## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Speech & Swallowing Rocky River Memorial Hall - Don Umerley Civic Center 21016 Hilliard Boulevard Rocky River, OH 44116 May 13, 202310:00 am to 12:00 pm EST FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110010&view=RSVP) ![Speech and Swallowing Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Speech-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=eCRk2P7w) ### Check-in starts at 9:30 a.m. Most people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will experience changes in speech, voice and swallowing at some point during the course of the disease. Learn tools and exercises to help you better understand and manage speech, swallowing and communication problems in PD. ### Speaker **Amy Larocca, MA, CCC-SLP** Owner, Polaris Speech & Neurological Rehabilitation There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their family, friends and the community. ### Gold Sponsor ![Supernus Pharmaceuticals logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/supernuspharmaceuticals_logo.jpg?itok=luj-zCPH) ### Silver Sponsor ![Abbott logo](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/abbott-logo.png?itok=ZKEQQNTF) ![Amneal](/sites/default/files/styles/400px_wide/public/images/Amneal-black-logo-2026.png?itok=bIeNvQCX) *COVID SAFETY: The health and safety of our participants, sponsors, volunteers and staff are our top priority. We continue to monitor CDC recommendations and will adhere to state and local COVID guidelines in place on the event day. Adjustments will be made if necessary.* ## Contact Us Laura Summers [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) LSummers@Parkinson.org ](mailto:LSummers@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (440) 568-0093 ]() ## Upcoming Events Educational Events ### [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) Professional Education ### [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis. September 15, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) Educational Events ### [ New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Sep16WW) Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk. September 16, 2026Virtual [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119609&view=RSVP) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### Find Local Support Find your nearest Parkinson's Foundation chapter for local events, support groups, care facilities and more. 10 Miles 25 Miles 50 Miles 100 Miles 250 Miles - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn