33rd World Congress
Mark your calendars! The 33rd IALP World Congress will take place in St. Julian’s, Malta, from 24 to 28 August,
Upcoming IALP AAC Committee Webinar: Partnering with People with Communication Disabilities: Community Engagement in Research and Service Design
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Committee of the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) is proud to present this live webinar.
Speakers: Prof. Shakila Dada, Maqymseahe Ninces, Dr. Laura Hrastelj
Facilitated by: Associate Professor Kate Anderson
Description: How can clinicians, researchers, and service providers meaningfully partner with people with communication disabilities to shape the research and services that impact their lives?
This interactive session explores the ethics, benefits, and real-world applications of consumer and community engagement. Drawing on established guidelines and illustrated through participatory projects involving children and adults with complex communication needs, it offers practical insights and strategies.
The webinar includes short applied activities and plenty of time for questions and discussion. All specialisms in communication sciences and disorders are welcome—ideal for anyone committed to building stronger, more inclusive partnerships.
Date & Time: Monday, 24 February 2026 06:30 GMT (UTC); 17:30 Melbourne, Australia (AEDT); 07:30 CET
Limited capacity: 300 participants – register early!
Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to secure your spot!
Mark your calendars! The 33rd IALP World Congress will take place in St. Julian’s, Malta, from 24 to 28 August,
More than 1000 students from 14 different countries responded to our survey in 2022 and were overwhelmingly supportive of the proposal for a new category of IALP membership for students. Since 2023, there now is a student membership category for students enrolled in Speech-Language Therapy/Pathology, Audiology and Phoniatrics.
On behalf of IALP, President Brian Shulman attended the Congress of the Union of European Phoniatricians (UEP) that was held in Antalya, Turkey. The Congress offered presentations and a great platform for networking for both professions of phoniatricians and speech and language pathologists.
This series, published by Karger, provides straightforward, key information for clinicians working in specialist areas. 3 committees have contributed special publications related to Dysphagia, Universal Newborn Hearing Screening, and Dementia and AAC. Please visit the pages of the IALP standing committees for more information.