Dear Friends,

I hope that each of you had a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! It is hard to believe we are beginning yet another year at Apraxia Kids. We are so grateful for the support of our community. Whether you walked with us this fall and raised funds, or donated directly to support the programs and services Apraxia Kids provided this past year, you have made a significant impact.

We have an exciting announcement to share to kick off the New Year – Apraxia Kids has partnered with Alert Me Bands! Alert Me Bands are customizable identification bracelets that allow your child to have emergency information on their wrists at all times. Each band can be customized to include parent contact information, allergies, and even your child’s apraxia diagnosis. Through our new partnership, Alert Me Bands will generously donate 10% of all sales made using our code “Apraxiakids” back to our organization.

As we look forward to 2024, many of our familiar programs and events are on the horizon. We are pleased to share this information with you as you make your plans for this year.

• Once again, January kicks off the annual Apraxia Kids 5K Voice Venture. This virtual race is available for those who would like to walk, jog, or run while raising awareness about CAS. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
• The 2024 Walk for Apraxia season kicks off in February. Each year, hundreds of Apraxia Stars are recognized for all of their hard work throughout the year. Be sure to follow the Walk for Apraxia Facebook Page for the most up-to-date information.
• Plans are underway for our National Conference taking place July 11-13, 2024 in our hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hotel and registration information will be shared in early March. If you have a desire to share your expertise with our attendees, our call for papers remains open until January 10th.
• National Conference Scholarship applications will open on January 8th. Be sure to apply early if you are in need of support to attend the conference.

Apraxia Awareness Month plans are well underway for May. Check out our Awareness page for more information on Apraxia Awareness Month and the different ways you can help spread awareness of childhood apraxia of speech in your community. Once again, we are looking for volunteers to file proclamations in your local state, county, or community to make May 14th Apraxia Awareness Day even more impactful! If you are interested in getting involved this year, follow this link to sign up!