National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

11/06/2025

A team of researchers at tepy.ai are trying to help people with tracheostomies communicate more efficiently. You are invited to take a 4-minute, anonymous survey to capture what communication support is most needed.

This survey is open to people with tracheostomies, their loved ones, and healthcare providers who work with this population.

Survey: https://forms.gle/mHuK8B2TKiTWuLaN6

Short demo video of the silent speech technology: https://youtu.be/GmCC0zvwnTs

11/04/2025

Survey Opportunity for Healthcare Providers:

A medical research team is developing an app designed to support individuals living with dysphagia. To ensure it is clinically useful and grounded in real-world practice, they are inviting healthcare professionals to share their insights and experiences.

This feedback will help design a tool that is not only user-friendly for patients but also supports the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and empowering care.

https://form.jotform.com/252948114320149

11/03/2025

🎓 Professional Development Opportunity

Looking to expand your expertise in head and neck cancer and swallowing disorders? Check out this webinar from Swallow the Gap featuring outstanding presenters!

💻 Course: Head & Neck Cancer SLP Clinic

💡 Exclusive Offer: Use promo code NFOSD-GAP for 10% off this course and any course in the Swallow the Gap catalog!

https://www.swallowthegap.com/hncwebinar

11/03/2025

🇨🇦 Canadians Impacted by Swallowing Difficulties 🇨🇦

You're invited to a virtual support group meeting on November 19th!

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadian-dysphagia-support-group-november-2025-tickets-1949710760369?aff=oddtdtcreator
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11/03/2025

Last Day to Apply!

⏰ 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆!

is proud to join with a number of partners to support a variety of awards!

To learn more about these awards and apply go to https://bit.ly/46IMpod

𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙙𝙤 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.

10/29/2025

📣 Exciting Announcement 📣

We’re pleased to support the upcoming conference Advances in Multi‑Disciplinary Head & Neck Cancer Care Conference, co-directed by our Board Member, Liza Blumenfeld, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S — and hosted by UC San Diego School of Medicine on January 16-17, 2026 in San Diego, CA!

📍 Details:
🗓 January 16-17, 2026
📍 Catamaran Hotel, San Diego, CA
🕒 Registration: https://ucsd.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=15151&IsExhibitor=false

10/21/2025

🎤✨ Sin City Laryngology celebrates its 20th year! ✨🎤

The NFOSD team is thrilled to be exhibiting at the 2026 Sin City Laryngology Conference, taking place February 18–21 in Las Vegas, NV. This annual meeting brings together leading experts in voice, airway, and swallowing disorders for four days of education, collaboration, and innovation.

We’re proud that several of our NFOSD Board and Medical Advisory Board members will be presenting during this milestone year — advancing care and advocacy for those living with dysphagia and related conditions.

If you’ll be there, stop by the NFOSD exhibit table to connect, learn more about our mission, and see how we’re supporting patients and professionals across the swallowing community.

🔗 Learn more: https://sincitylaryngology.com/

10/20/2025

🎉 Free LIVE Webinar – Earn 0.2 ASHA CEUs (meets ethics hours)!

Join us on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3 pm ET (12 pm PT) as we explore “From Principles to Practice: Implementing Informed Consent for Texture-Modified Diets.”

🧠 Whether you’re an SLP, nurse, dietitian, physician, caregiver or a person living with dysphagia, this session offers practical tools and evidence-informed strategies to bring true patient-centered consent into everyday dysphagia management.

📘 Earn 0.2 ASHA CEUs, provided by ASHA CE Provider STEP Community

💡 Register now to secure your spot: https://swallowingdisorderfoundation.com/informed-consent-diet/

💸 In recognition of , all donations received from this webinar will be split between Dysphagia Outreach Project and National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders

10/16/2025

🌟 Dysphagia Support Group for Children with Cerebral Palsy 🌟

Shifa International Hospital (Islamabad, Pakistan) is hosting a special support group for children with cerebral palsy and their families on October 18 at 3:00 PM in the Rehabilitation Hospital.

This gathering offers a welcoming space to connect with other families, share experiences, and learn from healthcare professionals who specialize in rehabilitation and supportive care.

📅 Date: October 18
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Rehab Hospital, Shifa International Hospital
📲 Pre-registration required via WhatsApp

Don’t miss this opportunity to build community and support one another on this journey. 💚