An exciting line-up of speakers for the SLT conference!

January is fast approaching and a number of international, regional and national speakers for the SLT conference in January 2012 have now confirmed their attendance including:

Dr. Julie Marshall, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr. Lindy McAllister, University of Queensland, Australia

Prof. David Shapiro, University of Western Caroline, USA

Cath Irvine, Intensive Interaction Institute, UK

Anne-Marie Simon, SLT, France

Isolde Hoffinger Pattis, SLT, France

Tamara Jolly, SLT, Australia

Isla Jones, SLT, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Dr. Sarah Kyobe, VSO Uganda

David Rochus Kyambadde, SLT, Kenya

Rachael Gibson, SLT, Kenya

Martin Nafukho, OT, Kenya

Paul Njuki, Kyambogo University, Uganda
Marise Fernandes, SLT, Makerere Univeristy / Mulago Hospital, Uganda 
Helen Barrett, SLT, Makerere University / Mulago Hospital, Uganda

SLT graduates, Makerere University, Uganda

SLT students, Makerere University, Uganda

And more Ugandan contributions to be confirmed .....

It's going to be a fantastic event - don't forget to spread the word!

Awards for travel to overseas conferences for UK residents

Do you want want to come to the 2012 East African SLT Conference? 

Take a look at the funding opportunities available for UK SLTs below!

The Winston Churchill Foundation
http://www.wcmt.org.uk/report-categories/medical-health-social-services.html

RCSLT Catherine Renfrew Memorial Award 2011
See the member's area of the RCSLT website

British Medical Association Humanitarian Grants
http://www.bma.org.uk/about_bma/awards_grants/humanitarianfund2009.jsp

Good luck!

Funding sought for 4 th East African SLT conference

We need your help!

In order to make the 4th East African Speech and Language Therapy Conference accessible to as many relevant professionals as possible across the East African region, particularly the new SLT graduates of Makerere University and the current SLT students, we are now seeking funding to help keep personal attendance costs as low as possible.

If you know of any organisations who have corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes, or charitable donors,  in East Africa or overseas who might be interested helping fund this essential event, please blog below or contact us on speechtherapyuganda@yahoo.com.

Many thanks for your support

The SLT Uganda team

Accommodationfor the 4th East African SLT Conference, January 2012

If you are planning to come to the East African SLT conference from 12th-15th January 2012, you might want to be thinking about booking your flights before any price increases!

We also have some suggestions for clean, well-located accommodation in the area. You can book by phone or email and we can advise you on any transport that may be necessary to and from the conference venue.

See below for our top accommodation suggestions:

1. Makerere University Guest House

Board: B&B

Single: 75,000 shillings
Double / twin: 110,000 shillings
Double with single occupancy: 85,000 shillings
Contact: guesthouse@projects.mak.ac.ug

2. Kolping House Hotel

Board: B&B
Single: 94,000 shillings ($55)
Double: 143,000 shillinga ($84)
Triple: 186,000 ($109)
Contact: kampalakhotel@kolpingug.org

3. Golf Course Apartments

Board: Self catering  (breakfast available for $4)
Two bed apartment:  $100
See: www.golfcourseapartments.com
Contacts: Tel : +256 414255465 ,+256 414257812, 302 280,+256 392 755446/1/2
Fax : +256 414 253 674
Mail : gci@golfcourseapartments.com


4. Red Chilli Hideaway (a little further away)
Board: B&B
Cottage (sleeps 4): 120,000 shillings
Contact: (0)256772509150 or see www.redchillihideaway.com

Exhange rates are approximately 3700 shillings to the British Pound and 2400 shillings to the US Dollar

Don't forget to blog here or email your confirmation of attendance to:

speechtherapyuganda@yahoo.com

The 4th East African SLT Conference is coming to Uganda!

Makerere University, VSO and ASaLTEA present:

The 4th East African SLT Conference

12th-15th January 2012

 

Kampala, Uganda

Celebrating SLT in Africa: Strengthening partnerships to promote services

The 4th East African SLT 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.

The conference offers a unique opportunity to learn more about the current pioneering work in Africa and to celebrate, and partici-pate in, the graduation of the first East African SLTs trained on home soil.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Are you a SLT in Africa?
Are you carrying out research in Africa?
Do you support the development of SLT services across Africa ?
Are you involved in developing SLT training and education?

If so, would you like to share you knowledge and skills with others at the 4th East African SLT conference?

If you are interested in presenting, please email your name, bio (50 words) employer details, and an abstract detailing what you would like to present (250 words) to the email below.

TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN ATTENDING OR SPEAKING CONTACT THE SLT TEAM IN KAMPALA ON:

 

Speechtherapyuganda@yahoo.com