What is CAYA?
Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) is a province-wide service program that supports adults aged 19 years and older who require an augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) system due to a severe communication disability, i.e. speech that is not functional for daily communication. The goal of CAYA is to ensure that eligible individuals have access to the communication tools and professional support to enable them to create an adult life to the best of their abilities.
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Watch an array of free Canadian-made e-learning modules covering topics such as accessibility, Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia, and communication access.
Are you eligible for CAYA?
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CAYA’s Mission
CAYA ensures that adults with severe communication disabilities can maintain a vital link to the world through independent communication. CAYA offers communication tools and support to enable individuals to create and maintain an adult life to the best of their abilities.
CAYA News
CAYA Client, Brian Gillespie, in the Vancouver Sun
Brian Gillespie, a CAYA client with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), speaks out to the Vancouver Sun about how this neurodegenerative condition has impacted his life. Particularly, placing value on speech, communication, and technological advancements. You [...]
CAYA Community Partners
