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.
Free Webinars!
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?
Request for Service Form
Please do not send in multiple referrals for the same applicant.
Please do not send in a Request for Service for a future environment
(i.e. Long-Term Care, Day Program, Group Home).
Thank you.
CAYA Retrospective Report 2017-2020
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
Widening Our World (WOW) Awards 2026
The Widening Our World (WOW) Awards, presented by Community Living BC, recognize individuals and organizations across B.C. whose work is helping create more inclusive, accessible and welcoming communities. This year, among others, Lynne-Mari De Frane [...]
CAYA Community Partners
