SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young

Confident Voices is BACK and stronger than ever!

SAY is overjoyed to announce the launch of an exciting new year of Confident Voices programming, specially designed to accommodate the evolving needs of our incredible young people who stutter. Inspired by the success of the Mentor Project Online in Spring 2020, we have been hard at work developing innovative interactive programs that are tailored to meet the moment and integrate with our current digital landscape. 

We are ready to embark on a fresh season of connection, collaboration, and fun! And we can’t wait to see the beautiful art our kids and teens will create together in this safe online space of friendship and encouragement, where each person always has as much time as they need to speak. Everyone has a story to tell, and we are grateful to have the privilege of listening to these powerful young people share their voices.  

Registration for Confident Voices Fall 2020 programming is now OPEN! Click below to enroll a child who stutters TODAY!

Welcome to Confident Voices 2020/2021!

At SAY, we believe the arts are for everybody. Confident Voices invites all kids and teens who stutter to work together and support each other as they explore different channels of communication and share what’s in their hearts and on their minds, with friends who understand their experiences.

All 2020/2021 Confident Voices programming will take place via Zoom Video Conferencing to protect the health and safety of our amazing SAY community.

Confident Voices is offering 3 programming sessions during the 2020/2021 school year:

• FALL 2020:
  • The Storytelling Project: Engages the many compelling methods of creating and sharing stories. Starts on October 8, 2020.
• WINTER 2021:
  • The Spoken Word Project: Explores the expression of voice and vision through poetry, rap, verse, and other spoken-word formats. Programming Dates TBD.
• SPRING 2021:
  • The Mentor Project: Small groups of young people are matched with adult mentors who also stutter to craft free-format performance pieces. Programming Dates TBD.

A collective Virtual Share will follow each project, giving participants the opportunity to showcase their creativity and celebrate their voices in a receptive and appreciative online space.

Confident Voices is an exceptional and transformative experience where young people who stutter can build the confidence, communication skills, and relationships they need to thrive. Confident Voices programming is absolutely FREE!!! Click the circles above for more details about these amazing programs!

— Allison, a SAY Parent

Additional Programming:

SAY offers comprehensive programming options to kids & teens who stutter (ages 8-18), both locally in NYC and nationally.

• One-Act Project: Confident Voices graduating seniors are invited to write and direct their own original one-act plays.
• Speech Therapy: SAY Speech Therapy is provided by a licensed speech-language pathologist with expertise in stuttering therapy.
• Camp SAY: Our 2 week Summer Camp for young people who stutter, ages 8-18. Sliding scale tuition is available!

Questions About Confident Voices?

Our Programming Staff is happy to help:

• Kate Detrick – Director of Confident Voices: 917-697-7183, Kate@SAY.org
• Aidan Sank – Artistic Director of Confident Voices: 917-697-7183, Aidan@SAY.org

You may also submit an inquiry or download a brochure. 

Be sure to visit the Confident Voices Blog to follow the fun! It’s THE place to go for program updates, photos, videos, and stories!