Do you know someone with Parkinson's?
 Has their voice become softer? Do people frequently ask them to repeat speak up? Is it more difficult to have conversation? Voice and communication changes affect up to 90% of people living with Parkinson's disease and can impact confidence, social participation, relationships, and quality of life. Speech-Language Pathologist <a href="https://www.jessicaackerman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP</a> developed <a href="https://www.jessicaackerman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">SPEAK STEADY,</a> a unique, accessible, movement-based technique proven to improve voice loudness, speech clarity, breathing, and everyday conversation from the comfort and convenience of your own home. This comprehensive toolkit is guided but you can go at your own pace! <a href="https://www.jessicaackerman.com/blog-the-shift" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">SPEAK STEADY</a> is designed for individuals living with Parkinson's, care partners, family members, and healthcare professionals seeking immediate and lasting results.<a href="https://speak-steady.teachable.com/p/speak-steady-parkinson-s-voice-reset-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">More info here: SPEAK&nbsp;STEADY&nbsp;from your own HOME!</a>

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If you have Parkinson's or other Neurodegenerative Disease, Speak Steady is for you. Has your voice become softer? Do people frequently ask you to repeat yourself or speak up? Voice and communication changes affect up to 90% of people living with Parkinson's disease and can impact confidence, social participation, relationships, and quality of life. Speech-Language Pathologist&nbsp;<a href="https://speak-steady.teachable.com/p/speak-steady-parkinson-s-voice-reset-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP</a> developed <a href="https://speak-steady.teachable.com/p/speak-steady-parkinson-s-voice-reset-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">SPEAK STEADY,</a> a unique, accessible, movement-based technique proven to improve voice loudness, speech clarity, breathing, and everyday conversation from the comfort and convenience of your own home. This comprehensive toolkit is guided but you can go at your own pace! SPEAK STEADY is designed for individuals living with Parkinson's, care partners, family members, and healthcare professionals seeking immediate and lasting results.
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If you have Parkinson's or other Neurodegenerative Disease, Speak Steady is for you. Has your voice become softer? Do people frequently ask you to...

If you have Parkinson's or other Neurodegenerative Disease, Speak Steady is for you. Has your voice become softer? Do people frequently ask you to repeat yourself or speak up? Voice and communication changes affect up to 90% of people living with Parkinson's disease and can impact confidence, social participation, relationships, and quality of life. Speech-Language Pathologist Jessica Ackerman, MS, CCC-SLP developed SPEAK STEADY, a unique, accessible, movement-based technique proven to improve voice loudness, speech clarity, breathing, and everyday conversation from the comfort and convenience of your own home. This comprehensive toolkit is guided but you can go at your own pace! SPEAK STEADY is designed for individuals living with Parkinson's, care partners, family members, and healthcare professionals seeking immediate and lasting results.<a href="https://www.jessicaackerman.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click to Learn more about Parkinson's communication resources and the Speak Steady Voice &amp; Communication Program.</a>

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