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The Wave | April 2025 Issue
Welcome to the latest issue of The Wave, CASLPO’s monthly update for registrants! As shared in our inaugural March edition, we're streamlining communications to provide more timely, relevant, and impactful updates.
The Wave replaces our semi-annual ex.press newsletter and brings together all of our other key updates into one easy-to-read format. We hope you find it helpful and informative!
In This Issue:
You still have time to register for the second session of our latest DEI E-Forum.
Date: April 28
Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EST
Featuring Tecumseh/Dr. Ed Connors and Dr. Stephanie Nixon, this session builds on the March 31 event, which introduced the Coin Model of Privilege and Critical Allyship as a framework for helping answer the question, “What does my work as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist have to do with equity, inclusion and justice?” This conversation introduced mind-maps that can impact the delivery and receipt of health care within a colonial-built system. You can watch the recording here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of meaningful allyship and peacemaking.
➡️ Learn more about the sessions and speakers
Your Voice Matters: Vote in the CASLPO Board Elections!The CASLPO Board of Directors plays a vital role in shaping the future of audiology and speech-language pathology practice in Ontario and the regulation of both professions. By voting in the upcoming Board elections, you have the power to influence the governance of your profession, uphold standards of care and ethical practice, and ensure your voice is heard.
How to Vote: On April 15, you received an email from CASLPO’s Canadian vendor, Simply Voting, with details on how to vote online. Be sure to review the candidates and cast your vote before May 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM EST.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make an impact—your vote matters!
Speech and Hearing Month is just around the corner—a time dedicated to raising awareness about communication and hearing disorders, and the importance of early detection and intervention.
Throughout May, we shine a spotlight on the work of audiologists and speech-language pathologists who support individuals of all ages with communication, hearing, balance, and swallowing challenges. From helping children build language skills to assisting adults with hearing loss, your work truly makes a difference!
We’re proud to regulate a community of professionals who demonstrate skill, compassion, and a commitment to ethical, evidence-based care. THANK YOU for your continued dedication to communication health across Ontario.
Resources Coming Soon: We’ll be sharing materials and information throughout May to help promote communication health. Stay connected through the CASLPO website and Facebook page for updates and resources.
We’re developing CASLPO’s next Strategic Plan, which will guide the College's strategic focus and direction over the next four years, from September 2025 to September 2029.
On March 21, 2025, CASLPO's Board of Directors met in person for a Strategic Planning Retreat Day. During the session, the Board explored key insights gathered from registrants, the public, and system partners, along with internal organizational factors. Together, they brainstormed a set of high-level, forward-looking goals that will shape the next Strategic Plan. We’ll continue refining these ideas in the coming months.
A special thank you to Overlap Associates for their expert support throughout the strategic planning process. We also sincerely thank all registrants and system partners who shared their valuable perspectives and time—your voices are helping shape CASLPO’s future.
Read our current Strategic Plan
Are you an SLP who provides services to individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? Dr. Yana Yunusova (PhD, CCC-SLP, CASLPO), from the University of Toronto invites you to participate in a short survey (approximately 20 minutes to complete) aimed at documenting current SLP practices, barriers, and needs in supporting patients with this challenging condition. Your input is welcomed regardless of your practice setting, the size of your ALS caseload, or your area of focus (e.g., general SLP vs. AAC).
Your insights will help improve understanding of ALS clinical practices across different settings and the resources available. The goal of this initiative is to improve clinical practice in ALS and share insights into Canadian practices nationally and internationally.
Questions? Contact: [email protected]
Updated Registration Section of the CASLPO WebsiteWe’ve updated the Registration Categories page on our website to provide clearer, more comprehensive details about each type of registration certificate. This includes the General, Initial, Non-Practising, Academic, Cross-Provincial Practice (CPP), and Emergency certificates.
The update was made to help both current and prospective registrants navigate the registration process with ease, offering clearer guidance on the requirements for each certificate type.
Visit the updated Registration Categories page
CASLPO has launched a new webpage listing individuals who are not registered with the College. This information is important for the public, to verify whether a person is registered to practice as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Ontario.
This page is part of our commitment to public protection and will be updated regularly.
If you’re aware of someone practising in Ontario without registration, please contact us at: [email protected].
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This website is intended to provide information to the public and registrants. Should there be difference in documentation previously distributed to CASLPO registrants, it is up to the registrant to source the latest version posted on the CASLPO website. Note: the term "member" and "registrant" are used interchangeably throughout CASLPO's website and documents. Both terms are synonymous with "member" as defined in the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Act, 1991, and the Regulations under those Acts.
