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Speech, Language and Hearing Organizations in Various Parts of the World Join Forces.<\/em><\/p>\n (Rockville, Maryland, USA – January 27, 2014) <\/strong>For the first time in history, organizations in six countries that focus on speech, language, hearing, and swallowing issues have formed a coalition to raise international awareness of communication disorders and their treatment.<\/p>\n The International Communication Project 2014 (ICP) is a collaborative effort developed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists, Irish Association of Speech & Language Therapists, New Zealand Speech-language Therapists Association, Royal College of Speech Language Therapists, and Speech Pathology Australia.<\/p>\n The International Communication Project 2014 is built on the premise that although healthy communication is vital to the quality of life, communication disorders are largely overlooked as disabilities.<\/p>\n Spokespersons for each organization participated in a Google Hangout in February that marked the public launch of the ICP. In addition, each country will pursue its own domestic outreach to raise awareness for the Project throughout 2014 (each country’s activities will be listed on the ICP website<\/a>). Additionally, during the second week in May, all of the organizations will participate in a collective activity to heighten awareness-raising efforts.<\/p>\n