HARMONIZE FOR SPEECH FUND
The Board of Trustees in reviewing requests for funding apply various
Policies and Guidelines in the decision making process before final approval
is granted. In order that individual Chapters and Harmonize For Speech (Chapter)
Chairmen can assist in this process, the following have been developed to enable
them to advise people on whether their organization is likely to qualify for
funding by the HARMONIZE FOR SPEECH FUND.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR GRANTING FUNDING REQUESTS
- The principal use of funds is intended for matters related to SPEECH AND
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS. The rationale for this is derived from our
motto: WE SING THAT THEY SHALL SPEAK. As a consequence, we cannot be all things
to all people, no matter how deserving the individual situation may be,
if the primary disability is not speech related. (Although most hearing
impaired people have speech difficulties, the Canadian Hearing Society
is well placed to help in hearing related matters).
- Assistance for Capital Costs for speech related equipment, educational
material and library resources in Speech Clinics, Hospitals,
County Schools and Treatment Centres is considered a top priority.
- Assistance to the Ontario Association of Speech-Language
Pathologists & Audiologists (OSLA) in the printing of brochures/posters,
arranging speakers at conventions and in the promotion of events during
"Speech and Hearing Month" (May).
- Five scholarships ($1,500) are provided to students annually while pursuing
Masters Degrees or Doctorates out-of-province. Students attending Canadian
Universities are paid in Canadian funds; students attending American
Universities are paid in the equivalent American funds if requested. Applications
are reviewed by trustees. Proof of acceptance at a recognized University and
intent to work in Ontario upon graduation are the main requisites.
- Scholarships, bursaries, awards and student aids are provided for speech
pathology students at the University of Toronto, University of Western Ontario,
University of Ottawa and Georgian College in Barrie and Durham College in
Oshawa. (Amounts provided are
administered by respective Faculty Members).
- Funding is provided to enable speech impaired children to be helped at
special camps, workshops and clinics on a program funding basis.
Organizers are usually advised that funds will be pledged on a dollar for
dollar basis up to a specific maximum amount. (This has in the past provided
an incentive for them to raise funds from other sources).
- Assessments of therapy requirements (depending on the circumstances) are
occasionally funded. However, funds for salaries or fees for ongoing
therapy are NOT elligible.
