Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association Inc.

Nlsa support group for people who stutter and their families - held on a monthly basis. (2-4 volunteers 80 hrs - includes support group topic research planning room set sup snack and refreshments pick up and set up community and marketing literature research support group handouts preparation) travel time etc. Nlsa walk/run for stuttering awareness. This event and the media promotion beforehand contribute significantly to nlsa public awareness efforts. 1. Monthly: people who stutter and family support group. Within a safe group environment education and an opportunity for dialogue and support is provided. 2. Annual 'finding our voice conference'. This is an educational day for people who stutter families speech-language pathologists teachers and other professional and general public. Annual conference consists of guest speakers films/documentaries workshops followed by panel discussions. 3. Annual: a million things i need to say 1k5k walk run and roll for stuttering awareness fundraiser. Proceeds from this event supports the' nlsa bursary program people who stutter and the annual 'finding your voice' conference