Revolutionizing speech therapy in remote communities.
An innovative framework designed to help schools access consistent, intensive, and in-person speech and language therapy.
PAVING A NEW WAY
Our school-based speech programs offer a forward-thinking solution to an ongoing challenge: ensuring speech therapy is accessible to every student, no matter where they live.
Distance and a shortage of service-providers have left many schools without access to the support they need. Infrequent visits from contracted speech and language pathologists (SLPs) – and reliance on online-only models – fall short when compared to consistent, in-person therapy.
Outdated and inefficient models are being replaced by our progressive, community-centered programs that bring best practices directly into schools. Our approach is data-driven, inclusive, and designed to empower school teams through meaningful, hands-on support.
OUR SERVICES
SPEECH PROGRAM
NVSS’s speech program is an innovative means of ensuring consistent, intensive, and in-person speech support is accessible to all students, province-wide!
Our programs incorporate in-person support of highly trained speech and language pathologists committed to educating themselves about the cultural-linguistic diversity and unique needs of each community.
HEARING SCREENS
NVSS is happy to provide schools with the opportunity to request annual student hearing screens.
Even mild and temporary hearing difficulties can put a child at risk for speech and language delay (as well as negatively affect academic performance). NVSS hearing screens consist of non-invasive measures to assess hearing.
All students receive individual reports explaining their results, as well as referrals to follow up with pediatric audiologists / physicians, as warranted.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We believe in investing in the capacity of school teams, so they feel confident, capable, and supported.
As part of our speech program, all participating school teams take part in an immersive three-day training conference. Through guided sessions, hands-on practice, and one-on-one coaching from our speech-language pathologists, teams gain the tools to recognize, understand, and support students with speech and language challenges. When school teams are confident and prepared, speech support becomes reliable and impactful.
OUR VISION
Speech Therapy, Reimagined:
Accessibility. Sustainability. Cultural Inclusivity.
FACILITATING
INCLUSIVE
FRAMEWORKS
Providing school staff with the
skills and resources needed
to effectively support students
with speech needs.
ENHANCING
PROFESSIONAL
LEARNING
Offering learning opportunities
that empower staff to
understand, support, and
advocate for students
with communication challenges.
EXPANDING
ACCESS TO SPEECH
THERAPY
Improving service accessibility
and enhancing school-based
support to increase the number
of students receiving intensive
speech therapy.
CELEBRATING
CULTURAL-LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY
Promoting the revitalization and
retention of Indigenous languages
through culturally-responsive
intervention practices.
NURTURING A
SENSE OF
COMMUNITY
Partnering with local businesses
and entrepreneurs to foster
meaningful connections and
support within communities.
SUPPORTING EARLY
HEARING
INTERVENTION
Conducting school-wide
hearing screenings to identify
students requiring audiological
support at an early stage.
ADVANCING
INNOVATION IN
THERAPY
Developing cutting-edge
technology and learning
materials that equip educators
and caregivers to effectively
assist children with speech
sound disorders.
STREAMLINING
SLP SERVICES
Reducing caseload sizes for
contracted SLPs so that they
may focus on children who
require more intensive,
personalized care.
DRIVING IMPACT
THROUGH
PURPOSEFUL ACTION
Delivering change through
NVSS’s "Apparel with a Purpose,"
with all proceeds funding
cleft palate surgeries through
Operation Smile.
