The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) has prepared a statement in response to the national and institutional calls for the cessation of non-essential surgery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance is intended to complement, rather than replace, … Read More
July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
This week, ACPA will begin celebrating National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month-the time to spread awareness of the 1 in 700 children born with cleft each year and those born with craniofacial differences. There are many ways to participate in … Read More
ACPA Announces 2020 College Scholarship Winners
ACPA Family Services awards college scholarships annually to outstanding students born with cleft or craniofacial conditions. Award recipients are selected by the ACPA Family Services Committee based on past academic performance, evidence of leadership and/or community and school involvement, indications of … Read More
Seven-Year-Olds Describe Speech of Peers with Cleft Lip/Palate
By age 7, children are comparing themselves to others and peers become important Speech impairment associated with CL/P can have a negative impact on physical and emotional development A wider focus on speech outcomes could have a positive effect on … Read More
ACPA Board Update, June 2020
During May, ACPA’s Board of Directors met to discuss current events and the status of the Association. Instead of beginning the meeting with business as usual, each board member shared an update about their experiences in the present environment. It … Read More
Mark Your Calendars for National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Month
Treatment specialists, support organizations, advocacy groups, affected individuals and families are joining forces this July to encourage awareness of cleft and craniofacial conditions for National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness Month. In an effort to increase cleft and craniofacial awareness, ACPA will share … Read More
Nominations for ACPA’s 2021 Board of Directors Due June 4
ACPA is accepting nominations for ACPA’s 2021 Board of Directors from current voting ACPA Members, which are Active and Life Members, until June 4, 2020. The ACPA Nominating Committee strives for a balance of disciplines, gender, geography, institutional, racial, ethnic … Read More
Amy C. Edmondson to Present Keynote at ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting
All cleft and craniofacial care professionals are invited to ACPA’s 78th Annual Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina, April 27–May 1, 2021 to explore advances in research, clinical and team-driven care. The keynote presentation will be given by Amy C. Edmondson. … Read More
2020 ACPA Approved Team Applications
All cleft and craniofacial teams in the US and Canada are invited to apply to become an ACPA Approved Team. ACPA Team Approval is for teams that demonstrate they meet the Standards for Approval of Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams. The … Read More
Celebrating Healthcare Professionals During National Hospital Week
National Hospital Week is here–an opportunity to thank healthcare providers who serve the cleft and craniofacial community. Join ACPA by recognizing the professionals and cleft and craniofacial teams that have made an impact in your life. This week, ACPA is … Read More
New Limited Time Offer with ACPA Online Learning
ACPA offers educational webinars to cleft and craniofacial care providers worldwide. From now until the end of June, ACPA is offering a discounted price for webinar collections priced at $69.99 for members and $89.99 for non-members. Each collection includes five to … Read More