University of Alberta - Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine

Your hearing health matters. On June 27, our supervised student SLPs are offering FREE hearing screenings at our Edmonton and Camrose clinics — and a few spots are still open.

Who: Ages 3+
Where: Corbett Hall, Edmonton + Augustana Campus, Camrose
When: Monday, June 27

🔗 Spots are limited and appointments are required. Snag your spot now -> https://bit.ly/4acodNE

⚠️ Please note: Individuals with ear tubes, a recent ear injury, or who currently wear hearing aids are not eligible for screening.

Free occupational therapy services for children are now available at our Campus in Camrose — and no referral is needed.

Our OT Teaching Clinic is booking appointments from May 19 to June 26. Graduate students, supervised by experienced OTs, can help with play and motor skills, school readiness, sensory regulation, self-care, and more — with in-person and virtual options available.

Email [email protected] to register. Spots are limited!

Want to do more of what matters? Free occupational therapy services are available at our Campus in Camrose — no referral required.

Our OT Teaching Clinic is booking now through June 26. We support adults navigating recovery after illness or injury, chronic conditions like stroke, MS, or Parkinson's, and mental health and daily routine challenges. Services are delivered by graduate OT students under experienced supervision.

Email [email protected] to get started.

"He's a boy — he'll catch up." Sound familiar?

Speech delays don't fix themselves with time. But with the right support at the right age, they can improve dramatically.

The brain is at its most flexible in the early years. That's exactly why CHEEP exists — specialized preschool programming for children ages 2¾–4 (turning 5 after August 31) with speech and language delays, delivered by a team of experts.

Early intervention changes everything.

Learn more -> https://bit.ly/4wtpr0g

Corbett Hall Early Education Program | Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders The Corbett Hall Early Education Program (CHEEP) provides exceptional preschool programming to children, three to five years of age, who have been diagnosed with developmental delays. Children benefit from exposure to a language-rich preschool setting with a high adult-to-child ratio.

May is National Speech & Hearing Month — and the Camp Connect application deadline has just been extended. If you've been on the fence, now's the time.

Wondering if someone you support is eligible for Camp Connect?
- Ages 16–30
- Complex communication needs and use of a robust AAC system (like a speech-generating device or PODD)
- At least one year of AAC use with basic proficiency
- Documentation confirming disability eligibility — this can take many forms, including AISH, FSCD, Disability Tax Credit, a parking placard, CPP Disability Benefit, or a letter from a medical professional

Each camper attends with at least one support person who participates alongside them and assists with personal care if needed.

The application deadline has been extended — so there's still time!

Apply at the link below or email [email protected] with any questions.
https://bit.ly/4tpr64s

Research that moves us toward a lifetime of wellness. We are celebrating the largest gift in University of Alberta history: a $93.5-million gift to the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute, continuing a 20-year partnership dedicated to the health of women and children.

From pediatric support to lifelong wellness for women, this funding allows our faculty to continue developing evidence-based strategies that help families thrive alongside our dedicated partners. This historic investment ensures that research breakthroughs will continue to translate into tangible improvements in care.



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Today we pause. May 5 is Red Dress Day — the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit Individuals.

We mark this day on Treaty 6 Territory and the Métis homeland, and we hold it not as a formality, but as a commitment.

As a Faculty dedicated to rehabilitation — to healing, to function, to quality of life — we cannot separate our work from the social and structural conditions that shape who gets to be well. Who gets to feel safe. Who gets to come home.

Pausing today is one small act of solidarity. And solidarity requires that we keep showing up — not just once a year, but in our research, our teaching, our clinical practice, and our daily choices.

This is how we move forward. Together. With open eyes and open hearts.

Your patients want results. Dry needling can help you deliver.

If you’ve been considering adding dry needling to your practice, this is your nudge.

The evidence is compelling — it can produce quick results and works alongside the treatments you’re already using: exercise, joint mobilization and more.

But before certification, you need a solid foundation.

Registration is still open for our online Intro to Dry Needling microcourse (May 18 – June 26, 2026).

As a pilot offering, you can save $125 when you register for the May–June cohort.

In this 12-hour course, you’ll gain an evidence-based understanding of:
→ What dry needling is (and isn’t)
→ How it differs from acupuncture
→ Key theories, techniques, and safety considerations
→ Current regulations and certification pathways

Not sure if it’s within your scope of practice? This course is also designed to help you confidently understand and explain dry needling to your patients.

Spots are filling — register now:
https://bit.ly/3QLYLr9

Want updates on future offerings? Join our list:
https://bit.ly/3O9N6Sn

When a young person turns 18 — or 21, or 25 — many of the services that supported them through childhood simply stop.

For young people with complex communication needs who use AAC, this transition can be isolating. Peer connection, structured skill-building, and community don't always follow them into adulthood.

Camp Connect was created to help bridge that gap.

It's a weekend retreat (Oct 2–4, 2026) at William Watson Lodge in Kananaskis, AB — specifically for AAC users ages 16–30. Participants come with a support person, choose their own activities (including hiking and paddlesports with ), set personal goals, and spend time with peers who truly get it.

The program is supported by an interprofessional team of volunteer clinicians and OT, PT, and SLP graduate students. Support persons gain hands-on experience facilitating AAC in real-life contexts. Everyone learns. Everyone connects.

The application deadline is May 1
Apply at https://bit.ly/3QBEMeL or email [email protected].