Community Impact Grants 2024
Announcing Two GSHFoundation Community Impact Grant Recipients
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We are delighted to announce the winners of the Community Impact Grants for 2024. These grants were awarded to experts in the field of speech-language pathology and audiology who, through innovation and application, promote community engagement of students and professional staff and facilitate high social impact to individuals with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, or hearing disorders.​
CONGRATS TO THE 2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT RECIPIENTS!
Ainsley Vergara & Nina Santus
Ainsley Vergara & Nina Santus
Unlocking Communication Potential After Graduation: Speech Pathology for Young Adults with Disabilities
This project is aimed at supporting young adults with disabilities in Athens-Clarke County by raising awareness and providing essential speech-language pathology services. Through educational materials, free screenings, and a dedicated community workshop, they will work to empower these individuals, leading to improved communication, well-being, and community support.​
Three Impacts:
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Increase community awareness of this specific population through a community workshop, providing speech-language services information and disseminating educational materials both in-person and remotely.
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Provide no-cost speech and language screenings to Athens-Clarke County's adult community with disabilities.
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Connect community members with valuable local resources and support services tailored to the unique needs of adults with disabilities, fostering a network of adult care within the community.
Ai Leen Choo
Ai Leen Choo
Safeguarding and Fostering Empowerment (SAFE) for People who Stutter
The project addresses the unique challenges faced by people who stutter due to stereotypes which result in increased vulnerability, especially in high-intensity situations such as interactions with law enforcement. Project SAFE will develop a vehicle decal and visor card for a person who stutters to use in interactions with law enforcement officers. The project also will provide training at enforcement agencies and work to empower persons who stutter to navigate high-risk situations with confidence.​
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Three Impacts:
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Increase awareness and understanding of stuttering and people who stutter.
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Empower people who stutter to navigate high-risk situations with more confidence.
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Foster a safer, more inclusive, and supportive community for people who stutter.
