2026 Spring Conference + 30th Anniversary Event

Fri May 29 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC-04:00

Georgian College | Barrie

The Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada
Publisher/HostThe Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada
2026 Spring Conference + 30th Anniversary Event
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Join CDAAC in person on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM as we celebrate 30 years!
About this Event

We’re excited to welcome attendees back IN PERSON at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario - where the CDA program began.

This year’s conference features an engaging lineup of speakers and topics:

  • Session 1 - Midori Hoppe, BSc (Hons)., CDA: “Finding /r/ in Northern Remote Communities: Culturally Sensitive Speech Therapy in Northern Ontario
  • Session 2A - Natalie Fry, B.A. (Hons)., CDA: “From Clinician to Entrepreneur: Innovation, Coaching, and New Opportunities in the CDA Profession
  • Session 2B - Jason Dallas, B.A., CDA: “Supporting Communication and Hearing Health in Geriatric Communities
  • Session 3 - Eason Pun, B.A., CDA: “Sound Strategy in a Noisy World: AI, Health Literacy, and the Future of Therapy Marketing

The conference will also feature...

  • A Professional Panel of CDAs discussing Career Transitions & Pathways
  • Two AAC-focused sessions, along with hands-on demonstrations led by our valued Bronze Conference Partners.

New this year, we’re proud to introduce a Resource & Vendors Fair, where CDA-focused partners and organizations can connect with attendees and showcase their products and services.

TICKETS:

As part of this year’s in-person event, CDAAC will be implementing a $20.00 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT as part of the RSVP process. This deposit helps us better anticipate attendance numbers and plan event logistics - such as catering, with greater accuracy. Attendees will be refunded their $20.00 deposit following the conference date.

MEMBER & STUDENT AFFILIATE RATE: Complimentary with CDAAC membership, save today by joining CDAAC!

NON-MEMBER RATES:

  • Individual: $125.00 CAD
  • Groups of 2–5 non-members receive 10% off when registering together
  • Groups of 6–10 non-members receive 15% off

For group registration details, please contact [email protected].
LIMITED VIRTUAL ACCESS

As a national association, we recognize that not everyone may be able to travel due to distance, health, or other constraints.To support those who are unable to attend in person, we will be offering a modified virtual experience.

This option is intentionally scaled to align with our current technological capacity and volunteer resources. A limited number of virtual spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Virtual participants will have access to a half-day program featuring two keynote speaker presentations, an AAC session presented by PRC-Saltillo, digital resources and promotions from our conference donors, along with a select number of giveaways reserved for online attendees.

This event is primarily designed as an in-person experience centered on networking, collaboration, and engagement. While we are pleased to offer a virtual option, it is not a fully hybrid conference, and the full range of conference benefits will be best experienced onsite.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Georgian College, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, Canada

Tickets

CAD 0.00 to CAD 145.00

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