The Association of Speech and Language Therapists Kenya (ASLTK) and the Association of Speech and Language Therapists

in East Africa (ASaLTEA) are proud to host the 5 th East African Conference on Communication Disability in the sunny coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya from the 2nd-5th September 2013. This conference aims to bring together experts from across the globe to share knowledge and skills, build supportive relationships and present new and exciting research from across the African continent so as to offer a sustainable future for speech and language therapy practice in East Africa. The conference offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the current pioneering work in Africa as well as an opportunity to learn about the new and exciting speech and language therapy courses in the region.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS!

If you are an SLT or a professional working alongside individuals who have communication/swallowing impairments, we encourage you to join us and share your knowledge and expertise!

Umoja ni nguvu (Unity is strength): Speech language therapy for African contexts.
Interested speakers please email your name, bio (50 words) and an abstract detailing what you would like to present (250 words) to the email below.

Call for speakers deadline for submission: 30th April 2013

Those who are unable to attend the conference, but would still like to present some of their work may submit it in poster form. Posters will be displayed in the conference hall or exhibition area. Those interested should email the above requested details as well as the poster to the email address below.

Poster deadline for submission: 30th June 2013 For further information or to register your interest please email us at:

sltkenya2013@gmail.com
Registration fee (per day) Early bird (for reg by 30 June 2013): 40USD International 1000Ksh East Africans* 500Ksh Students rd Later registration fee (for reg by 23 August 2013): 50USD International 1200Ksh East Africans* 700Ksh Students
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Donations to cover the conference costs welcome. Asante sana!

*East Africans- Citizens of or individuals working in: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Proof of citizenship/ employment will be required*