Parkinson Voice Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We help people with Parkinson’s and related disorders REGAIN and RETAIN their speech and swallowing. We developed the SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program. Our vision is to make our speech therapy program accessible to patients and families worldwide.

Redefine what it looks like to live a happy, healthy, and purposeful life with Parkinson’s!

Hosted in partnership by Johnny B. Good Boxing for Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation, YWCA of Corpus Christi, and Coastal Bend Parkinson’s Support Group.

Join us for a meaningful gathering of individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, their loved ones, healthcare professionals, and community partners. This inaugural symposium focuses on hope, connection, and practical support, with educational presentations and resources from leading specialists, focusing on evidence-based Parkinson’s care and practical strategies for daily life.

Featured Topics Include:
• Neurology
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

WHERE: YWCA of Corpus Christi: 4601 Corona Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78411

A morning coffee bar and box lunch will be provided.

REGISTER HERE

Join your community to honor those living with Parkinson’s, raise awareness, and support the vital work of the Parkinson’s Foundation. Moving Day is a celebration of the power of movement—proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Whether you walk with a team or on your own, you’ll be part of thousands of supporters coming together in the fight against Parkinson’s.

Contact: Leslie Fowles
Email: lfowles@parkinson.org

A new support group at the UT Health San Antonio Center for Brain Health is giving patients with Parkinson’s disease a rare opportunity: to learn directly from other patients who have already undergone deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that can significantly improve quality of life but remains widely underused.