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From: David Shapiro
Date: 16 Oct 2009
Time: 11:12:35 -0500
Remote Name: 152.30.155.19
Hi Kelen, How good it is to hear from you again! I remember our meeting and our conversations in Douala in October 2005. I am so pleased to read of your ongoing commitment to understand stuttering and to be in support of people who stutter. We need more people like you. You are right; there are so many misperceptions of people who stutter. These misperceptions seem to perpetuate, despite the best effort of so many good people (e.g., Judy Kuster’s coordination of conferences such as this is a prime example of what can be done by one person. She brings so many people together to communicate freely about a common interest. I think there is no better way to combat misperceptions and negative stereotypes than by open dialogue with the experts – people who stutter, as well as families, speech-language pathologists and allied others). I think it is excellent that you remain in contact with Joseph Lukong. What he has done by initiating and coordinating Speak Clear Association of Cameroon (SCAC) is such a significant and positive contribution. I know Joseph has some ideas about developing opportunities to bring clinical education to Douala. You might want to speak with him about your desire and how both of you can work toward making this vision a reality. I would be interested to learn more as these ideas develop. Thank you for your commitment to the stuttering community. Your friend, David Shapiro