Parkinson Voice Project Grant Program
Speak Out!® & The LOUD Crowd®
The University of Mary’s Speech-Language Pathology Department received a grant through the Parkinson Voice Project Grant Program, which provides our students and faculty the opportunity for SPEAK OUT!® and LOUD Crowd® training, therapy materials, and ongoing support/funding to help individuals with Parkinson's disease improve their communication skills.
About the Therapy Program
SPEAK OUT!® is a therapy program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease that targets improved vocal loudness/quality, and, in turn, swallowing abilities. In this program, speech is transformed from an automatic function to an intentional task. The program is usually completed in 12 sessions spanning four weeks.
Upon completion of SPEAK OUT!®, the client transitions to The LOUD Crowd®. The LOUD Crowd® is the group therapy portion of the program and meets once weekly. The sessions provide maintenance for skills obtained during SPEAK OUT!®.
Schedule an Appointment
The clinic is located in the School of Health Sciences on the university’s main campus in Bismarck. To schedule an appointment, call 701-355-8288 or email the clinic.