Information
for Lifelong Learners
The
Voice Academy website (www.voiceacademy.org) [this
link will open in a new browser window, close that window
to return to this one.]
...was built exclusively
for the vocal health of U.S. teachers. Unfortunately, teachers
have more voice problems than just about any occupational group,
although recent advances in voice research can allow teachers
to prevent or self-manage as many as 75 percent of their voice
problems. The project was funded by a grant from the National
Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Sponsors
are the National Center for Voice and Speech and The University
of Iowa's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology. The
following link will open this website for you in a new browser
window: www.voiceacademy.org.
Voice as a Primary Tool of Trade
How many workers in the U.S. depend on their voices to fulfill
their job responsibilities? Are some employees at higher "vocal
risk" than others? This
article points out the the heavy inter-dependence
between oral communication and job tasks.
A "Do-it-yourself" Guide to
Healthy Vocalization
Of course, persons in a state of voice pathology need the individualized
care of a qualified otolaryngologist and voice specialist. But what
are some things the average person can do to have a healthier and
more pleasing voice? Bunches
of strategies are presented.
Public Service Announcements
Take just 30 seconds to think about the importance of your voice.
These public service announcements - developed at the Denver Center
for the Performing Arts - help you do just that. They are reproduced
here as quick-time movies and require a player to view.
Just the FAQ's
Every good website needs a section called "Frequently Asked Questions," so,
here is ours. Vocologist Kate
Emerich answers a potpourri
of questions about speaking, singing, vocal health, and so forth.
We've added an e-mail link at the bottom of the page for you to pose
your questions. Just about anything dealing with voice and speech
is fair game, so look for this section to grow and change. |
