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Physicians, fitness experts, wellness coaches and more, if it’s a topic that will enhance the lives of those living with YOPD, we want to share it. This list updates regularly so please check back often to see who’s up next in our Speaker Series.

    • 01/14/2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    Speaker Series - Speak Out!

    January 14, 2025 7:00 - 8:00 PM EST

    Join us to learn about a program designed to keep your voice strong with YOPD.

    • People with Parkinson's have much more control over their muscles that they may think
    • Early intervention with speech therapy is essential
    • Parkinson's Voice Project is a non profit organization that does not charge for any of our services. We are with our patients for the long haul.

      About Hilary Byatt, MS, CCC-SLP

      Hilary Byatt is a Speech-Language Pathologist and the Chief Operating Officer of Parkinson Voice Project®. She graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance and a Master of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. 

      The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project, helps people with Parkinson’s and related neurological disorders regain and retain their speech and swallowing. This highly effective, evidence-based treatment combines education, individual and group speech therapy, daily home practice, and continuous follow-ups. Patients are empowered to “speak with INTENT,” transitioning speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.

      The SPEAK OUT! Therapy Grant Program provides free or discounted training and therapy material to speech-language pathologists, universities, and other clinics worldwide.  We want our SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program to be accessible to patients and families everywhere

    Past Speakers

    12/10/2024 Become a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Resource for Yourself and Others
    11/12/2024 Don't Wait Until It's Too Late- Exercise is the One Thing that Can Give You Back Control
    10/08/2024 Managing OFF episodes
    09/10/2024 Chat with the Champions - Jimmy Choi, Todd Vogt and Keri Shaw
    08/13/2024 Future-Proofing Today's Home for Tomorrow's Needs
    07/16/2024 Our Great Adventure - Kat and Ken Hill
    06/11/2024 Preventing Freezing of Gait using Wearable Robotics in Parkinson's Disease
    05/14/2024 Finding your Balance: Strategies for Weight Management in Parkinson's Disease - Part Two
    04/09/2024 Finding your Balance: Strategies for Weight Management in Parkinson's Disease - Part One
    03/12/2024 Tech-Enabled Triumphs over Parkinson's Disease
    02/13/2024 Advocacy, Research, and a Path to the Cure
    01/09/2024 There is no Normal with Brenda Heckert
    10/10/2023 When Life doesn't go as planned
    09/12/2023 Deep Brain Stimulation Treatments for Parkinson's Disease
    08/15/2023 World Parkinson's Congress Recap
    07/11/2023 Understanding OFF Episodes and Dyskinesia in Parkinson's Disease
    06/13/2023 Psychological Flexibility: What is it and why is it important for YOPD?
    05/09/2023 Intimacy with PD: 10 Steps to Make It Easier
    04/11/2023 Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us
    09/13/2022 Exciting Advances in YOPD Genetic Research and Related Treatments
    08/16/2022 Therapeutic Options for Treating YOPD
    06/14/2022 Jimmy Choi on Navigating Family Dynamics with YOPD
    04/12/2022 Creating a Lifetime of Financial Security (Part 2)
    03/08/2022 Creating a Lifetime of Financial Security (Part 1)
    02/08/2022 Jimmy Choi on Managing a Career While Managing YOPD
    01/18/2022 The Neuroscience of Gratitude with Linda Roszak Burton


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