## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Events](/resources-support/events) Educational Events # Speech and Swallowing Italian Community Center 631 E. Chicago Street Milwaukee, WI 53202 March 22, 20234:40 pm to 6:30 pm CDT FREE [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=110710&view=RSVP) ![Speech and Swallowing Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Speech-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=eCRk2P7w) ### Check-in and Vendor Visits start at 4 p.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. ### Speakers **Eric Jackowiak, MD** Neurology, Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin **Elizabeth Kelley, SLP** Froedtert 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. ## Contact Us Jessica Bartsch [ ![Envelope icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images/envelope.svg) JBartsch@Parkinson.org ](mailto:JBartsch@Parkinson.org) [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) (312) 762-5706 ]() *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.* ## Upcoming Events Fundraising Events ### [ Moving Day Dayton ](/events/2026/md-dayton) Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action. September 26, 2026Dayton, OH [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=7807) Educational Events ### [ Progress & Possibilities Conference ](/events/2026/MNSPC) Expand your Parkinson's disease knowledge and learn practical strategies and insights from members of the Struthers Parkinson's Care team. September 26, 2026Virtual & Maple Grove, MN [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118750&view=RSVP) [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=118749&view=RSVP) Fundraising Events ### [ 2026 BMW Berlin Marathon ](/events/2026/champions-berlin) Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon. September 27, 2026Berlin, Germany, [REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON](http://www3.parkinson.org/site/PageNavigator/Run4PDRaceStatus.html?_gl=1*o3u8d6*_gcl_au*MTgzNzgwMzg0Mi4xNzQzNjk5OTA4*_ga*Njc0MTYwMzI2LjE2OTYzNjg0NzY.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*MTc0NDE0MDA2My4yOS4xLjE3NDQxNDAyNTkuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.153418480.939131951.1744140064-674160326.1696368476) [View All](/resources-support/events) ### PD Library Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library. [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn