M.S., CCC-SLP
Ruchi Kapila, MS, CCC-SLP, NCVS trained vocologist (they/she) is owner of Kapila Voice and Speech Services on unceded Muwekma Ohlone territory (see https://www.muwekma.org/)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 at Cal State University - East Bay Speech, Language, and Hearing Science (SLHS) department and work in home health settings with adults following an extensive acute rehabilitation and acute care hospital background.
Royalties: I am paid content contributor for CREDIT Institute and receive royalties. Consulting Fees: I offer peer/colleague consultation in the area of voice, especially gender affirming voice care. Owner or Co-Owner: I am owner and sole proprietor of Kapila Voice and Speech Services. Employed by Cal State University - East Bay as a lecturer. Ruchi is receiving compensation for this course
Advisory: Volunteer founding member and organizer for Trans Voice Initiative. Parliamentarian for L’GASP. Board member and researcher role for the Disability Caucus.
Ruchi has no additional content information to disclose.
This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit and Having Our Say.
5 mins | Presenter Introduction and Disclosures |
5 mins | Discussing Intersectionality Primer Resources |
10 mins | A Holistic and Affirming Framework for Voice and Communication |
30 mins | Application of Trauma-Informed Considerations for Case Scenarios |
10 mins | Future Directions and Takeaways |