech or language disorder. Early identification and intervention of early skill deficits by a speech-language pathologist is crucial as this can help prevent difficulties at school and improve a child’s overall future and success. In addition, early detection of a hearing loss can make learning to communicate much easier. Continued next page
The need for speech-language pathologists and audiologists continues to grow. This year, through a generous contribution which provided 16 scholarships varying from $1000.00 to $2500.00, the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children has helped students who are enrolled in these programs to continue their education. The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is grateful for its partnership with the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children and the opportunity it provides to contribute to the future of our professions. The upcoming graduates from these programs are demonstrating strong enthusiasm and potential in helping, both clinically and through research, children who are faced with communication difficulties. The continued support of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children is vital in supporting CASLPA’s role in preparing future professionals to meet the challenge of maximizing the communication and hearing potential of the children in Canada. Once again, we thank you for your support! Krista Sheehan, MSc., S-LP (c) CASLPA Scholarship Committee Chair 35 Editor’s Note: The CASLPA Scholarship Committee is a standing committee of CASLPA who are responsible for recommending award criteria to the CASLPA Board, preparing scholarship application forms, defining procedures for award selection processes and selecting award recipients. This committee includes a member of the National Charities Committee who is selected by the committee each year. The National Charities Committee thanks the CASLPA Scholarship Committee members for their work: Krista Sheehan, Isabelle Richard, Heather Schilling, Crystal Klassen, Suzanne Hamilton, Tiffany Steeves, Emily Balkam, and Elizabeth Busby. Also special thanks goes to Nancy Vardy, Administrative Assistant at CASLPA, for her role in conducting the scholarship program. FORMER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHERE ARE THEY NOW?? Paula Malczewski - Master of Clinical Science - University of Western Ontario (2010) Current position: Speech Language Pathologist in Communication and Writing Aids Service of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital - Toronto, Ontario Message: “Thank you so much for supporting my professional development by awarding me your scholarship. Because of your scholarship, I was able to devote myself to extra research projects and commit important time to my studies. I am pleased to say that just a few months after graduating, I secured a full-time position in an area of speech-language pathology that I am passionate about. I am now providing augmentative and alternative communication solutions to children who struggle to communicate. It is gratifying work and I am grateful to the Elks and Royal Purple for helping me achieve this career goal.” Nathania van Kuik Fast - Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology - University of Alberta (2010) Current position: Speech-Language Pathologist working with adults with communication and swallowing disorders at Deer Lodge Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Karissa Zeleny - Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology - University of Alberta (2010) Current position: Part-time with school children (speech and language) for Alberta Health Services and part-time with adults (feeding and swallowing) for Covenant Health in Edmonton, Alberta Message: Thank you to the Elks and Royal Purple for recognizing the importance of speech and language support in our communities. What a worthwhile career! Abby Brooks - Master of Science in Speech- Language Pathology - McGill University (2010) Current position: Speech-Language Pathologist for a school district in Merritt, B.C. Message: With the generous help from the Elks and Continued next page
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