Join us for a discussion titled Accommodations for Communicating with Others, a workshop designed by and successfully utilized by Leaders of Dysphonia International. We welcome you to share and learn tips/tricks that may ease our interactions with others. A preview of the discussion is below:

Communication is vital. For many, the interruption in the ability to communicate is a driving factor in seeking a diagnosis for a voice disorder. They seek solutions because they want to be heard and understood. The tough reality with voice disorders is that even with the most successful of treatments, there may still be times when symptoms interfere. The good news is that there are things that can be done to help. Will we make those changes? Will we ask listeners to make changes? What type of changes are needed? Are the changes possible for a given situation? Who makes the change and what changes they make can be different for different listeners and situations.

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