International Stuttering Association

http://www.bj2010isc.cn/index.php

Follow above link for the official website of the 9th World Congress of the International Stuttering Association in Beijing, China in 2010. Contact the head of the conference organizing committee, Zong-Shan Li at lzsh@ibcas.ac.cn.

Stuttering is no Joke

In our society, speech is considered one of the most important means for interpersonal communication. The spoken word not only conveys content, but also includes information about the speaker's intent, emotions, personality and perceptions.

Unfortunately, the window that speech provides on the speaker's self, can also lead to stereotypical perceptions of people with speech disorders that go well beyond their speech difficulties. Whilst spoken word is taken for granted by most, the use of spoken language is challenging for millions of people around the world who stutter.

It is estimated that approximately 60 million of the 6 billion people with whom we share this world, stutter. For many of us who stutter, daily communication is a constant struggle. And for many, speech does not open doors but closes for interpersonal, academic and professional development and fulfillment.

The ISA encourages all readers and member associations to sign a petition for the "Stuttering is No Joke" campaign by going to http://www.stammering.org/nojokepetition.html.

May 16th - 17th, 2008 in Tauranga, New Zealand
New Zealand Speak Easy Association National Conference
For more information: warrenbrown@actrix.gen.nz

Jun 25th - 29th, 2008 in New York, US
National Stuttering Association Conference
For more information: info@WeStutter.com

2010 in Beijing, China
9th World Congress of the International Stuttering Association
For more information see the Congress website at http://www.bj2010isc.cn/index.php. Specific dates and location will be published when they are available.

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