CTI supporters may wish to know that CTI, along with colleagues from the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP/IACSD) and the European Speech-Language Association (ESLA), are working with the World Health Organisation – Rehabilitation in Emergencies Initiative, in its response to the invasion of Ukraine.
We have been in touch with the Ukrainian SLT Association to identify needs for resources, training, and equipment.
We have contributed to the co-ordination of:
- Education and training requests related to the support of people who experience communication disabilities and/or dysphagia (whether pre-existing or newly acquired), suitable for use in the emergency response within Ukraine for displaced services/persons, and for those seeking refuge in neighbouring countries
- Identifying written resources and equipment that are needed
- Developing guidance for healthcare workers who wish to travel to Ukraine or impacted areas to assist. Please note healthcare workers must only travel to assist as part of a formal team coordinated by WHO or humanitarian organisations. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.
We are also working with other international organisations to support their activities.
The link below takes you to training we delivered in March 2022
Частина четверта: Терапія мови й мовлення, рекомендації щодо харчування – YouTube
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