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#  Speech & Swallowing 

 Dwares JCC   
 401 Elmgrove Ave  
 Providence, RI 02906 

 

 September 3, 202611:00 am to 2:30 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

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    ![Speech and Swallowing Banner Updated](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/Speech-Banner-940x510_Update.png?itok=eCRk2P7w)  ### Check-in & Resource Fair**\*** begins at 11:00 a.m. and the program starts at 11:30 a.m. 

Speech and swallowing challenges are common in Parkinson’s, but they can be managed. Participants will learn about voice changes and swallowing difficulties, along with strategies to improve communication and address swallowing challenges. We’ll also discuss the effect of speech and swallowing therapy on quality of life.

\*The **Resource Fair** will feature local Community Partners that provide services and support for the Parkinson’s Community.

### Speakers

**Suja Sadasivan, MD**  
Assistant Professor of Neurology  
Boston University School of Medicine

**Anne Quirk, MA, MS, CCC-SLP**  
True Self Speech Therapy

**Sandra Aguiar, MS, CCC-SLP**  
Brown University Health

*Movement demonstration by*   
**Angelina DiNardo, MS, CCC-SLP**  
Speech-Language Pathologist  
Rhode Island Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation

The large parking lot in front of the JCC will be available.

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required. This program is open to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and the community.

  ###  Sponsor 

  [ ![Acadia Logo](/sites/default/files/images/ACAD_RM_RGB_FC_Pos.svg) ](https://www.moretoparkinsons.com/) 

   ##   Contact Us  

 Stefany Scliopou

 

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 Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

 October 17, 2026Coppell, TX

 

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