This course is valid from November1, 2024 to November 30, 2024.

This course is only eligible for SLPs enrolled in the Lingraphica Certification Program (LCP).  If you are not part of LCP, please un-enroll from this course. To learn more about the LCP, please visit https://lingraphica.com/asha-ceus-for-slps/certification-program/

This course has been developed for delivery to speech-language pathologists. It is registered with ASHA for 0.05 CEUs (30 minutes).

Learners must use the most updated version of Chrome for all CEU activities on this portal. Using mobile devices or other browsers at any juncture will cause an error in the course completion process.

Course Description

This course is focused on non-partisan voting advocacy for citizens who have situational barriers that may obstruct them from exercising their right to vote; specifically, barriers such as physical or cognitive-communicative challenges, or congregate living. It informed SLPs of resources and strategies that could be implemented therapeutically for clients opting to return to this life activity.

Disclaimer

This course is focused on non-partisan voter information and therapeutic examples of supporting clients in exercising their right to vote. There will be limited information about Lingraphica high-tech AAC devices and other products or services.

30 Minutes -  0.05 ASHA CEUs
Introductory Level, Professional

ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products, or clinical procedures. LingraphiCare America is approved by the Continuing Education Board of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide continuing education activities in speech-language pathology and audiology.

This course is only eligible for SLPs enrolled in the Lingraphica Certification Program (LCP).  If you are not part of LCP, please un-enroll from this course. To learn more about the LCP, please visit https://lingraphica.com/asha-ceus-for-slps/certification-program/

Instructions: Please proceed to the "Information" section to listen to the audio file entitled "USVoteFoundation." You will then proceed to the "current" tab in your Learning Center to complete and submit the post-work for this CEU course. 

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to: 

• Identify two ways for determining if a voter advocacy website is legitimate.
• Define two strategies for supporting a citizen who has physical challenges in pursuing their right to vote.

• Describe three approaches for supporting a client with communicative challenges in pursing their right to vote.

• Explain whether someone living in congregate housing is allowed to vote.

Time-Ordered Agenda

• 2 minutes - Introduction
• 6 minutes - Identifying trustworthy voter advocacy websites
• 5 minutes - Voting supports for people with physical challenges
• 9 minutes - Voting supports for people with communication challenges
• 4 minutes - Voting rights and supports for people with cognitive challenges
• 7 minutes - Voting rights and access to voting in congregate housing
• 2 minutes - Conclusion

Instructional Personnel 

Sara Kempner, M.A.

Sara Kempner holds an MA in Political Science from the University of Connecticut. Her career mission is to uplift and empower individuals through access to education and voting. Her avenues include civic education, student mobilization, voter outreach, political organizing and digital publishing. Sara Kempner currently innovates voter engagement through creative campaigns and strategic collaborations for U.S Vote Foundation (US Vote). Her main focus is on narrowing the voter turnout gap experienced by underrepresented citizens. Most recently, Sara Kempner is the co-creator of the State-by-State Resource for Voters with Disabilities and the You’re Eligible Situations - YES Campaign at us.vote. 

Relevant Financial Relationships: Sara Kempner is an employee at The US Vote Foundation. 

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist. 

Jennifer Stanley, MA, CCC-SLP  

Jennifer Stanley joined Lingraphica in 2018. She has experience providing speech and language services for the adult population in acute, skilled, outpatient and home health settings. Jennifer also has early intervention experience providing speech and language services to the 0-3 population in the natural environment. Jennifer holds a BS in speech pathology and audiology and a MA in speech pathology from Ball State University, Muncie, IN.  

Relevant Financial Relationships: Jennifer Stanley is an employee at Lingraphicare America, Inc.  

Relevant Non-Financial Relationships: No relevant non-financial relationships exist.

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or your accessibility needs: 

continuinged@lingraphica.com 

• Contact:
  Patricia Rafferty
• Training Hours: 0.05