University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus
13080 E 19th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Those wishing to book accommodations through the university are invited to stay at the the Benson Hotel and Faculty Club conveniently located near campus at 13025 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045. To reserve your room at the university's discounted rate of $159 per night, please visit their website here to book.
We are grateful to have received funding for this event from the President’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant by the Office of the President at the University of Colorado.
We plan to offer ASHA CEUs for this workshop and we are in the application process for approval at this time.
Participants will
Ruchi Kapila, MS, CCC-SLP, NCVS trained vocologist (they/she) is owner of Kapila Voice and Speech Services, A Professional Corporation in Hayward, CA, providing voice and communication services with a gender-inclusive lens as a speech-language pathologist and singing voice specialist. Mx. Kapila also teaches singing voice in their private studio. They frequently present, publish, and educate nationally on gender-affirming voice care and intersectional cultural responsiveness within the SLP field. She also serves as a founding member of Trans Voice Initiative, board member for the newly-formed Disability Caucus, and officer and parliamentarian for L’GASP (LGBTQ+ Caucus of ASHA). In addition, they serve as a lecturer for Minnesota State University - Mankato and San Francisco State University.
Kevin Dorman (they/them) is a non-binary speech-language pathologist (SLP) and owner of Prismatic Speech Services, a private practice which specializes in online gender-affirming voice work. Using their experience as a singer, voice actor, and vocal habilitation specialist, Kevin brings a diverse set of skills to the therapy space, and delights in assisting their clients find a place in their range that they feel more connected to. They are also a founding member of the Trans Voice Initiative (TVI), an organization of TGNC SLPs who provide continuing education for all in-community providers of gender-affirming voice services regardless of experience level.