In 2024, SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young expanded our online programming to offer community, support, and creative workshops for young people who stutter worldwide.
The My Stutter Project program offers a brave space for young people who stutter to make friends with others who understand what they’re going through, have a creative outlet, share their stories, and learn new ways of advocating for themselves.
The My Stutter Project 2024-2025 season will be held from October 2024 to January 2025. Sessions will take place weekly on Zoom, with two Groups—the Midweek Group on Wednesdays and the Weekend Group on Fridays. This 12-week program fosters a safe space for young people who stutter to form friendships, explore their creativity, share their personal journeys, and strengthen their advocacy skills.
Over the course of three months, this program offers weekly sessions that blend creative arts, personal storytelling, and skill-building to help each participant find their voice in a supportive, nurturing environment.
The program will culminate in a powerful online Open Mic event, where participants will showcase their artistic work and presentations to an audience of friends and family. This final gathering will celebrate their talents and stories while reinforcing the connections and confidence they build throughout the program. The success of the My Stutter Project continues to mark a significant step in SAY’s mission to provide accessible, impactful support for young people who stutter, wherever they are in the world.
The My Stutter Project 2024
Led by accomplished educators from across SAY programs like Camp SAY, Confident Voices, SAY: DC, and SAY: Australia, The My Stutter Project curriculum is rooted in a deep understanding of the needs of young people who stutter. We believe in using the Arts to ignite the power of deep listening, connection, support, and self-expression. We are committed to creating a fun, inspiring virtual environment where participants feel empowered to express themselves and have as much time as they need to speak.
We believe that every young person who stutters has a voice that matters; a voice that deserves to be heard.
This program is open to all young people who stutter, ages 8-18. There is no charge to participate in The My Stutter Project – all you need is an internet connection. At this time, all sessions will be led in English.
The My Stutter Project Team:
Everett Bradley, Founding Musical Director
Kate Detrick, Development Manager
Danielle Leneé, Confident Voices Associate
Leigh Pennebaker, SAY: DC Co-Founder
Kendra Perkins, Camp SAY Director
SAY what’s in your heart.
SAY what’s on your mind.
SAY what you want to say.
SAY the story you want to tell.
SAY the things you want the world to know about you.
SAY the things you want the world to hear.
Because in the end, what you have to SAY, not only says a lot about you, it says a lot about all of us. We’re here to help you SAY the things that shouldn’t go unsaid.