2017

Notes

A One-Day

Conference By & For People

Who Stutter

THE NYC CHAPTERS OF THE NATIONAL STUTTERING ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

www.nycstutters.org

3:30 – 4:00PMStuttering Stories Take some time to share your story on our “Stuttering Timeline” mural.

4:00 – 5:15PMA Timeline: The Stuttering ExperienceLed by Geoffry, Chani, Marvin, & Chaya Our final workshop of the day will include a review of our stories of stuttering throughout our lives and a discussion of how we can guide ourselves to a future of more proud, joyful speaking. This workshop will conclude with an open microphone for attendees to share their reflections on the day and more.

5:15 – 5:20PMClosing Remarks

6:00pmHappy HourJuniper Bar 237 West 35thFor attendees, friends and family

Schedule9:00AM Sign-in & Coffee

9:30AMOpening Remarks Led by Planning Committee

9:35 – 10:00AMWelcoming Activity Led by SAY (Stuttering Association for the Young)

10:00 – 11:15AMThe Stuttering Moment Led by Chris, Spring, Rivky & EmmaEmbracing the fact that all people who stutter have different thoughts and goals related to the way they talk, we will pose some questions to the crowd. How does it feel to look a stranger in the eye while stuttering? What happens in your body when someone looks away while you are stuttering? Can we enjoy the way we talk? Is it possible to stutter without apology or shame?

11:15 – 11:30AMBreakTake a breather, stretch your legs, and grab some leftover coffee.

2:00 – 3:15PMStuttering in a Fluent WorldLed by Jean, George, & RóisínThis workshop will explore the ways that public and personal perception of stuttering affects our lives. How are we portrayed in the media? What is our family’s response to our stutter? What impact does stuttering have on our ability to thrive in the workplace? These questions will lead into a discussion of strategies and techniques that may help us make our way as stutterers in a fluent world.

3:15 – 3:30PMShop! Check out our merch and splash some cold water on your face. You’re almost there!

Share your pics on social media using our hashtag #nycstutters!

11:30 – 1:00PMThe Stuttering Community Through the YearsLed by Michael SugarmanA longtime stuttering self-help activist, Michael has been honored by American Speech and Hearing Association, International Fluency Association, National Stuttering Association, International Stuttering Association and Stutterers Hall of Fame. He wrote “Peer Counseling and Self Help Group Facilitation for People who Stutter,” “Self Help Workbook for People who Stutter” and various articles on change theory and peer counseling.

1:00 – 1:45PMLunchJoin us for a delicious catered lunch!

1:45PMGroup Picture